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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 4190 p4p, 378 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 18124 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adi Dassler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Ren Naga-Wing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dassler gets tackled into the cage by Naga-Wing. Naga-Wing maintains the clinch.
Naga-Wing turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Naga-Wing manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Naga-Wing (4) vs (0) Dassler
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Dassler is working away.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Dassler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (4) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naga-Wing defends it well.
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naga-Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
We've been hearing good reports from Naga-Wing'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naga-Wing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Naga-Wing has Dassler pulled in close to control his posture.
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dassler has gone for a leg lock! Naga-Wing slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dassler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (6) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Naga-Wing has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is defending against the submission attempts here by Naga-Wing.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler looking for subs from the bottom but Naga-Wing mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (9) vs (2) Dassler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to reverse the position but Naga-Wing maintains control.
Dassler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Naga-Wing (12) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler tries to roll but Naga-Wing sticks to his back.
Dassler showing good submission defense here.
Naga-Wing working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dassler is trying to break free.
Dassler fending off the submission attempt from Naga-Wing.
Dassler tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Naga-Wing's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dassler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Naga-Wing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler moves into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naga-Wing defends well.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naga-Wing defends well.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Naga-Wing sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Dassler is keeping the position.
Dassler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naga-Wing has picked Dassler up and slammed him! Dassler can't keep hold of the triangle and Naga-Wing manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (15) vs (2) Dassler
Naga-Wing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dassler manages to get back to half guard.
Dassler looking for subs from the bottom but Naga-Wing mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (18) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler can't escape the position.
Naga-Wing working for a submission but Dassler is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dassler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dassler wants to sweep but Naga-Wing has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (21) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dassler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing is looking to advance position but Dassler won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Naga-Wing perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control from half guard but Dassler is working away.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.
Dassler is still trying to improve position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dassler defends it well.
Naga-Wing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dassler. Score +3 for passing guard: Naga-Wing (24) vs (2) Dassler
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Naga-Wing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dassler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naga-Wing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dassler, who protects the arm well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Dassler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Naga-Wing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dassler tries to improve position but can't.
Naga-Wing tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dassler is not content to let Naga-Wing control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Naga-Wing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dassler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naga-Wing off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Naga-Wing (24) vs (6) Dassler
Dassler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Naga-Wing has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dassler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Naga-Wing has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dassler looks winded!
Dassler is trying to stick to Naga-Wing's back but Naga-Wing is turning into Dassler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dassler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Naga-Wing. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Naga-Wing (26) vs (6) Dassler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes Dassler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing slows the pace down in half guard.
Naga-Wing looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dassler manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naga-Wing defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Ren Naga-Wing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 2283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 18119 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Silva ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Dassler
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Dassler
Dassler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dassler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Dassler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Silva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dassler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dassler lets go of the hold and Silva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 17483 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Bok (ranked 1869 p4p, 0 weight class). Bok has chosen Give It Revolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adi Dassler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok gets a double leg takedown into Dassler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dassler (0) vs (2) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler has an active guard here but Bok has managed to pass into half guard.
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler has a hand on Bok's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bok takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (0) vs (5) Bok
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bok trying to control but Dassler is having none of it.
Bok controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tries to improve his position but instead Bok has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dassler (0) vs (8) Bok
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Bok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Will Bok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bok controlling well, preventing Dassler from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Dassler right now.
Dassler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bok's guard. Nice work there by Dassler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (8) Bok
Dassler 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bok has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dassler (2) vs (10) Bok
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Bok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bok trying to control the pace.
Bok wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dassler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok forces his way into half guard.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bok pulls his head out easily.
Bok passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dassler! Score +3 for passing guard: Dassler (2) vs (13) Bok
Bok seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dassler is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dassler looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bok! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
Our winner, Maxim Bok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler 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.
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Dassler'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kruger won't allow Dassler to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well.
#SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Dassler working the head and body with strikes.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruger defends it well.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Kruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dassler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dassler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Dassler's head back.
Kruger throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger works Dassler's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Adi Dassler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler postures up.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Kruger in his guard.#REVB#
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger tries to stand but Dassler is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dassler has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Dassler won't let him. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruger sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger preventing the sweep.
Kruger stands and throws Dassler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dassler regains half guard.
Dassler tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SU2#
Kruger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dunning Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
Kruger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler is looking to counter the offense by Kruger and move into the clinch.#T4#
Kruger throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruger sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dunning Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dassler is out of range.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is looking to control Dassler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Kruger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dassler prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger pushes Dassler off looking to stand but Dassler dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.
Kruger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger tries to kick Dassler off but Dassler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg.
Dassler is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler. #SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler looks to land a strike but Kruger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dassler throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dassler is looking to sweep but instead, Kruger has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Kruger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dassler with the active half guard here but Kruger passes nicely into side control.
Kruger wants to stand but Dassler has his arm trapped.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger is chipping away with strikes.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
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 Adi Dassler.
I think Dassler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adi Dassler!
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Event:
PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Dassler.
Timothy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
McGee swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGee defending well though.
Dassler thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGee tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGee is pressing down on Dassler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard. #REVB#
Dassler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dassler has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
McGee cracks Dassler with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
McGee advances position into side control!
McGee lands a few punches from side control.
McGee working the ground and pound from side control.
Dassler is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee working the body and head with strikes.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee trying to control the position but Dassler is working away.
McGee lands a nice forearm strike.
Dassler 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.
McGee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dassler some visible discomfort.
McGee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Dassler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dassler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving. #T3#
McGee scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGee controlling from the top position.
McGee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee pushes down on Dassler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dassler is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
McGee lands with a punch from half guard.
McGee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dassler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
McGee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Dassler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee looking to finish Dassler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dassler!#T4#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from McGee! Dassler is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timothy McGee!
Our winner, Timothy McGee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 48 Brophy vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dassler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Castillo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dassler is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Dassler controls the action.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dassler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo misses with some punches.
Dassler goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Castillo rushes Dassler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dassler blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Dassler blocks an uppercut.
Dassler looking for a takedown.
Dassler blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dasslers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castillo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castillo misses with some punches.
Castillo wants to stall.
#TD#
Dassler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Castillo regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Castillo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castillo manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Castillo's guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castillo holds on and takes a little breather.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Castillo blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dassler has gone for a leg lock! Castillo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dassler's guard.#REVB#
Dassler being controlled here, momentarily.
Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Castillo defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler working for submissions but it's allowed Castillo to get to half guard.
Castillo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dassler is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SU2#
Castillo stands up from mount. Strange move.
Castillo wants to slow Dassler down by chopping away at his legs.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Castillo avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Castillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castillo lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dassler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Castillo misses its intended target. #CL2#
Castillo clinches with his opponent.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dassler blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Castillo lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Castillo to work.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo has Dassler pressed against the cage.
Dassler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castillo walks away with a smile on his face. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dassler circles away.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castillo sprawls well. Castillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dassler, pushing him back against the cage.
Castillo lands a body punch.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castillo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castillo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Castillo is leaning against Dassler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dassler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castillo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dassler backwards.
Dassler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castillo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Castillo.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Castillo darts in and clinches Dassler up against the cage.
Castillo lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Castillo as the two fighters clinch.
Dassler has Castillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo gets through Dassler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Dassler has Castillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Castillo is pressed up against the cage. Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castillo down to the mat. Castillo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Castillo digs a good body shot into Dassler's ribs.
Dassler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Castillo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castillo.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Dassler controls the action.
Castillo tries a body shot but Dassler blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castillo.
Dassler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castillo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castillo prevents it.
Castillo looking to slow down the pace here.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Castillo stalling against the cage.
Dassler throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo lands with a light punch inside.
Castillo has Dassler pressed against the cage.
Castillo looking to stall.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Castillo has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo trying to stall but Dassler improves his position.
Dassler goes for a takedown attempt but Castillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Castillo rushes Dassler and presses him up against the cage.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dassler is working for takedown but Castillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castillo. #T3#
Castillo gets through Dassler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo stalling the fight.
Dassler blocking some punches.
I was talking to Dassler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anthony Castillo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Castillo. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Castillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dassler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castillo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castillo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dassler's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dassler drops to his knees and Castillo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Castillo!
Anthony Castillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 42 McGuire vs Mayhem
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Amaury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Dassler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amaury defending against the ground and pound.
Dassler landing strikes. #SUB#
Dassler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amaury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dassler's guard! Nice work there by Amaury!
Amaury engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amaury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dassler wants to improve his position but instead Amaury has moved into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Amaury has control of the leg.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amaury in particular looking to stall.
Amaury is trying to control. Dassler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amaury might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dassler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaury moves into full mount! Dassler won't be happy about that!
Dassler is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Amaury controlling his opponent.
Amaury wants to stand but Dassler is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Amaury takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dassler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Amaury sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dassler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amaury looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dassler is looking to get to half guard.
Dassler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Amaury content to control rather than advance.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Amaury is controlling well.
#T4#
Amaury is keen to just control but Dassler is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amaury not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amaury tries to stand and escape but Dassler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Amaury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amaury sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mozes Amaury will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Amaury looks to land a right hand but Dassler moved out of range.
Amaury throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amaury's guard.
Amaury keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amaury's guard. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amaury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amaury trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amaury gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Amaury keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dassler 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.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dassler is looking to work some ground and pound but Amaury has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amaury looking to control.
#SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amaury looking to control.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Amaury is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
Amaury scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler checks a low kick from Amaury.
Amaury clobbers Dassler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amaury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amaury thumps Dassler with a low kick.#T3#
Amaury throws a hook but Dassler blocks it.
Dassler is looking to counter the offense by Amaury and move into the clinch.
Amaury throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amaury throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amaury just misses with a punch to the body.
Amaury misses with a straight right.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amaury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick.
Amaury throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amaury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Amaury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dassler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dassler blocks a jab.
Dassler dives in and grabs Amaury's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amaury pushes down on Dassler's head and hops out.
Amaury stuffs the takedown attempt from Dassler. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amaury shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dassler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amaury looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mozes Amaury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Amaury with a nice cross.
Amaury throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick from Amaury.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amaury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury throws a leg kick
and Dassler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amaury's knee momentarily.
A cross from Amaury lands.
Dassler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amaury.
Amaury throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.#T1#
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Amaury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dassler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Amaury catches Dassler right on the button with a cross.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amaury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
Amaury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Amaury counters with a nice uppercut.
Dassler shoots in and drives through. Amaury sprawls well.#T2#
Amaury misses with a hook. Dassler ducked under it nicely.
Amaury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amaury as he jumps to the side.
Amaury throws a sloppy head kick and Dassler moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Amaury.
Dassler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Amaury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amaury leaves Dassler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Dassler shoots in but Amaury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Amaury misses.
Amaury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Amaury misses the target.
Amaury with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mozes Amaury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Amaury catches Dassler right on the button with a cross.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Amaury counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Amaury tries to bum rush Dassler with a series of wild strikes but Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dassler moves out of range as Amaury throws a body kick.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Mozes Amaury is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dassler checks a low kick from Amaury.
Amaury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amaury lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Dassler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amaury to the ground. Dassler is now in Amaury's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amaury controls Dassler momentarily but Dassler frees himself.
Amaury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaury is retaining full guard.
Amaury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Amaury has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Amaury blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mozes Amaury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amaury 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mozes Amaury!
Mozes Amaury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 36 Kwon vs Brophy
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Dassler tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Dassler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bailey to the ground. Dassler is now in Bailey's guard.#ES2#
Bailey wriggles free and stands up.
Dassler 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.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Dassler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Dassler blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Bailey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dassler off to one side.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Dassler shoots in.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bailey misses.
Adi Dassler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dassler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dassler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Dassler moves into range and clinches up with Bailey.
Dassler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Dassler avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dassler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Dassler is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bailey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bailey controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler with the ground and pound but Bailey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey has control of Dassler's left arm, preventing Dassler from doing any damage.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dassler throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dassler's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVB##SUB#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.#SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bailey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seung-Jin Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dassler was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Seung-Jin Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dassler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bailey defends well and Dassler ends up having to push Bailey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Dassler's body.
Dassler ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Dassler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bailey avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Bailey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Dassler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Dassler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dassler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Bailey counters with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches up with Bailey, looking for a takedown. Dassler pushes Bailey against the cage but Bailey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dassler! Bailey dives in looking to finish! Dassler is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seung-Jin Bailey!
Seung-Jin Bailey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 26 Stone vs Li
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crank is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Crank circles away and we're back to standing.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Crank misses.
Dassler shoots and misses
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
A jab from Crank misses.
Dassler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dassler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Crank shows good takedown defense.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crank wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank lands a body shot.
Crank misses with a left hand
and Dassler counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crank.#T1#
Crank throws a jab when Dassler was well out of range.
A slow jab from Crank misses its intended target.
Dassler checks a low kick from Crank.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Dassler darts in looking for a takedown but Crank gets double underhooks and turns Dassler into the cage.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crank.
Crank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dassler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Crank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crank.
Crank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dassler's sensitive parts.
Dassler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dassler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crank misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crank won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dassler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crank is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dassler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crank has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dassler but great work by Crank.
Dassler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dassler gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler 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.
Crank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crank working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Crank. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Crank unloads with some huge strikes here! Dassler is out! Crank wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
In his post fight interview, Spank Crank started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 20 Kitano vs Brophy
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Sambor with a hook.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Sambor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sambor counters with a nice uppercut.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Sambor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaromir Sambor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Sambor cracks Dassler with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dassler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sambor circles away.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt - Sambor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sambor misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dassler. Sambor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sambor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
Sambor half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Dassler moves into the clinch.
Dassler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sambor smiles and moves away.
Sambor connects with a leg kick. Dassler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2##TD2#
Dassler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sambor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sambor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dassler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dassler throwing strikes but missing.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dassler pushing down on Sambor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Sambor trying to control but Dassler postures up.
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sambor wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dassler lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sambor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sambor is trying to get back to full guard.
Sambor wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dassler misses with a head shot. Sambor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dassler throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sambor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler stands up over Sambor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sambor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sambor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sambor! #REVR#
Dassler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dassler wants to get back to full guard but Sambor has mounted him!
Dassler is trying to escape the mount.
Dassler regains half guard.
Dassler punching from the bottom.
Sambor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sambor wants to stand up but Dassler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Sambor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dassler staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
Sambor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
Dassler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dassler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sambor swivels and escapes.
Dassler darts in looking for a takedown but Sambor gets double underhooks and turns Dassler into the cage.
Jaromir Sambor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Sambor misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control.
Sambor is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dassler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sambor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dassler's guard! Nice work there by Sambor! #T1#
Dassler looking for a sweep. Not yet Dassler, not yet. #SUB2#
Dassler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sambor should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dassler has tightened it up now! Sambor should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
PFC 6 Tournament Semi Finals
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwon sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kwon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dassler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Kwon.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kwon has knocked Dassler down with a huge combo! Kwon steps away and waves a wobbly Dassler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dassler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Kwon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dassler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dassler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwon finish him?
Dassler looks winded!
Kwon connects with a body shot that sends Dassler's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dassler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kwon drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dassler's head, knocking him out cold! Kwon is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Kwon!
An out of breath Sol Kwon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dassler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from The Terror Of The Island as Dassler shoots in.
Dassler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Terror Of The Island appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Terror Of The Island sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Terror Of The Island was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by The Terror Of The Island.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Dassler avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island stuffs the takedown.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Dassler shoots and misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
Adi Dassler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from The Terror Of The Island misses its intended target.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a shot to the body.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Terror Of The Island sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island misses the jab.
Dassler slips under a jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Nice takedown defense from The Terror Of The Island. No joy for Dassler on that attempt. #TD2#
The Terror Of The Island gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dassler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dassler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Terror Of The Island's guard. #SUB2#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island defends the submission attempt.
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dassler thows a huge punch but The Terror Of The Island dodges it nicely.
Dassler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Terror Of The Island's head.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Terror Of The Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Terror Of The Island doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Terror Of The Island preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Terror Of The Island sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but The Terror Of The Island sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dassler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and The Terror Of The Island tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dassler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Terror Of The Island is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dassler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Dassler misses with a takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dassler showed some decent athleticism there.
The Terror Of The Island wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Terror Of The Island has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Terror Of The Island taking some punishment here, with Dassler in his half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
The Terror Of The Island tries to roll over but Dassler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Terror Of The Island is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Terror Of The Island tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dassler is working for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Dassler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Terror Of The Island!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Terror Of The Island is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dassler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Terror Of The Island turns into him and now he's in Dassler's guard.
#SUB2#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Terror Of The Island is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
The Terror Of The Island got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Terror Of The Island has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
The Terror Of The Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dassler on the ground.#SUB2#
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Terror Of The Island passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control from half guard but Dassler is working away.
The Terror Of The Island performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Terror Of The Island looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kromog The Terror Of The Island will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for The Terror Of The Island. That snapped Dassler's head back.
Dassler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Terror Of The Island defends well and Dassler ends up having to push The Terror Of The Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Dassler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Terror Of The Island defends it nicely.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Terror Of The Island is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, The Terror Of The Island circles away and we're back to standing.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.#T1#
Dassler tries for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island circles away easily
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
No luck for Dassler with that takedown attempt.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Dassler tries to counter with a clinch but The Terror Of The Island shakes him off and moves away.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
A jab from The Terror Of The Island misses.
Dassler tries for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island circles away easily
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a right hand to the body.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Terror Of The Island clobbers Dassler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Adi Dassler's cut even more.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Dassler is rocked!
Dassler with a poor takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a left to the body.
Dassler is still on wobbly legs! Can The Terror Of The Island finish him?
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island cracks Dassler with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
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Event:
Pulse 94 - Bailey vs Dassler
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bailey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dassler is on him like a limpet, forcing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dassler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bailey is defending well.
Bailey with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Dassler blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Dassler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bailey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Dassler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bailey is defending well though. Dassler let's go of the attempt for now.
Bailey just trying to survive but Dassler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Bailey right now.
Dassler missing with strikes from the back.
Dassler throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bailey 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 Dassler gets his way!
#T1##SUB2#
Bailey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bailey can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dassler looking for the choke but no joy.
Dassler struggling to land strikes to the head as Bailey covers up.
Bailey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bailey just trying to survive but Dassler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bailey covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Dassler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Dassler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dassler is persistently looking for the submission but Bailey is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Dassler is working for a rear naked choke. Bailey is not defending it well and Dassler has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bailey refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bailey's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 90 - Dog vs Bop Bop
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Dassler goes for a double leg but Mookjai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mookjai continues to drive forward.
Mookjai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dassler momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Mookjai misses the shot to the body.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Mookjai throws a big counter combination but Dassler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dassler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mookjai to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dassler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mookjai on his heels. He'll look to pass Mookjai's guard now, I'm sure.
Mookjai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mookjai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dassler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mookjai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mookjai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dassler thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dassler pushes a forearm under Mookjai's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mookjai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Mugabi misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mugabi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mugabi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mugabi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabi desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a kimura but Mugabi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Mugabi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Mugabi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Dassler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dassler lands a nice short elbow.
Dassler not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Mugabi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Mugabi won't allow it. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Mugabi is trying to stand up here but Dassler is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mugabi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mugabi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a kimura but Mugabi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mugabi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mugabi to regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dassler'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.
Dassler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mugabi is keeping the position for now.
Mugabi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adi Dassler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mugabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dassler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
John Mugabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mugabi rushes Dassler and presses him up against the cage.
Mugabi stops a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Mugabi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mugabi. #CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.#BC2#
Mugabi breaks from the clinch.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Mugabi cracks Dassler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mugabi throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mugabi misses.
Dassler feinted with a counter takedown.
Mugabi throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Dassler counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mugabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabi throws a right hand that Dassler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dassler also avoids with ease.
Mugabi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mugabi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mugabi is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Mugabi does no damage.
The fighters circling - Mugabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mugabi throws a nice looking combination but Dassler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler 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.
Mugabi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mugabi trying to control but Dassler postures up.
#SUB#
Dassler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mugabi is looking to escape.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for submissions but instead, Mugabi has regained full guard.
#T3#
Dassler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mugabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mugabi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mugabi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Mugabi defends it easily.
Dassler trying to strike off his back.
#T4##SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mugabi tries to stand but Dassler is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mugabi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mugabi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mugabi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mugabi is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mugabi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dassler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mugabi as he connects with a hook.
John Mugabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mugabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mugabi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mugabi lands a jab.
Mugabi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabi throws out a loose jab but Dassler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dassler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mugabi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mugabi just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Mugabi.#T1#
Mugabi misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Mugabi.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick from Mugabi.
Dassler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mugabi sprawls and moves away.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Mugabi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mugabi misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dassler is defended easily by Mugabi.
Mugabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Mugabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Mugabi.
#T2#
Mugabi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mugabi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches up with Mugabi, looking for a takedown. Dassler pushes Mugabi against the cage but Mugabi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mugabi throws a shot from downtown. Dassler moves away and avoids it.
Dassler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mugabi.
Dassler walks into a jab.
Mugabi tries to clinch up.
Mugabi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dassler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mugabi darts in and clinches Dassler up against the cage.
Dassler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mugabi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mugabi scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
No luck for Dassler with that takedown attempt.
Mugabi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mugabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dassler looking to score a takedown here. Mugabi is defending well but Dassler drives through and ends up in Mugabi's guard.
Dassler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mugabi holds on and takes a little breather.
Mugabi is continuing to stall.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler is pushing down on Mugabi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mugabi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mugabi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler. #SUB#
Mugabi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler wants to free his trapped foot but Mugabi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler throwing shots but Mugabi is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Mugabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mugabi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mugabi!
John Mugabi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dassler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mookjai is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it.
Dassler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mookjai pushes Dassler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dassler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Mookjai is defending well. #SUB#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mookjai, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dassler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mookjai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 79 - Rram vs Bop Bop
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Dassler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Parade swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Parade misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parade's guard.#SUB#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parade! #REVB##SU2#
Parade decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Parade as he connects with a hook.
Parade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Parade moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Parade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Parade to work.
Parade tries to stall but Dassler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dassler is keeping busy.
Parade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rage Parade.
Parade looks to land a right hand but Dassler moved out of range.
Dassler slips a jab from Parade.
Parade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.#CL2#
Dassler gets tackled into the cage by Parade. Parade maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Parade breaks the clinch.
Dassler swats away the attempt to clinch by Parade.
Parade doesn't manage to clinch there - Dassler circles away.
Parade is looking to clinch but Dassler is avoiding it.
Parade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dassler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parade circles away.
Parade tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dassler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parade's guard.#T2#
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Parade is keeping the position.
Parade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler is fighting to break Parade's control of his arms but Parade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler won't allow Parade to sweep him here.
Parade is pulling down on Dassler's head to control his posture.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dassler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dassler has gone for a leg lock! Parade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dassler's guard.#REVB#
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Parade from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parade preventing the sweep.
Parade controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Parade from controlling successfully.
Parade is looking to stand up but Dassler won't let him. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Parade pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dassler is tightening it up a little... Parade has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Parade reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Parade taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Badass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dassler's guard.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Dassler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Badass wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badass sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Badass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Badass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Badass has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badass is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Badass pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T1#
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Badass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Badass distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dassler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Badass lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.
Badass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badass's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Badass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Badass working some strikes from top position.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badass is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass landing some decent shots from guard.
Badass pushing down on Dassler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badass lands with a punch from half guard.
Badass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Badass lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dassler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Badass jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 69 - Marx vs Mugabi
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Joney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joney 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.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joney as he avoids it easily.
As Dassler looks to move away, Joney throws a big counter combo but Dassler just gets out of the way.#CL#
Joney clinches with his opponent.
Joney prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jonny Joney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joney pushes Dassler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joney misses with a body punch.
Joney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dassler looks winded!
Joney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dassler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Joney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Joney closes the distance and pushes Dassler back into the cage.
Joney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Joney - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Joney.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joney after a bit of a struggle.
Dassler wants a takedown but no success here.
Joney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joney lands a shoulder strike.
Joney is working Dassler over against the cage.
Dassler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Joney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joney misses with a punch to the body.
Joney lands a right hand.
Joney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joney lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Dassler is rocked!
Joney pushes Dassler against the cage. Joney is working some dirty boxing. Joney pushes off with a quick right hook! Dassler goes down! Dassler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Joney moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Joney!
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Event:
Pulse 63 - Aldo vs Tszyu
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Syrowatka scores with the left hand. Dassler knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dassler.
Left hook, right uppercut from Syrowatka. #CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Dassler takes one to the side of the head.
Syrowatka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Syrowatka misses with a series of wild punches.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syrowatka.
Dassler slips a jab and a cross from Syrowatka.
#T1#
Syrowatka misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Syrowatka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syrowatka looks to land a left hand but Dassler moved out of range nicely.
Dassler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syrowatka.
Dassler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler avoids the body shot from Syrowatka.
Dassler shoots for a takedown but Syrowatka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Syrowatka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Syrowatka has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Syrowatka leaves Dassler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Syrowatka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Syrowatka.
Dassler looks for a takedown but Syrowatka sprawls well.
Dassler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Dassler gets the takedown into side control.
Syrowatka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Dassler are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Dassler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dassler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syrowatka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Syrowatka is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Syrowatka wants to control but Dassler postures up.
Syrowatka is looking to reverse the position.
Dassler 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.#SUB#
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syrowatka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syrowatka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Syrowatka struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dassler has hold of Syrowatka's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Syrowatka tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dassler cranks the arm and Syrowatka screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Syrowatka, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dassler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches up with Marx, looking for a takedown. Dassler pushes Marx against the cage but Marx circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Marx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marx cracks Dassler with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Marx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Marx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler moves out of range as Marx strikes.
Dassler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt
and Marx counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Marx swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Marx circles away easily
and Marx counters with a stiff right hand.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Marx throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler tries to counter with a takedown but Marx is quick to defend against it.
Marx looks to land a right hand but Dassler moved out of range.
Dassler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Marx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Marx misses with an uppercut. Dassler saw that one coming.
Marx throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
Marx looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Dassler is looking to counter the offense by Marx and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Marx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dassler attempts a counter takedown but Marx avoids it well and moves away.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Marx counters with a left to the body.
Dassler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marx's waist but Marx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dassler off to one side.
Marx throws a looping overhand right but Dassler ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Marx steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Dassler is out on his feet! Marx sets himself and nearly takes Dassler's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Marx!
A less than humble Karl Marx misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse 54: Yuesheng/Dassler III
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dassler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuesheng circles away.
Yuesheng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Yuesheng misses.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Yuesheng avoids it easily.
Yuesheng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
The fighters circling - Yuesheng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yuesheng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuesheng misses with a wild body shot.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dassler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yuesheng is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Yuesheng darts in and clinches Dassler up against the cage.
Yuesheng stops a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Yuesheng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuesheng is working Dassler over against the cage.
Yuesheng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dassler.
Dassler looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Good body shot from Yuesheng.
Good body shot from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuesheng.
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!
Yuesheng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yuesheng misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Yuesheng scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuesheng cracks Dassler with a nice body shot.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yuesheng pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Du Yuesheng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Yuesheng scores with a hook to the body.
Yuesheng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuesheng lands a nice shot to the body.
Yuesheng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Dassler is rocked!
Yuesheng pushes Dassler against the cage. Yuesheng is working some dirty boxing. Yuesheng pushes off with a quick right hook! Dassler goes down! Dassler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Yuesheng moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Du Yuesheng!
Du Yuesheng retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Pulse 49
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Syrowatka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Syrowatka is looking for the big counter here.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Syrowatka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dassler doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Syrowatka scores with a one two! Dassler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
Syrowatka drops Dassler with a beautiful combination! Dassler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Syrowatka is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Syrowatka. Dassler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dassler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt.
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler 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.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Syrowatka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that Dassler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dassler also avoids with ease.
Syrowatka throws a sloppy head kick and Dassler moves out of range easily.
Syrowatka throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Syrowatka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Dassler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syrowatka defends it nicely.
Dassler shoots in and drives through. Syrowatka sprawls well.
Syrowatka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dassler tries to counter with a takedown but Syrowatka is quick to defend against it.
Syrowatka takes a swing at Dassler's ribcage but misses.
Syrowatka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Syrowatka does it's job there.#CUT2#
Adi Dassler's cut is getting worse.
Dassler blocks a jab.
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Syrowatka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Dassler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syrowatka on his heels. He'll look to pass Syrowatka's guard now, I'm sure.
Syrowatka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Syrowatka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dassler is controlling him. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler pushes down on Syrowatka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Syrowatka is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Syrowatka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Syrowatka defends it well. #SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Syrowatka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Syrowatka is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Syrowatka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Syrowatka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Syrowatka is defending well.
Syrowatka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dassler winds up and cracks Syrowatka with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Syrowatka is defending well.
#SUB#
Dassler 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! Syrowatka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 45
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Dassler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Dassler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Yuesheng clinches with his opponent.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dassler or not.
Yuesheng lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Yuesheng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dassler tries to score a body lock takedown but Yuesheng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yuesheng creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Dassler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yuesheng regains guard.
Yuesheng wants to get back to his feet but Dassler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Yuesheng scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Yuesheng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Yuesheng lands a really nice looking cross but Dassler seems unphased.
Yuesheng misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yuesheng.#T1##CL2#
Yuesheng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dassler takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dassler or not.
The referee calls for Yuesheng to work.
Yuesheng is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dassler is breathing heavily.
Yuesheng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dasslers head.
Yuesheng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!#TD#
Dassler lands a takedown into guard.
Oh Dassler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuesheng is looking to stand up but Dassler isn't so interested in that idea.
Yuesheng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yuesheng 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#
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuesheng wants to stand but Dassler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Dassler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dassler.#SUB#
Dassler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yuesheng uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Yuesheng decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yuesheng throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Dassler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yuesheng was covering up waiting for the punch and Dassler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yuesheng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dassler is controlling him.
Dassler cracks Yuesheng with a solid left hand.
Dassler stopping the sweep attempt from Yuesheng.#T3#
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Yuesheng is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yuesheng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dassler stops Yuesheng from standing up.
Yuesheng pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Yuesheng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dassler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yuesheng is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dassler is controlling him.
Yuesheng is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
Dassler preventing the sweep.
Dassler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuesheng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuesheng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yuesheng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dassler 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.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuesheng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Yuesheng blocks nicely.
Yuesheng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuesheng wants to get back to his feet but Dassler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuesheng wants to stand up but Dassler is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dassler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Du Yuesheng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Yuesheng gets caught napping as Dassler dives in and scores a takedown. Yuesheng manages to retain guard.
Dassler is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuesheng has wrist control.
Dassler prevents Yuesheng from getting back to his feet.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dassler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yuesheng's guard.
Yuesheng is trying to stand back up but Dassler is controlling him
#SUB#
Yuesheng is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Yuesheng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuesheng is looking to escape.#T1##SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yuesheng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Yuesheng is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler tries to pass to full mount but Yuesheng defends it.
Yuesheng trying to hold on to Dassler's head to control him but Dassler postures up.
Yuesheng desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yuesheng is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yuesheng tries to kick Dassler off but Dassler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yuesheng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yuesheng looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuesheng, not yet. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler won't allow Yuesheng to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuesheng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yuesheng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yuesheng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yuesheng looking to control.
#T3#
Yuesheng wants to get back to his feet but Dassler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yuesheng misses with a straight left.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuesheng but Yuesheng pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yuesheng scores with a jab to the body.
Yuesheng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Yuesheng throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler postures up.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Yuesheng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Yuesheng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuesheng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Yuesheng wants to stand up but Dassler is controlling him. #SUB#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yuesheng looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yuesheng looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yuesheng! #REVB##SU2#
Yuesheng decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yuesheng digs a good body shot into Dassler's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuesheng swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown. Yuesheng fights it but they end up in guard.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuesheng controlling Dassler's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adi Dassler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Yuesheng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Yuesheng moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yuesheng.
Dassler is looking for a takedown.
Dassler wants a takedown.
Dassler is working for takedown but Yuesheng is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuesheng lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuesheng.
A nice left hand lands by Yuesheng.
Du Yuesheng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Yuesheng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Yuesheng.
Yuesheng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuesheng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yuesheng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yuesheng lands with a left to the head.
Yuesheng scores with a shot to the side of Dassler's head. #T1#
Yuesheng creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dassler with a big uppercut! Dassler tries to clinch up but Yuesheng pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Dassler to the mat! Dassler covers up and Yuesheng unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Du Yuesheng!
Du Yuesheng is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Pulse 42
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Komamura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dassler's guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Komamura defends easily.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Komamura pushes his legs off easily.
Komamura scoring with some ground and pound.
Komamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Komamura defends it easily.
Komamura with a nice head shot there.
Komamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Komamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komamura scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Komamura landing with the ground and pound.
Komamura trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler has momentary wrist control but Komamura slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Komamura defends easily.
#SUB#
Dassler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Komamura doesn't defend quickly enough and Dassler has managed to lock this one up! Can Komamura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dassler on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adi Dassler!
Adi Dassler retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Yuesheng looks to throw the jab but Dassler is out of range.
Dassler wants to counter with a clinch but Yuesheng pushes him away.
Yuesheng scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuesheng misses with an uppercut. Dassler saw that one coming.
Donk. Yuesheng catches Dassler right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Yuesheng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dassler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuesheng.
Dassler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuesheng as he jumps to the side.
Yuesheng misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuesheng cracks Dassler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've been told by Yuesheng's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuesheng swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Yuesheng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuesheng misses with a straight left. #T1#
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Yuesheng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuesheng.
Dassler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Du Yuesheng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.#TD2#
Dassler is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Yuesheng can't fight it off and eventually Dassler manages to take the fight to the floor. Yuesheng looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuesheng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Yuesheng knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dassler on the ground.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Dassler preventing the sweep.
Dassler tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuesheng is retaining full guard.
Yuesheng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yuesheng tries to get out of the position.
Yuesheng controlling Dassler's posture.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler throwing strikes from guard but Yuesheng blocks nicely. #T2#
Yuesheng wants to stand up but Dassler is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yuesheng holds on and takes a little breather.
Dassler preventing the sweep.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yuesheng manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Yuesheng in his guard.#REVR#
Yuesheng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Yuesheng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dassler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuesheng has managed to get both his arms back between Dassler's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuesheng looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Yuesheng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Dassler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yuesheng frees his head nicely. Oh but Dassler has switched to an armbar! Yuesheng is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adi Dassler!
Adi Dassler is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mercy fakes the leg kick and cracks Dassler in the body.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dassler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dassler moves out of range as Mercy throws a body kick.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dassler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercy avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercy throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
#TD2#
Dassler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mercy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mercy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mercy! #REVR#
Dassler manages to get back to half guard.
Dassler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercy's guard. #REVB#
Mercy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mercy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dassler on the ground.#SUB2#
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mercy is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mercy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mercy has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 32
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Delacroix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dassler.
Dassler slips under a jab from Delacroix.
Delacroix throws a hook to the side of Dassler's head but Dassler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dassler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delacroix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dassler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delacroix's knee momentarily.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix misses with a hook.
Dassler slips a jab from Delacroix.#CL2#
Delacroix moves into range and clinches up with Dassler.#T1#
Dassler looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dassler is trying to trip Delacroix. He has hold of a leg but Delacroix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dassler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Delacroix is keeping the position.
Delacroix pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Delacroix trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Delacroix looking for a guillotine here but Dassler defends easily.
#SUB2#
Delacroix looking for a guillotine here but Dassler defends easily.
#SUB2#
Delacroix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Dassler 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. #SUB#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Delacroix actively working from the bottom here.
Delacroix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Delacroix won't allow it. #SUB#
Delacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #T3#
Delacroix is trying to stand back up but Dassler is controlling him
Dassler is thwarting Delacroix's attempts to control the position.
Delacroix is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacroix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Delacroix looking for submissions off his back.
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Delacroix won't allow it.
Delacroix trying to control but Dassler postures up.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delacroix defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Delacroix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Delacroix is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adi Dassler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Delacroix shows good takedown defense.
Delacroix misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Dassler shoots in and gets a takedown into Delacroix's guard.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dassler 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.
Delacroix wants to get back to his feet but Dassler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delacroix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix controls Dassler momentarily but Dassler frees himself.
Dassler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Delacroix stops Dassler from passing to mount.
Dassler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delacroix can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delacroix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Delacroix tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delacroix is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delacroix is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it.
Delacroix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacroix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Delacroix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Delacroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Delacroix wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dassler wants to work for an arm triangle but Delacroix is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Delacroix is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delacroix defends it well.
Dassler is thwarting Delacroix's attempts to control the position.
Dassler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Delacroix is looking for a sweep. Dassler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delacroix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a kimura but Delacroix is defending it quite comfortably.
Delacroix is looking to improve his position.
Delacroix is trying to stand back up but Dassler is controlling him
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delacroix keeping hold of Dassler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delacroix sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Delacroix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adi Dassler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dassler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delacroix sprawls well. Delacroix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dassler gets slowly back to his feet.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delacroix is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Delacroix circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Delacroix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dassler moves out of range as Delacroix strikes.
Dassler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dassler has his takedown stuffed
and Delacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delacroix throws out the jab. #TD#
Dassler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delacroix can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Delacroix is trying to control but can't.
Delacroix looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Delacroix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler prevents Delacroix from improving his position.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Delacroix is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dassler is working for a kimura but Delacroix is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Delacroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delacroix trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Delacroix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler prevents Delacroix from improving his position.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delacroix is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Delacroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Delacroix is defending against the submission attempts here by Dassler.
Dassler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flavien Delacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Delacroix actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dassler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delacroix's head. #SUB#
Dassler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Delacroix could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dassler has cracked it and Delacroix is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse 29
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Sears swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sears ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Sears cracks a nice hook into Dassler's ribs.
Sears loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Sears could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sears throws a jab but it's blocked by Dassler.
Sears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dassler at a distance.
Sears ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sears throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sears misses with a straight right.
Sears looks to land a right hand but Dassler moved out of range.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Sears avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dassler slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dassler.
Sears jabs Dassler to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sears ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Harry Sears seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sears misses the jab.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Sears avoids it easily.
Sears tries to bum rush Dassler with a series of wild strikes but Dassler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sears misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sears! #SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sears, who protects the arm well.
Dassler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sears has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dassler in side control, throwing shots but Sears defends.
Dassler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sears is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Dassler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dassler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sears is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Pulse FC 25
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Wick misses with a combination
and Dassler counters with an outside leg kick.
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dassler.
Dassler with the counter takedown but Wick avoids it easily.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Wick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Dassler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dassler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wick is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Wick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dassler. #T1#
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wick is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wick sees it coming and defends easily.
Wick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wick sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Dassler throwing shots but Wick is blocking nicely.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wick is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Dassler winds up and cracks Wick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dassler.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wick wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
Wick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dassler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wick wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dassler is trying for a kimura here. Wick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dassler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Dassler's guard.#SUB2#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adi Dassler!
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