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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 16, 2023
#R1#
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Kiang.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Dalton cracks Kiang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dalton has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiang to stand back up!#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton moves in close and cracks Kiang with a massive right hand! Kiang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dalton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
In his post fight interview, Nick Dalton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 28, 2022
#R1#
Derder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Joel Derder has been cut.
Dalton slips under a jab.
Dalton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Derder slips the punch.
Derder missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derder ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Derder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Dalton lands a big right hand that sends Derder crashing to the mat! Dalton stays standing though and waves Derder back to his feet!#ROC#Derder is rocked!
Dalton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derder tries to get into range but Dalton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Derder! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dalton scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
After the fight, Nick Dalton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 22, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion stops Dalton from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Dalton has one foot on Salvacion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2##TD#
Salvacion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dalton!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton tries to escape but Salvacion is in control.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Dalton sneaks out the side door and pushes Salvacion away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvacion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salvacion.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Dalton is working for takedown but Salvacion is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dalton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rico Salvacion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Salvacion dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dalton has Salvacion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dalton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Salvacion tumbling to the mat - Dalton dives into Salvacion's guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Dalton, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Dalton against the cage but Dalton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.#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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion shoots in but Dalton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalton as he jumps to the side.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalton sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Nick Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salvacion. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

A very excited looking Nick Dalton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton 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.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. 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.#TD#
Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Dalton pushes Salvacion off looking to stand but Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.
Salvacion stalling away here and it's allowed Dalton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Dalton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##SU2#
Dalton decides to return to a standing position.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalton wants it to stay on the feet.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it easily.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalton, which made it look bad. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Dalton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Dalton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Dalton is trying to trip Salvacion. He has hold of a leg but Salvacion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dalton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nick Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Salvacion is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Dalton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salvacion is trying to keep an underhook but Dalton manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4##SU2#
Dalton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Salvacion defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Salvacion fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton is standing up over Salvacion. Salvacion looks to escape but Dalton dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Dalton stands up and beckons Salvacion to his feet.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Val Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvacion is trying to break free.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Dalton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.#SU2#
Dalton stands and steps away. Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dalton leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalton to the ground. Dalton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Dalton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dalton swivels and escapes.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salvacion won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022
#R1#
Clement missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Clement's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clement is looking to slow Dalton down with leg kicks.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clement.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Clement lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Dalton 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.
Clement turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clement with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Clement misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dalton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Clement thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clement throws a solid leg kick but Dalton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clement.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement throws a low kick but Dalton avoids it.
Clement throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Clement lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clement throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Clement fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dalton checks it well.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clement buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clement walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clement connects with a looping right hand.
Clement misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Clement tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Clement misses.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nice cross by Clement.
Clement fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Clement does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clement throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Clement misses with a low kick.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Clement misses.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement lands a really nice looking cross but Dalton seems unphased.
Clement misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hugo Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Clement dominated that round.
That's time! Clement's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clement finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalton's head.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clement looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Clement uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clement looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Clement misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalton. That did some damage!
Clement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Dalton defending well as Clement loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Clement tries to score with a low kick but Dalton moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Clement misses.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clement lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clement.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clement.
Clement loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Dalton blocks the low kick.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Jab from Clement.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Clement throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Clement.
Clement digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton slips under a jab from Clement.
Clement throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clement! #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clement to his feet.
Clement throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Clement misses.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Clement fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalton is out of range. #CL#
Clement gets a clinch.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton blocking some punches. #BC#
Clement breaks the clinch.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clement. Clement obviously looking to wear him down.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.#T4#
Clement misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clement looking for a sweep. Not yet Clement, not yet. #SUB#
Clement had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Clement has a closed guard, preventing Dalton from standing up.
Clement looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clement is looking to sweep but instead, Dalton has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Clement actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Clement dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Clement tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Clement misses its intended target.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clement throws out the jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clement looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Dalton slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clement throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalton on the side of the head.
Clement misses the jab.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Clement wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement misses with an uppercut.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Clement misses with a looping left.
Clement is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Dalton slips under a jab.
Clement tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Clement avoids it easily.
Dalton moves out of range as Clement strikes.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clement throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalton on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dalton moves away from the strike by Clement.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Dalton defending well as Clement loads up on a big left hand.
Clement throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clement throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clement cracks Dalton with an open hand slap.
Clement dips to his left and cracks Dalton with an uppercut!#T3#
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Clement pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dalton is out of range and Clement settles back down.
Clement throws a chopping leg kick but Dalton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dalton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dalton slips under a jab.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.
Clement scoring well with a low kick there.
Clement dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalton. That did some damage!
Dalton blocks a jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Clement connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dalton's hands.
Nice cross by Clement.
Clement throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Clement pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Clement.
Nick Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clement throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Clement is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clement misses with a hook.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clement defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Clement showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clement, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Clement!

A very excited looking Hugo Clement made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Dalton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands up and waves to Bass to follow him. #TD2#
Bass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bass has his foot on Dalton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dalton works his way back into a safe position though.
Bass working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Bass is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Dalton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bass's guard.#T2##SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Bass's legs - danger averted.
Bass really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.#SUB#
Bass working for submissions but it's allowed Dalton to get to half guard. #SUB#
Bass looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dalton passes into side control!
Bass is looking for a sweep.#T3##SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up. Dalton steps back and let's Bass get back to his feet.#TD2#
Dalton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bass's guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands up and waves to Bass to follow him. #TD2#
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bass's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bass looking for subs from the bottom but Dalton mounts him!
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Dalton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Bass on that attempt. #TD2#
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Bass is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Bass's guard.#T1##SUB#
Bass working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dalton has passed into half guard!
Bass tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton is thwarting Bass's attempts to control the position.
Bass tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg. #SU2#
Dalton decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Dalton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nick Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Dalton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bass to stand up.
Bass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bass somewhat.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3##TD2#
Bass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bass wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bass throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dalton uses it to pass to side control. #SU2#
Dalton stands up and beckons Bass to his feet. #TD#
Dalton gets caught napping as Bass dives in and scores a takedown. Dalton manages to retain guard.

Dalton wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bass.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bass tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton wants to stand but Bass has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Dalton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bass.
Bass is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Dalton stands up. #TD2#
Dalton gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Bass trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Bass is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Dalton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in and bounces Bass off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bass is trying to keep Dalton in close. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bass looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dalton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bass trying to get back to full guard but Dalton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bass is trying to escape the mount.
Bass tries to control the position but Dalton now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton has the hooks in. Bass is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalton controlling the position well here. Bass rolled but Dalton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barry Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton is hanging on to Bass's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 05, 2022
#R1#
Shooter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a takedown into side control.
Shooter tries to escape but Dalton is in control.
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.#SU2#
Dalton stands up and beckons Shooter to his feet.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Shooter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addy Shooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shooter lands a head shot.
Shooter throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Shooter.
Shooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shooter misses with a straight left.
Dalton slips under a jab from Shooter.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Shooter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shooter throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dalton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shooter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shooter misses the jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shooter.
Shooter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Addy Shooter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shooter throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shooter.
Shooter misses with a low kick.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Shooter throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter misses the shot to the body.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shooter takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
Shooter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Shooter looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shooter.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Dalton 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.
Shooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter lands a right hook to the body.
Shooter misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Shooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shooter throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shooter misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.#T3#
Shooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shooter misses with a hook.
Shooter misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Dalton stands up and waves to Shooter to follow him.
A big left from Shooter misses.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Shooter.
A low kick from Shooter misses #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dalton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Dalton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shooter, up you get!
A big right from Shooter misses.
Shooter throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shooter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shooter throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Dalton blocks a jab.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Shooter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shooter misses with a looping right.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shooter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shooter looks for the body kick but Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Shooter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Shooter misses with a wild body shot.
Shooter looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shooter misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addy Shooter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shooter scores with a hook.
Shooter throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shooter throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shooter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Dalton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shooter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton moves out of range as Shooter strikes.
Shooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Dalton slips a straight right by Shooter.
A telegraphed right hand from Shooter misses the target.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Shooter loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Shooter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily.
Shooter misses with a hook.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Dalton moves out of range as Shooter strikes.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Nick Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Shooter misses its intended target.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Shooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shooter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dalton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shooter's guard.#SU2#
Dalton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Dalton staying out of range there.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Addy Shooter is winning the standup battle so far.
Shooter throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!#SU2#
Dalton stands up from Shooter's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shooter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a single leg into guard. Shooter didn't expect that.
Shooter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dalton manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up.
Shooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton moves out of range as Shooter strikes.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.#T3#
Dalton slips under a jab from Shooter.
Shooter throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton slips under a jab.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shooter throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shooter won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up.
Shooter misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shooter won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shooter to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shooter looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dalton moves out of range as Shooter strikes.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Shooter looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Shooter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Shooter misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Shooter misses its intended target.
Shooter thows a leg kick but Dalton checks it #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a shoot takedown. Shooter fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Dalton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dalton checks a leg kick.
Shooter throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
A slow jab from Shooter misses its intended target.
Shooter throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shooter with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addy Shooter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dalton moves away from the strike by Shooter.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Shooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shooter throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter looks to land a combination but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Shooter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shooter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shooter misses.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
The fighters circling - Shooter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shooter throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Shooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Shooter misses.
Shooter throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dalton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shooter.
Shooter throws a nice looking combination but Dalton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shooter missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Shooter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Shooter misses its intended target.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shooter throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
Shooter throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Shooter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shooter looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.#T2#
Shooter looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Shooter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shooter won't be happy with that.
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!#SU2#
Dalton stands up and beckons Shooter to his feet.
Shooter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up.
Shooter throws a low kick but Dalton moves out of range easily.
Shooter throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Shooter.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shooter misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Shooter throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Shooter throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shooter.
Shooter looks to land a combination but Dalton avoids it well.
Shooter misses with a leg kick.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shooter misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shooter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shooter defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Shooter.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shooter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Shooter.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shooter.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Shooter avoids it easily.
Shooter throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4##SU2#
Dalton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shooter, up you get!
Shooter misses with a hook.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Shooter misses with a straight left.
Shooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Shooter.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Shooter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shooter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Shooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton feints the counter takedown.
Addy Shooter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shooter throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton blocks a jab.
Dalton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shooter throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addy Shooter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shooter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addy Shooter!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 27, 2022
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Dalton scores with a takedown into Lights's 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.
Lights wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
Lights controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dalton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lights napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SU2#
Dalton decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Dalton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lights was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dalton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lights's guard.
Lights controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. #T2##SU2#
Dalton stands up and waves to Lights to follow him. #TD2#
Lights tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Dalton gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##TD2#
Dalton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lights's guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands up and waves to Lights to follow him. #TD2#
Dalton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lights was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalton finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4##SU2#
Dalton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Lights darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lights gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Lights is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dalton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lights to the mat! Lights manages to get full guard.
Lights is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dalton dives into side control. #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Lights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Lights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lights has Dalton pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Dalton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lights, up you get! #T1#
Dalton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but Lights shows good takedown defense.
Lights looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Dalton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lights sprawls well initially but Dalton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Dalton stands up from half guard. #T2##TD2#
Dalton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Dalton decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Dalton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lights was covering up waiting for the punch and Dalton finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SU2#
Dalton stands and steps away. Lights gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Dalton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up. Dalton steps back and let's Lights get back to his feet.#TD2#
Dalton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4##SU2#
Dalton decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Dalton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lights's half guard.
Dalton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand and escape the position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Lights, which made it look bad.
Lights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dalton. #SU2#
Dalton stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dalton gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Lights tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Dalton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lights sprawls well initially but Dalton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lights wants to get back to full guard but Dalton has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lights wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##SU2#
Dalton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Lights gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Dalton stands and steps away. Lights gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lights is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3##SU2#
Dalton escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Lights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Dalton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Dalton 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.
Lights is looking to stand back up but Dalton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lights. #T4##REVR#
Dalton prevents Lights from improving his position.
Lights is looking to get back to full guard here but Dalton has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lights to his feet. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lights pushes Dalton off but Dalton dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Night Lights showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton 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.
In defeat, Night Lights stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Ndombele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Ndombele is now in Dalton's guard.#SUB#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily. #SUB#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ndombele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ndombele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Ndombele defends easily.
Ndombele connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Ndombele controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ndombele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalton is trying to keep Ndombele in close.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ndombele scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndombele controls from within his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ndombele working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ndombele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ndombele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ndombele throws a big right hand that misses.
Dalton is pulling down on Ndombele's head to control his posture.
Ndombele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ndombele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ndombele is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.
Dalton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ndombele defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ndombele scoring with some ground and pound.
Ndombele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ndombele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ndombele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ndombele postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ndombele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ndombele forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndombele blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Ndombele drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Ndombele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalton prevents it.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton tries to work over Ndombele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Ndombele is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dalton can't fight it off and eventually Ndombele manages to take the fight to the floor. Dalton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dalton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Ndombele controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ndombele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ndombele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton is trying to keep Ndombele in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ndombele with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ndombele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dalton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ndombele has managed to get both his arms back between Dalton's legs - danger averted.
Ndombele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ndombele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ndombele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ndombele trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousa Ndombele has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dalton is looking for a triangle but Ndombele pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton clobbers Ndombele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Ndombele feints and as Dalton raises his hands in defense, Ndombele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ndombele with a nice head shot there.#T4##SUB#
Dalton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ndombele escapes and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ndombele connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dalton some visible discomfort.
Ndombele working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ndombele scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ndombele controls the position from side control.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ndombele defends well and Dalton ends up having to push Ndombele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ndombele moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Ndombele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ndombeles head.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Ndombele controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Good body shot from Ndombele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ndombele tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it. #CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ndombele. #T1#
Ndombele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ndombele blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ndombele or not.
Ndombele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nick Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mousa Ndombele.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Ndombele.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Ndombele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ndombele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ndombele misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndombele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ndombele or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalton, which made it look bad.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Ndombele off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Ndombele closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ndombele lands in his opponent's guard.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Ndombele is continuing to stall.
Ndombele looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Ndombele has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Ndombele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Ndombele seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Ndombele is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Ndombele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mousa Ndombele.
I've got Ndombele 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!

Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 29, 2021
#R1#
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frank.
Dalton throwing a counter right hand but Frank manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Frank there.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Dalton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frank's head backwards.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton slips a jab from Frank.
Dalton lands a high kick! #T1#
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
Dalton lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
Dalton connects with a body shot.
Crunch! Dalton slams his shin into Frank's torso.
Jab by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frank's head.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frank thuds his right hand into Dalton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Frank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton throws a series of strikes that have Frank backpedaling. #CL#
Dalton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Dalton on the inside.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalton avoids the damage to the body.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frank or not.
A short left from Dalton.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Dalton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LaDarian Frank.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Dalton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Frank breaks from the clinch.
Frank throws a series of punches but Dalton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frank tries to move into range but Dalton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Frank is rocked!
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Dalton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frank momentarily.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank seems to have recovered his senses.
Dalton lands with a kick to the temple. Frank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dalton throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dalton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frank on the side of the head.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Dalton.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Frank's ribs.
Dalton connects with an inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a body punch but Frank moves out of range.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Dalton connects with a single shot there.
Dalton digs a good hook to Frank's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton 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#
Frank misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalton counters with an outside leg kick.
Frank drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalton with the inside leg kick.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frank misses with a double jab
and Dalton counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Dalton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Frank down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
Frank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
Dalton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
Frank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dalton jabs Frank right on the nose. Frank blinks but takes it well.
Dalton throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank scores with a hook.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frank in his tracks.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
As Dalton backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Dalton manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Frank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank blocks a jab.
Frank throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Frank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frank takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalton works Frank's body with a nice hook.
Dalton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frank takes one to the chin there.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton cracks Frank on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Frank falls backwards against the cage. Dalton follows up with more strikes that drop Frank to his knees. Dalton keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Frank! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Syn 722     
Date:   Oct 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Dalton jumps guard but Crosby stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Dalton controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
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.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Crosby postures up. #T2#
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Crosby swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton connects with a body shot.
Dalton scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Dalton connects with a high kick.
Jab from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Dalton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton misses the body punch
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Dalton looks to throw a body kick
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crosby can do to turn this around?
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton. #T1#
Dalton misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby. #TD#
Dalton jumps guard and drags Crosby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him. #T2#
Crosby looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Crosby 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.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalton is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Dalton 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.
Crosby is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving. #T3#
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Crosby.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby pushes Dalton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Dalton misses with some punches. #TD#
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Crosby has knocked Dalton down with a huge combo! Crosby steps away and waves a wobbly Dalton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Dalton circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Crosby. Dalton falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Crosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 710     
Date:   Aug 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Dalton 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.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Dalton misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov 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.
Dalton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kuznetsov misses the body punch
and Dalton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a head kick. Dalton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Dalton.
Dalton with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Dalton throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Dalton connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalton connects with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Dalton's ribs.
Kuznetsov motions for Dalton to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton with a nice cross.
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalton cracks Kuznetsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov is looking to chop away at Dalton's legs.
Dalton throws a leg kick
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Dalton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Dalton throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Dalton's body.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalton throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Dalton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton connects with a leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Dalton scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No joy there for Kuznetsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Dalton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Dalton.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dalton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to slow Dalton down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dalton!
Dalton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Dalton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
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!
Kuznetsov scores with a leg kick.
Dalton is looking to chop away at Kuznetsov's legs.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Dalton as he connects with a hook.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalton's head backwards.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CL#
Dalton darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Kuznetsov's ribcage. Kuznetsov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kuznetsov obliges.
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!
Dalton working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov prevents Dalton from breaking the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dalton's face.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Kuznetsov working Dalton over with knees to the body.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dalton blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton managing to block the knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalton avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalton is defending well for now.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov. #BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.#T4#
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Dalton's ribs.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#Nick Dalton's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dalton.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Dalton's defenses.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Dalton's ribs.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Dalton knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Dalton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dalton 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Dalton seems to have got his legs back now.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dalton wants to clinch.#T1#
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dalton throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Dalton counters with a one-two to the body.
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konstantin Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
No joy there for Dalton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Kuznetsov thumps Dalton with a low kick.
Kuznetsov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Dalton misses.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalton walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Dalton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuznetsov tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dalton takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuznetsov counters with a left to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dalton off the cage and back into range.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Dalton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Dalton tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Dalton takes one to the chin there.
Dalton throws a leg kick
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Dalton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dalton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Dalton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuznetsov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dalton looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Dalton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalton scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetsov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!

During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer     
Date:   Aug 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Alvado.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dalton thuds his right hand into Alvado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Dalton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvado.
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Alvado didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Alvado throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Alvado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Alvado lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
That kick from Dalton tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alvado.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvado.
Dalton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dalton's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalton scores with a jab to the head.
Alvado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dalton needs to keep his hands up - Alvado had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
A short left from Dalton.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado avoiding damage.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Alvado tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Alvado lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Dalton lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvado presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvado tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Dalton.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton is trying to push Alvado away but Alvado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Alvado.
Dalton pushes Alvado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvado.
Alvado with a nice cross.
Alvado catches Dalton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Alvado connects with a right hand. Dalton shakes it off.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado throws a low kick but Dalton moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dalton digs a good body shot into Alvado's ribs.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Dalton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alvado lands a slapping body shot.
Alvado cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
A clash of legs there as Dalton blocks the low kick.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalton sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvado moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Dalton's torso.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dalton's defenses. #T2#
Dalton throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Alvado has Dalton up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado cracks Dalton with a nice body shot.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A short uppercut from Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvado.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
Alvado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Alvado keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Dalton's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alvado throws a low kick but Dalton moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Alvado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Alvado throwing a counter right hand but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton tries to bum rush Alvado with a series of wild strikes but Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Dalton shakes it off.
Dalton wants to clinch.#T1#
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Dalton throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dalton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton cracks Alvado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvado feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Alvado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alvado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dalton - the referee stops the clock and Alvado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dalton. Alvado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a fast counter high kick but Alvado manages to duck under it in time.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvado tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Alvado with the inside leg kick.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Alvado takes the fight into the clinch.
Marco Alvado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Alvado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado. #T3#
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvado.
Alvado tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Alvado misses with a body punch.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
Dalton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good body shot from Dalton.
Alvado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dalton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton pushes Alvado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton is leaning against Alvado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
Alvado throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dalton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Alvado.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!

A victorious Marco Alvado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton lands with a straight right. Northrop didn't see that one coming.
Dalton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Northrop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dalton looks to land a left hand but Northrop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Northrop moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Northrop jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat. #SUB#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Northrop working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dalton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton wants to get up but he can't break Northrop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Dalton stands up from Northrop's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Northrop there.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Northrop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Northrop.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dalton.
Northrop moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Northrop walks into a left hand.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Northrop.#T2#
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Northrop lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Northrop.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Northrop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Northrop wants to clinch
and Dalton counters with a low kick, right behind Northrop 's knee.
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Northrop is rocked!
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Dalton lands a big right hand that sends Northrop crashing to the mat! Dalton stays standing though and waves Northrop back to his feet!
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton with the inside leg kick.
Dalton lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
A less than humble Nick Dalton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Russell Northrop stepped up to the mic, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.

 

Event: Syn 693 Warror vs Partio     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton pushes Garibaldi away with a front kick.
Garibaldi stalks Dalton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dalton's face. Dalton staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Dalton swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Garibaldi lunges at Dalton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalton's hand.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Dalton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
Michael Garibaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garibaldi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garibaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.#T1#
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Dalton breaks away and moves out of range.
Dalton throws a head kick that half lands.
Garibaldi scores with a jab. Dalton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dalton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garibaldi momentarily.
Garibaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Garibaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Garibaldi tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garibaldi can pounce on him.
Garibaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dalton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garibaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garibaldi.
Good leg kick by Dalton.
Dalton looks to land a combination but Garibaldi avoids it well.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garibaldi can pounce on him. #T2#
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Dalton.
Garibaldi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dalton. That one must have hurt.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalton scores with a shot to the body.
Garibaldi digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garibaldi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dalton's hands.
Garibaldi feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Dalton jabs Garibaldi right on the nose. Garibaldi blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garibaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dalton.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
Garibaldi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garibaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Dalton's head back.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Dalton strikes.#T3#
Garibaldi scores with a body shot.
Dalton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Dalton misses. #CL#
Garibaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Garibaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
Dalton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Dalton.
Dalton cracks Garibaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton wants to land a leg kick but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garibaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Garibaldi moves out of range easily.
Garibaldi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dalton misses with a hook. Garibaldi ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi with a jab.
Dalton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garibaldi can pounce on him.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Garibaldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dalton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garibaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalton on the side of the head.
Garibaldi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dalton misses with a leg kick.
Garibaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Dalton takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Garibaldi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Garibaldi tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
Garibaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garibaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Garibaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Garibaldi pulls guard effortlessly.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garibaldi is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garibaldi is pulling down on Dalton's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dalton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garibaldi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton distracts Garibaldi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garibaldi is controlling Dalton's posture.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Garibaldi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Garibaldi trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Garibaldi is proving a slippery customer.
Garibaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton 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.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Garibaldi defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Garibaldi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dalton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dalton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dalton wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving.
Dalton is working Garibaldi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Garibaldi blocks nicely.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garibaldi controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Garibaldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garibaldi holds on and takes a little breather. #T4##SUB#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Garibaldi blocks nicely. #SUB#
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garibaldi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Garibaldi is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Garibaldi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dalton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Garibaldi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Garibaldi 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.

Michael Garibaldi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dalton misses with a wild combination.
As Dalton tries to get set, Garibaldi tries to push him back and clinch up but Dalton manages to avoid the attempt.
Garibaldi wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalton misses with a straight right.
Garibaldi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dalton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi misses with a two punch combination.
Michael Garibaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dalton sizes up Garibaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi thumps Dalton with a low kick.
Garibaldi with a hook.#T1#
Dalton throws a head kick but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi with a nice cross.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalton manages to circle out of the way.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalton tries to land a leg kick but Garibaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dalton.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Garibaldi blocks the low kick.
Garibaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Dalton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garibaldi wants to land a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Garibaldi tries to land a front kick but Dalton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Garibaldi jabs at Dalton's body.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dalton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Dalton seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy body kick from Garibaldi
and Dalton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Garibaldi scores with a jab.
Garibaldi lands with an uppercut that bounces Dalton off the cage and back into range.
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Dalton.
An inside leg kick lands from Garibaldi.
Dalton ducks right into an uppercut from Garibaldi.
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garibaldi tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
Garibaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton misses with the combination. #T3#
Dalton walks into a left hand.
Dalton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garibaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Jab from Garibaldi.
Dalton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michael Garibaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Garibaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garibaldi lands the left hand.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
Dalton delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
Garibaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garibaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Dalton misses with a right hand #CL#
and Garibaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garibaldi.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Garibaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton with a hook.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Dalton.
Dalton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton scores with a shot to the body.
Garibaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garibaldi with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Garibaldi jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Garibaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garibaldi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Garibaldi!

Our winner, Michael Garibaldi, 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.

 

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer     
Date:   May 16, 2020
#R1#
Dalton tries to clinch up but Warror circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Warror punishes Dalton's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dalton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Warror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warror gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Dalton.
I was talking to Warror's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton prevents a body shot from Warror.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warror prevents a body shot from Dalton. #T1#
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Warror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warror jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton avoids a kick to the body.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Dalton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dalton shoots in but Warror avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Warror throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Dalton throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Dalton only half commits.
Dalton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.#T2##CL2#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Warror is working Dalton over against the cage.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton misses with a body punch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror. #BC#
Warror breaks from the clinch.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton scores with a leg kick.
Dalton checks a leg kick.#T4#
A jab from Dalton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dalton needs to keep his hands up - Warror had a free shot at his head there.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror misses with a looping right.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror checks a leg kick nicely.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Warror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Warror backing away here, and Dalton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Warror.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton tries to work over Warror's front leg with a kick but Warror checks it.
Warror does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Dalton - just one landing.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror throwing a counter right hand but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Dalton misses.
Dalton thumps Warror with a low kick.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warror scores with the left hand. Dalton knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Warror tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Warror wants to slow Dalton down by chopping away at his legs.
Warror thuds his shin into the meat of Dalton's side.
Dalton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warror circles away quickly and effectively.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Dalton's leg but Dalton calmly moves out of range.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Dalton pushes Warror up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton lands a left hand.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Warror lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Warror avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Warror lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton pushes Warror back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warror takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warror.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warror.
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Warror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warror presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror. #BC#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Dalton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dalton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Warror explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Warror lands a jab-cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Warror blocks the low kick.
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch but Warror moves out of range.
Warror sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warror throws a leg kick
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Dalton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf.
A jab from Warror does it's job there.
Dalton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalton jabs Warror right on the nose. Warror blinks but takes it well.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dalton is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Warror defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Warror circles away.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dalton just manages to avoid it.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Warror is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton tries to clinch up
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warror blocks a leg kick.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Dalton only half commits.
Warror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dalton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Dalton sees coming a mile off.
Dalton thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Dalton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf.
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warror lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warror counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dalton lands a glancing blow to the side of Warror's head.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Dalton moves his leg out of the way.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dalton is able to avoid easily.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton motions for Warror to come forward. Dalton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Dalton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Dalton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dalton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Dalton lands a left and a right that send Warror crashing to the mat, dazed. Dalton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Warror is rocked!
Warror lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Warror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warror seems to have got his legs back now.
Dalton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dalton forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.
Warror tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Dalton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warror.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton tries a body shot but Warror blocks it. #T3#
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Warror. #BC#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warror digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalton misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warror paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton swinging wildly here.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
It appears Warror was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dalton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warror's sensitive parts.
Dalton is looking to score with low kicks.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror checks a low kick from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Warror keeps the fight on the outside.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Warror misses.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Dalton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dalton tries a body shot but Warror blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Warror. #BC#
Warror manages to break the clinch.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Warror didn't see that one coming.

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 Paul Warror.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warror, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!

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

 

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Dalton jabs Whyte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Whyte blocks the leg kick.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dalton throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease.
Dalton cracks Whyte with a good jab.
Dalton cracks Whyte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dalton.
Whyte punishes Dalton's body with a nice straight punch.
Dalton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Dalton is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Dalton swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dalton scores with a jab.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton blocks a jab.
Dalton misses with a hook to the body
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton tests Whyte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whyte takes one to the chin there.
Dalton swings widly with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
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!
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whyte lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dalton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dalton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dalton tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Dalton cracks the inside of Whyte's front leg.
Dalton misses with a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dalton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Dalton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Whyte half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whyte checks a leg kick.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Whyte's ribs.
Dalton with a jab.
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Whyte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Dalton blocks the low kick.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Whyte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Dalton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whyte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Good work by Whyte as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
Whyte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Dalton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body. Whyte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton tries to work over Whyte's front leg with a kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dalton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dalton misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease.
Dalton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Whyte misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton fails to land the takedown.
Whyte tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.#T1#
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalton misses with a left hand
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Whyte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whyte throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton lands a nice looking body shot.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Whyte avoids it with no problem.
Whyte feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Dalton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dalton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Dalton misses with the combination.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton scores with a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whyte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Dalton darts in and clinches Whyte up against the cage.
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Dalton.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
A short left from Whyte.
Whyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Whyte lands a left hand.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Whyte lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Whyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Dalton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whyte misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton is looking to control Whyte's arms but Whyte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalton has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's time! Whyte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whyte swings widly with a right hand
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Benson Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Dalton unleashes a big counter combination but Whyte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Whyte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalton.
Dalton swings for the body but Whyte moves out of range.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Whyte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Whyte in a clinch.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Whyte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Whyte is working Dalton over against the cage.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the cage.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Dalton.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
Whyte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whyte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Whyte connects with a knee to the head.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Dalton is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dalton is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Dalton stalling in the clinch but Whyte improves position.
Dalton is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Whyte has denied him.
Dalton seems to have recovered his senses.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Whyte lands with a right to the head.
Whyte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Whyte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Whyte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whyte lands with a left to the head.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Whyte. #CUT#
That has opened up Nick Dalton's cut even more.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whyte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whyte with a knee to the head.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dalton blocks it with crossed arms.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage. #T4#
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Whyte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whyte working aggressively here.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Dalton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Whyte - that landed with a thud.
Whyte tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalton 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

An out of breath Nick Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Benson Whyte was interviewed post fight and said 'Man got tired of all the bullshit decisions and close fights so I went out there to kill or be killed'.

 

Event: Syn 673 Whyte vs Gravas     
Date:   Mar 01, 2020
#R1#
Dalton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggs's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalton.
Dalton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Dalton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Dalton tenderised Diggs's leg. Diggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalton to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dalton.
Nice cross by Dalton.
Dalton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggs off the cage and back into range.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Diggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Diggs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Dalton lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
Dalton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dalton.
Dalton lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton. #T3#
Dalton misses with some punches.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs stalling the fight.
Dalton presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton has Diggs pressed against the cage.
Diggs blocking some punches.
A short right from Dalton.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Diggs has had enough of the clinch but Dalton keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton scores with a jab to the head.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
Dalton swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dalton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Dalton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dalton lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
Dalton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Dalton has managed to clinch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Dalton. #BC#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton misses with a hook #TD#
and Diggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Diggs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dalton to his feet.
Dalton wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs checks the leg kick.
Dalton throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick. #T3#
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggs as he avoids it easily.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalton.
Dalton cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Diggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Dalton. #T4#
Dalton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggs's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.#CL2#
Dalton pushes Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton cracks Diggs with a good jab.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dalton scores with a leg kick.
Diggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Dalton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.
Dalton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Diggs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dalton's guard.#SUB2#
Dalton 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.#SU#
Diggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Dalton throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dalton scores with a nice right hand.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Orlando Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs checks a low kick from Dalton.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body kick.
Diggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Dalton catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Dalton throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Dalton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dalton throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dalton throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Dalton only half commits.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dalton throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Dalton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.
Dalton throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Dalton lunges at Diggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggs's hand.
Dalton connects with a crisp jab.
Dalton scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dalton, right into the meat.
Dalton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Dalton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diggs checks a low kick from Dalton.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

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

 

Event: RS TBA     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Dalton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokren is able to avoid easily.
Lokren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lokren ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lokren moves out of range of the body kick from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Lokren's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren misses with a hook.
Dalton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
That kick from Dalton tenderised Lokren's leg. Lokren is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Lokren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Lokren misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Dalton.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren lands a body punch.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lokren.#T2#
Dalton avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Lokren misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Lokren.
Lokren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokren.
A short right from Lokren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lokren misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Lokren presses Dalton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Lokren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lokren.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
Dalton dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lokren.
Lokren scores with a shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Lokren lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Lokren misses with some punches.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Dalton 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Dalton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Lokren. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton is working Lokren over against the cage.
Lokren throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
A head punch on the inside from Lokren fails to land.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lokren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
Lokren checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton thows a leg kick but Lokren checks it
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lokren counter with a right hand.
Dalton slips under a jab from Lokren.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Lokren flicks out a counter leg kick but Dalton steps away.#T1#
Lokren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Lokren's body. Lokren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lokren swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dalton stuns Lokren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Lokren's ribs.
Dalton works Lokren's body with a nice hook.
Dalton lunges at Lokren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokren's hand.
Dalton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Lokren is out of range.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
Lokren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalton lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lokren.
Dalton cracks Lokren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dalton checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokren staying out of range there.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dalton tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Lokren ducks down to avoid it.
Dalton digs a good hook to Lokren's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Lokren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalton throws a hook but Lokren blocks it.
Dalton dips to his left and cracks Lokren with an uppercut!#CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Lokren.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren blocking some punches.
Lokren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lokren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Lokren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Nick Dalton's cut is getting worse.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lokren.#T2#
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Lokren's shoulder, as Lokren tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Dalton clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dalton's brow.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lokren lands a right hand.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Lokren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lokren.
A short right from Lokren on the inside.
Lokren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Dalton into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lokren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lokren swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Lokren.
A short right from Lokren. #T3#
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Lokren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lokren tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lokren throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Lokren tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lokren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Lokren blocks an uppercut.
Lokren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lokren backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren working aggressively here.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lokren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lokren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lokren.
Lokren working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sairanix Lokren.
I think Dalton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

During a confident post fight interview, Nick Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 689     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Dalton throws the left hand but Cash avoids the punch easily.
Dalton throws a combination that misses
and Cash counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Cash throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton throws the kick towards the body but Cash avoids it.
Dalton throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalton slips a jab from Cash.
Dalton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cash.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cash moves out of range of the leg kick from Dalton.
Dalton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dalton scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Cash stumbling back into the cage.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cash lands with a slapping head kick.
Dalton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cash.
Good exchange - Dalton coming out on top.
Dalton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dalton feints and then cracks Cash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cash down.
Dalton clobbers Cash with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dalton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cash.
Cash misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.#T2#
Dalton blocks a head kick by Cash.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Cash moved away.
Cash needs to keep his hands up - Dalton had a free shot at his head there.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.#CL2#
Cash gets tackled into the cage by Dalton. Dalton maintains the clinch.
Cash is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cash lands with a right to the head.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cash gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Cash's head.
Cash misses with the head strike.
Cash misses with the head strike.
Cash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cash tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton has Cash pushed against the cage.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dalton.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Cash pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Cash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dalton throws a body punch but Cash moves out of range.
Dalton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cash.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cash walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Cash is looking to counter punch.
Dalton misses with an uppercut
and Cash counters with a nice uppercut.
Cash keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Dalton backs away, Cash returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Cash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cash checks a leg kick nicely.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
Cash defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Cash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dalton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton'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#
Cash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cash cracks Dalton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dalton slips under a jab from Cash.
Nice jab there from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Cash in a clinch.
Dalton tries to work over Cash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash tries to circle away but Dalton has him pinned against the cage.
Dalton tries a body shot but Cash blocks it.
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
Cash blocking some punches.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards. #BC#
Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cash scrambles back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dalton, right into the meat. #T1#
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cash counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dalton stuns Cash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cash walks into a jab.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton throws a jab when Cash was well out of range.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Cash lands with a kick to the temple. Dalton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dalton connects with an inside leg kick.
Dalton wants to clinch but Cash slips to the side
and Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cash is out of range. #T2#
Dalton connects with the punch.
Cash on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Cash is rocked!
Dalton cracks Cash with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Cash tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dalton pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Cash is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
A relieved looking Nick Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC MNR     
Date:   Nov 18, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Dalton. Those never looked like landing.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dalton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1##CL2#
Harris gets a clinch. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Dalton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dalton lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Dalton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalton lands with a nice combination. Harris backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Dalton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dalton misses with the head strike. #T2#
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton blocking some punches. #BC#
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton misses with a body kick.
Dalton works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris moves to clinch but Dalton breaks away
and Dalton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harris thinking.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dalton.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Harris misses with a double jab. #T3#
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dalton.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Dalton throws a head kick that half lands.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton misses the jab.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dalton with a body shot.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Dalton takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Harris wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dalton under the eye.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dalton tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dalton throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Harris clinches.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Dalton with a hook.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Dalton. #T1#
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Dalton's defenses.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris moves out of range as Dalton throws a body kick.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris looks to land a combination but Dalton avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Dalton.
Dalton throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Anselmo Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Harris pushes Dalton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris lands a body punch.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Anselmo Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton can't break the clinch.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris misses with the head strike. #T3#
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
Dalton misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Nice shot by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris slips under a jab from Dalton.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dalton - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dalton. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Dalton throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dalton.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Dalton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Harris clinches up against the ropes.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dalton takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.
Dalton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Harris clinches.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range. #T1#
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Harris defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton walks into a left hand.
Harris walks into a jab.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Dalton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Harris drives through and clinches with Dalton against the ropes.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anselmo Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Dalton looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Harris stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dalton. Dalton obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris slips a jab from Dalton.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Harris moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Harris.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Harris throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Dalton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Harris forces Dalton back against the ropes and clinches.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 Nick Dalton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

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

 

Event: CEC 680     
Date:   Oct 14, 2019
#R1#
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne is looking to counter punch.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wayne checks it well.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Wayne tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Dalton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Wayne knows he should have avoided that one.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalton's head backwards.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Dalton saw that one coming.
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Wayne swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
A left lands for Dalton.
Nice uppercut lands for Dalton. That snapped Wayne's head back.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Dalton throws a low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
Wayne is looking to counter punch.
Wayne feints a jab promting Dalton to slip. Wayne then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dalton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Dalton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne cracks Dalton with an open hand slap.#T2#
Wayne tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dalton will feel that in the morning.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne lands an overhand right.
Dalton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Dalton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne works the jab nicely.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Dalton.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dalton.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.#CL#
Wayne clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton dips to his left and cracks Wayne with an uppercut!
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton misses with a looping right.#T4#
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Wayne. That snapped Dalton's head back.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Dalton stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Wayne misses
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Dalton.
Wayne thows a body kick. Dalton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wayne jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wayne at a distance.
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton misses with a straight right.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Wayne throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
It looked like Wayne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalton.#TD#
Dalton gets caught napping as Wayne dives in and scores a takedown. Dalton manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Wayne stands and steps away. Dalton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dalton catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Dalton misses.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Dalton misses with a double jab.
Wayne shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalton avoids a kick to the body.
Dalton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2##TD#
Wayne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Dalton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Dalton.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Dalton.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Dalton.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wayne!
Dalton swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Good exchange - Dalton coming out on top.
Dalton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wayne wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Wayne stands up and waves to Dalton to follow him.
Wayne wants to clinch but Dalton slips to the side
and Dalton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalton's head backwards.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Dalton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
It seemed like Dalton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton lands with a hook. Wayne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Dalton flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Dalton as Wayne shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Dalton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Dalton with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne moves away from the strike by Dalton.
Wayne throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Wayne rushes Dalton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dalton is struggling to control the position.
Wayne is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Wayne scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wayne prevents Dalton from standing back up. #SUB#
Wayne maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dalton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wayne has cracked it and Dalton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wayne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis     
Date:   Sep 10, 2019
#R1#
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dalton lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dalton stuns Mac Airt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a one two combo.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dalton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton scores with a push kick.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Dalton throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Airt as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dalton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dalton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Dalton.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Dalton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Mac Airt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dalton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Dalton tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton misses with a kick to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dalton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dalton ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.#KD2#
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mac Airt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dalton to stand back up!
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the temple - Dalton is on wobbly legs here! Mac Airt swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dalton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mac Airt wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
Our winner, Cormac Mac Airt, 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.

 

Event: NSC 51: Le vs Kubota 2     
Date:   Aug 27, 2019
#R1#
Dalton with a nice cross.
A cross from Dalton lands.
Dalton cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rigano is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rigano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dalton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Rigano avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rigano showed some decent athleticism there.
Rigano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rigano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton is looking to escape.#T1#
Dalton won't allow Rigano to pass to mount.
Dalton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rigano is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rigano wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Rigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rigano is looking for a kimura here.
Rigano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dalton defending well though.
Dalton tries to kick Rigano off but Rigano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Dalton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rigano is on him like a limpet, forcing Dalton back against the ropes.#BC2#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Rigano's body. Rigano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dalton throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton lands with a hook. Rigano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Rigano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalton motions for Rigano to come forward. Dalton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dalton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by Dalton.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rigano gets back to half guard.
Rigano tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Rigano gets full guard.
Dalton is looking to stand up but Rigano won't let him.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily. #SUB#
Rigano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dalton defends well.#T2##SUB#
Rigano working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton wants to stand but Rigano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano blocks a jab.
Dalton lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano.
Dalton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rigano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton with a jab.
Rigano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Rigano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Dalton throws a body punch but Rigano moves out of range.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rigano goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rigano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Rigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rigano is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Rigano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rigano prevents Dalton from getting back to his feet.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet but Rigano passes into half guard.
Cliff Rigano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Rigano not doing much here.
Rigano stops Dalton from getting back to his feet.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rigano wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rigano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!

Nick Dalton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2     
Date:   Jul 30, 2019
#R1#
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Dalton counters by moving into the clinch.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Dalton throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dalton back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Diaz slams his shin into Dalton's torso.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target.
Diaz lands with a straight right. Dalton didn't see that one coming.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton swinging wildly here.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.#T2#
Dalton defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalton fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Dalton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalton cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Diaz misses with a hook.
It seemed like Dalton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Jab by Diaz.
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 Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Dalton throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.#T1#
A head kick by Dalton misses
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Dalton scores with a hook.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Dalton.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Dalton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dalton scrambles back to his feet.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Dalton. #T2#
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalton's head backwards.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Dalton with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalton throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Dalton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A big left from Dalton misses.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dalton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz delivers a nice body kick.
Dalton works the jab nicely.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton lands a slapping body shot.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalton tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. #T2#
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dalton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton lands a right hook to the body.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Dalton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the ropes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Dalton.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Dalton throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Dalton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Dalton throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Diaz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Dalton.
Dalton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Dalton throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Dalton checks it.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dalton throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dalton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dalton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalton has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nick Dalton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton lands a high kick!
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Dalton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dalton.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Dalton scores with a leg kick.
Diaz tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
Dalton throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Dalton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diaz staying out of range there.#T1#
Dalton lands a jab to the head.
Dalton cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Dalton's side.
Dalton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Dalton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dalton misses with a wild combination.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.
Dalton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a head kick. #T2#
Diaz blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dalton. Dalton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dalton lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz. #BC2#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Dalton.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!

Carlos Diaz wins by majority decision!

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

 

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri     
Date:   Jul 09, 2019
#R1#
Dalton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Diaz jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Dalton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Dalton. Those never looked like landing.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Diaz.#T1#
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Dalton needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz is looking to slow Dalton down with leg kicks.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Dalton jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diaz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Dalton moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Dalton shakes it off.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dalton tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a double jab. #T2#
Dalton looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Dalton as he connects with a hook.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dalton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dalton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Dalton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Dalton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dalton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dalton trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dalton into the ropes.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlos Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Diaz thumps Dalton with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Dalton misses.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz jabs Dalton right on the nose. Dalton blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dalton throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Dalton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dalton.
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Dalton.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
Diaz swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Dalton checks it.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Dalton tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dalton misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton scores with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Dalton down.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Dalton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalton's head.
Dalton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton. #CL#
Dalton pushes Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Dalton is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalton has his back to the ropes.
Diaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Dalton moved away.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dalton clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalton on the side of the head.
Dalton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalton punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Dalton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dalton lands with a slapping head kick.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Dalton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dalton walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Dalton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A big right from Dalton misses.
Dalton motions for Diaz to come forward. Dalton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton with a jab.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Dalton clinches up against the ropes.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton pushes Diaz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton wants to stall.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Dalton lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.

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 Nick Dalton.
I think Diaz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen     
Date:   Jun 11, 2019
#R1#
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Dalton moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland is looking for the big counter here.
Dalton throws a right hand that misses
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland feints a counter leg kick.
Dalton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rydeland if he has to take too many more of those.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Dalton. That snapped Rydeland's head back.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton misses with a hook to the body
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
Dalton throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Rydeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Dalton misses
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Dalton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Dalton.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Dalton.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton works over Rydeland's head and body with a nice combination.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalton thinking.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydeland slips a jab from Dalton.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Donk. Rydeland catches Dalton right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland slips a jab from Dalton.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalton should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Dalton.
Dalton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a two punch combo.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Dalton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Dalton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rydeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dalton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dalton throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rydeland's head backwards.
Dalton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target. #T2#
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton misses with a body shot
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.
Rydeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Rydeland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dalton finds it's way round the side to connect with Rydeland's head.
Rydeland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Dalton misses.
Dalton is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Dalton misses with the combination.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target. #CL#
Dalton clinches with his opponent.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.
Rydeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dalton is trying to break free.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton punishes Rydeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Dalton throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton clobbers Rydeland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A right-left combo lands from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalton 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Nick Dalton, 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.

 

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg     
Date:   May 21, 2019
#R1#
Alexius avoids the head kick by Dalton.
We've been hearing reports that Alexius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Alexius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Alexius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius won't allow Dalton to get back to his feet.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alexius controls the pace.
Alexius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dalton's guard.
Alexius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton pushes Alexius off looking to stand but Alexius dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalton throws a jab when Alexius was well out of range.
Alexius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalton throws a leg kick that misses.
As Dalton tries to get set, Alexius tries to push him back and clinch up but Dalton manages to avoid the attempt.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Dalton avoids it well.
Dalton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Alexius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Alexius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Alexius saw that one coming.
Alexius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Alexius clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alexius is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Alexius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Alexius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Alexius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalton lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Alexius moves out of range easily.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Dalton avoids it well.
Alexius ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Dalton. Those never looked like landing.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexius throws a counter high kick but Dalton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Alexius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalton on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexius checks a leg kick.
Alexius lands a head shot.#T1##CL#
Alexius clinches up against the ropes.
Alexius lands with a left to the head.
Dalton tries to stall but Alexius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dalton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexius.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Alexius. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Alexius has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Alexius to work.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Alexius breaks from the clinch.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexius tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it. #T2##TD#
Dalton gets caught flat footed, as Alexius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Alexius looking to pass the guard.
Alexius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexius looking to pass the guard.
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 Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Alexius blocks the low kick.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexius lands the left hand.
Dalton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexius.
Alexius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dalton backs up against the ropes.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Alexius avoids them all with ease.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Alexius avoids them all with ease.
Dalton tries to move into range but Alexius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Dalton misses.
Alexius tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.
Alexius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexius misses with a wild combination.
Dalton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dalton cracks Alexius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Alexius gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexius is able to avoid easily.
Alexius throws a combination. Dalton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dalton misses with a low kick as Alexius jumps back.
Alexius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexius blocks a low kick nicely.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dalton scrambles back to his feet.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexius walks into a stiff left hand from Dalton.
Alexius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Alexius slips under a jab from Dalton.
Alexius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dalton takes a step back to recover.
Alexius wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Dalton tries to land a front kick but Alexius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexius jabs Dalton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Alexius forces Dalton back against the ropes and clinches.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Dalton looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Alexius manages to break the clinch.
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexius stuns Dalton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alexius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalton feints a counter leg kick.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dalton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexius connects with a single shot there.
Alexius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalton is trying to counter with his kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!

Bessarion Alexius wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Bessarion Alexius made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri     
Date:   Apr 30, 2019
#R1#
Dalton moves out of range of the leg kick from Harding.
Harding has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton is looking to control Harding's arms but Harding gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dalton has his back to the ropes.
Harding scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harding throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Harding lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Harding moved away.
Harding tries a quick counter leg kick but Dalton is wise to it.
Donk. Dalton catches Harding right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a loose jab but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Harding is looking to chop away at Dalton's legs.
Dalton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dalton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Dalton connects with a nice looking jab.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Dalton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harding swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton misses with a hook
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Harding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Harding. #T2#
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
and Harding counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Harding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding misses with a straight right.
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding misses with a left hand
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harding misses with a hook to the body
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harding.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Harding checks it.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Harding.#CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Harding.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Harding uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Harding manages to break the clinch.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Harding avoids the body shot from Dalton.
A clash of legs there as Harding blocks the low kick.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Harding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a right hand that Harding ducks under and follows up with a left that Harding also avoids with ease.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harding throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton looks to land a combination but Harding avoids it well.
Harding throws a front kick aimed at Dalton's knee but Dalton avoids it well.
Harding swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Daniel Harding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Harding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Harding's shoulder, as Harding tries to avoid the shot.
Harding misses with a kick to the body
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalton misses the target.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harding has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dalton.
Harding has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Dalton lands a nice shot that snaps Harding's head back.
Harding misses with a body shot. #T2#
Harding pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Harding's belly button to the back.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harding uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
A punch combination from Dalton misses.
Harding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harding drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Harding ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton throws a shot from downtown. Harding moves away and avoids it.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harding goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harding scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Dalton misses
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Harding throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Harding scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Harding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to work over Harding's front leg with a kick but Harding checks it.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
Harding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harding scrambles back to his feet.
Harding throws a head kick that misses.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Dalton's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Dalton connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Harding lands a nice hook to Dalton's body. Dalton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harding takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dalton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Harding tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harding manages to avoid it.
Harding lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harding on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dalton. Dalton obviously looking to wear him down.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
and Harding counters with a nice leg kick.
Harding thumps Dalton with a low kick.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Harding on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Harding thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dalton if he has to take too many more of those.
Harding is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dalton rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding misses with the body kick
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Harding thuds his right hand into Dalton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harding misses with a straight right.
Dalton is looking to counter punch.
Dalton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harding looks for the body kick but Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harding's hands.
Harding's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dalton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dalton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harding slips under a jab from Dalton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalton, as that shot connected.
Dalton scores with a nice head shot.
Dalton blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
Harding is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Harding.
Well Dalton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Nick Dalton, 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.

 

Event: NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri     
Date:   Apr 02, 2019
#R1#
Vasilevskiy dodges the punch combination from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy moves out of range of the body kick.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Dalton pushes Vasilevskiy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalton smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilevskiy throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Dalton takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to slow down the pace here.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Dalton's coach down at The House Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dalton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dalton taking a breather.
Dalton working aggressively here. #TD#
Vasilevskiy decides to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Dalton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton trying to control but Vasilevskiy is working from the bottom.
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.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasilevskiy pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton prevents Vasilevskiy from getting back to his feet.
Vasilevskiy is trying to keep Dalton in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vasilevskiy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasilevskiy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilevskiys head.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Vasilevskiy's ribcage. Vasilevskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasilevskiy blocking some punches.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Vasilevskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dalton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasilevskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dalton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasilevskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasilevskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Dalton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Dalton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dalton throws a body punch but Vasilevskiy moves out of range.
It looked like Vasilevskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dalton lands a jab to the nose.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilevskiy looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Dalton moves away
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevskiy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasilevskiy takes one to the chin there.
Nick Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Dalton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vasilevskiy blocks the body kick.
Vasilevskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.#T1#
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton scores with a nice head shot.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Dalton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasilevskiy checks it well.
Dalton scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Vasilevskiy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Vasilevskiy avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Vasilevskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Dalton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Vasilevskiy avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Dalton forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevskiy fails to pull guard. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilevskiy.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilevskiy backwards.
Vasilevskiy wants to stall.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilevskiy's elbow.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilevskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Dalton tries a body shot but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasilevskiy prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton stalling in the clinch but Vasilevskiy improves position.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy wants to stall.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Vasilevskiy checks a leg kick.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilevskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton cracks the inside of Vasilevskiy's front leg.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton cracks the inside of Vasilevskiy's front leg.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilevskiy off balance momentarily.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vasilevskiy moves into the clinch.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Dalton turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vasilevskiy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalton smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilevskiy. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Vasilevskiy wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Vasilevskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vasilevskiy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Vasilevskiy misses the shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Vasilevskiy's belly button to the back.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton cracks a nice hook into Vasilevskiy's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Vasilevskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilevskiy moves away.
Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dalton.
Dalton with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilevskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch there but Dalton circles away.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Vasilevskiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Dalton avoided it.
Nick Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilevskiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
Vasilevskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton. #CL2#
Dalton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasilevskiy wants to break free but Dalton has control.
Vasilevskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilevskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilevskiy fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dalton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Dalton tries a low kick but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Baldwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin tries a low kick but Dalton avoids it.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Baldwin off balance momentarily.
Baldwin lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baldwin sets himself, and Dalton steps forward looking for the clinch! Baldwin avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Baldwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandon Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Dalton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baldwin.
Baldwin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baldwin avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Baldwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Baldwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baldwin throws a nice head kick!
Baldwin blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Dalton's front leg but catches the back leg as Dalton tries to avoid it. #T1#
Baldwin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton lands a head kick. Baldwin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dalton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin throws a chopping leg kick but Dalton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dalton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baldwin.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
It looked like Baldwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baldwin scores with a three punch combo!
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton feints a counter leg kick.
Dalton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldwin can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dalton is out of range and Baldwin settles back down.
Baldwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baldwin looks to land a body kick but Dalton moved away.
Baldwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dalton checks it well.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
We've been told by Baldwin's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dalton.
Dalton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baldwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baldwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Baldwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baldwin. #BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baldwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin tries to land a leg kick but Dalton saw it coming and moves away.
Baldwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Baldwin keeps it at a distance.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin moves away from the strike by Dalton.
Dalton throws a body punch but Baldwin moves out of range.
Dalton lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Baldwin misses with a body kick.
Baldwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Baldwin.
No joy there for Dalton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baldwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses
and Dalton counters with a low kick, right behind Baldwin 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Dalton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baldwin scores with a head kick. #CUT#
That has opened up Nick Dalton's cut even more.
Baldwin feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Baldwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dalton throws a body kick that misses.
Baldwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Baldwin misses its intended target.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Baldwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
A low kick from Baldwin is predictable there
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Baldwin checks it.
A leg kick checked by Dalton.
Baldwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Baldwin misses with a kick to the body.
Dalton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dalton throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
Dalton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baldwin avoids a kick to the body.
Dalton connects with a crisp jab.
Baldwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalton scores with a jab. Baldwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dalton defending well as Baldwin loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Baldwin off balance momentarily.
Baldwin feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baldwin backs up against the cage.
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 Brandon Baldwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baldwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dalton works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
Baldwin misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baldwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Dalton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dalton unleashes a big counter combination but Baldwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baldwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dalton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Baldwin.
Baldwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton jabs at Baldwin's body.
Dalton drops Baldwin with a huge uppercut! Baldwin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dalton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!

 

Event: DARE 59     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dalton.
Bang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dalton cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dalton's guard.#ES2#
Dalton pushes Bang off and gets back to his feet.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Bang avoids the head kick by Dalton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Dalton. That snapped Bang's head back.
Dalton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moe Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
Bang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
Dalton stuffs the takedown.
Dalton tries to clinch up.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Bang cracks Dalton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Bang blocks the leg kick.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Bang is out of range.
Bang feinted with a counter takedown.
Bang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Bang throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Bang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDalton.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalton is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Dalton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bang swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dalton.#T2#
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang tries to move into range but Dalton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bang misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dalton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Bang misses with a hook.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.#TD#
Dalton tries to sprawl but Bang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bang stops Dalton from getting back to his feet.
Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bang 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.
Bang with the ground and pound but Dalton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bang controls the pace.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang won't allow Dalton to get back to his feet.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
Bang stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Dalton.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Dalton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dalton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bang or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalton, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalton! But no joy.
Bang dives in for a single leg takedown but Dalton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bang fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Bang down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bang tries for a takedown but Dalton circles away easily
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bang. #TD#
Bang dives in and scores a takedown into Dalton's guard.
Bang is pushing down on Dalton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalton is fighting to maintain full guard but Bang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bang drops an elbow to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dalton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet.
Bang is just content to waste time from the top position. Dalton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely. #T1#
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moe Bang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bang wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Bang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang stops Dalton from standing up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bang cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Bang trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dalton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bang.
Bang with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. #T3#
Bang throws a strike but Dalton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton prevents Bang from getting back to his feet.
Bang 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#
Bang is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dalton defending well though.
Bang winds up and cracks Dalton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bang thows a huge punch but Dalton dodges it nicely.
Bang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bang looks to land a strike but Dalton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bang throws a strike but Dalton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bang managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Bang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Bang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton scores with a leg kick.
Dalton tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it.
Bang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dalton instigates a clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Bang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Bang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control.
Dalton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang in side control, throwing shots but Dalton defends. #T2#
Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bang throws an elbow but Dalton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Bang crashes against the mat.
Dalton tries to escape but Bang is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bang.
Bang tries to score with some ground and pound. Dalton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Bang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang taking a breather here. #T3#
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang.
Dalton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bang misses with the ground and pound.
Dalton is trying to buck Bang off.#SUB#
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bang throws an elbow but Dalton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dalton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dalton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow.
Dalton parries the strikes from Bang easily there. Bang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dalton to escape.
Bang taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Dalton.
I think Dalton 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Dalton!

 

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol     
Date:   Apr 21, 2017
#R1#
Phol throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton misses with the combination.
Phol misses with a kick to the body.
Phol scores with a nice head shot.
Phol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton lands a jab to the head.
Dalton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phol throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Phol looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but Phol just gets out of the way.#T1##CL#
Dalton rushes Phol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phol being controlled against the cage.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Dalton.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol slowing the pace effectively.
Phol working aggressively here.
Dalton cracks Phol with a nice body shot.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Dalton.
Dalton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phol as Dalton tries to tie him up.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phol scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Phol stalls.
Phol avoiding damage. #T3#
Phol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dalton works on Phol's body with a couple of short punches.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton working aggressively here.
Dalton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dalton.#BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Dalton tried to counter with a leg kick but Phol avoided it.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phol unleashes a big counter combination but Dalton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phol throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Phol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dalton throws a low kick but Phol avoids it.
Dalton takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalton counters with a left and a right that stings Phol.
Dalton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phol's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phol there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Phol misses.
Dalton tries to counter by clinching up but Phol breaks away and moves out of range.
Phol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dalton.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phol.
That kick from Dalton tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phol tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
and Dalton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phol thinking.
Phol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Phol finds it's target.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Phol scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton slips under a jab.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Phol!
Dalton is looking to wear down Phol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Dalton takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Phol throws the kick towards the body but Dalton avoids it.
Phol throws the kick towards the body but Dalton avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phol. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Phol. That one must have hurt.
Dalton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phol misses with a shot to the body
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol blocks a jab.
Phol throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Dalton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phol slips a straight right by Dalton.
Crunch! Phol slams his shin into Dalton's torso.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dalton as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Dalton throws the kick towards the body but Phol avoids it.
Crunch! Dalton slams his shin into Phol's torso.
Dalton misses with a kick to the body.
Dalton scores with a hook.
Phol blocks a jab.
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dalton.
Phol throws the kick towards the body but Dalton avoids it.
Phol blocks the body kick.
Phol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalton lands a jab to the head.
Dalton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Phol throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phol lands a jab to Dalton's midsection.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dalton. #CL#
Dalton has managed to clinch.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nick Dalton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dalton. #T4#
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Phol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton throws a low kick but Phol moves out of range easily.
Dalton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phol with a nice cross.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Phol misses with a combination
and Dalton counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton tried to score with a low kick but Phol checks it.
Dalton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but King Phol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Dalton thuds a left hand into Phol's body.
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
As Dalton backs off Phol throws a huge counter combo but Dalton manages to avoid it all.
Dalton moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.
Nice body kick from Dalton.
Dalton throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Phol swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dalton throws a big counter combination but Phol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalton counters with a good, hard body kick but Phol shrugs it off. #T1#
Dalton looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. #T2#
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol just leaning against Dalton, taking a breather.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Phol working aggressively here. #BC2#
Phol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton is looking to land body kicks.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton misses with a low kick as Phol jumps back.
Phol sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Phol takes one to the chin there.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Phol checks it.
Dalton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phol ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Phol is avoiding it.
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Dalton.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton thows a body kick. Phol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phol has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dalton.#T4#
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
As Phol backs away, Dalton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Phol's body. Phol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phol digs a good hook to Dalton's body.
Dalton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol scores with a jab. Dalton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phol misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Phol tries to land a leg kick but Dalton saw it coming and moves away.
Dalton throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Dalton darts in and clinches Phol up against the cage.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phol steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nick Dalton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Phol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Phol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dalton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phol. Phol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Dalton moved out of range.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dalton throws out the jab.
Phol misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Dalton.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phol avoids the body shot from Dalton. #CL#
Dalton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phol, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Phol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range.
Phol looks for the body kick but Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Dalton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dalton misses with a right hand
and Phol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dalton's knee momentarily.
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Dalton avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phol throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Dalton counters with an inside leg kick.
Phol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dalton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Dalton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phol, as that shot connected.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dalton rushes Phol and presses him up against the cage.
Phol stalling in the clinch but Dalton improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dalton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phol is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phol just leaning against Dalton, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton. #BC2#
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Dalton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Phol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Phol is looking to land body kicks.
Dalton tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
Dalton defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton moves in looking to clinch but Phol pushes him off.
Phol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Dalton moves out of range of the body kick.
Dalton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phol is out of range and Dalton settles back down.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Phol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Dalton swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton had his way with King Phol in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Dalton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Phol throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Dalton tried to counter with a leg kick but Phol avoided it.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Dalton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phol moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Phol circles away and keeps his distance.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a shot to the body.
Dalton jabs Phol right on the nose. Phol blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Dalton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dalton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dalton.
Phol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phol.
Sloppy strikes from Dalton. Those never looked like landing.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Dalton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton closes the distance but Phol moves to the side
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
Dalton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phol follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Dalton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol moves out of range of the leg kick from Dalton.
Phol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phol is looking to score with low kicks.
Phol blocks a jab.
Dalton tries to clinch but Phol is having none of it.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Phol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dalton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phol misses with a hook.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.#CL#
Dalton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Dalton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dalton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dalton counters with a nice body kick.
Dalton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phol's sensitive parts.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Dalton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Dalton misses
enabling Phol to counter with a crisp jab.
King Phol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton throws a leg kick
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol throws a body kick that misses.
Phol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Dalton ducks down to avoid it.
Phol misses the jab.
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Phol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalton counters with a big head kick but Phol shrugs it off.

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 Nick Dalton.
Well Dalton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dalton!

Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
I was talking to Dalton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton stalls.
Kicker stalls.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton has Kicker pressed against the cage.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Come on Dalton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalton tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Kicker tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Dalton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kicker.
Dalton jabs Kicker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Kicker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicker throws a combination that misses
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kicker wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Dalton scores with a nice body kick.
Dalton jabs at Kicker's body.
Nice cross by Dalton.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Dalton lands with a nice body punch.
Kicker looks winded!
Dalton slips a straight right by Kicker.
Nice body kick from Dalton.
Kicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Kicker stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Kicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dalton.
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dalton scores with a four punch combination!
Dalton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James Kicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Kicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Kicker darts in trying to clinch
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Kicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Kicker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Kicker is rocked!
Dalton lands a jab to Kicker's midsection.
Kicker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?#CL#
Dalton drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dalton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kicker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kicker drops to his knees and Dalton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

 

Event: DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson     
Date:   Mar 01, 2017
#R1#
Dalton throws a push kick but Hobson slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Dalton clinches up against the cage.
Hobson avoiding damage as Dalton throws knees to the body.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hobson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Hobson letting Dalton take a breather here.
Hobson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dalton tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson taking a breather.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Dalton tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Hobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Hobson lands the left hand.
Hobson tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton lands with a hook. Hobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short left from Dalton.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Hobson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dalton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hobson can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton. #T4#
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dalton throws a head kick but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
A big right from Hobson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.#CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hobson as Dalton tries to tie him up.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton stalling.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a jab.#CL2#
Hobson rushes Dalton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dalton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Nick Dalton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Dalton.
Dalton lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Dalton misses with a body punch.
A short left from Dalton.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Dalton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobson at a distance.
Hobson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Dalton catches Hobson right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Dalton lands the left hand.#CL2#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton avoiding damage.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Dalton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton taking a breather.#T1#
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Dalton blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Hobson's ribs.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hobson tries to get set, Dalton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hobson manages to avoid the attempt.
Hobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Hobson with a nice cross.
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Hobson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dalton. That one must have hurt.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Hobson stumbling back into the cage.
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Hobson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dalton. Dalton obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dalton. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.
Dalton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dalton on the inside.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton cracks Hobson with a nice body shot.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dalton presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dalton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Dalton stalling the fight.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
Dalton lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Dalton.#T4#
Dalton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dalton thows a body kick. Hobson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Hobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hobson gets a clinch.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Dalton.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton had his way with Mitchell Hobson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dalton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hobson misses with a wild combination.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Dalton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalton is looking to wear down Hobson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hobson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hobson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobson. #T1#
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson looks to clinch
and Dalton counters with a series of strikes. Hobson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton lands a head shot.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
Hobson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton cracks Hobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Hobson is rocked!
Dalton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?
Hobson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Dalton rushes Hobson and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dalton.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Dalton.
Dalton digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Dalton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land. #T4#
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hobson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dalton is unloading with more strikes now! Hobson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: DFC 19: Battleground     
Date:   Feb 10, 2017
#R1#
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Kicker swinging wildly here.
Dalton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicker momentarily.
Kicker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Kicker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kicker ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dalton lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Dalton misses.
Kicker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Kicker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Dalton thumps Kicker with a low kick.
Kicker throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicker misses with the combination. #T1#
Kicker takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Dalton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dalton keeps Kicker at a distance using the push kick.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dalton.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Kicker off balance momentarily.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Kicker off balance momentarily.
Kicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body. Dalton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Kicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton lands a jab to the nose.
Dalton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kicker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dalton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Dalton. #T2#
Kicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dalton. That's going to slow Kicker down.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicker missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton scores with a head kick. Kicker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kicker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Kicker misses.
Dalton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dalton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton thows a body kick. Kicker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Kicker. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Kicker misses with a double jab. #CL#
Kicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kicker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Kicker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land. #T3#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action. #BC2#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kicker throws a nice looking combination but Dalton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dalton.
Dalton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kicker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donk. Dalton catches Kicker right on the button with a cross.
Dalton works the jab nicely.
Kicker misses with a straight right.
Dalton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton slips a jab from Kicker.
Dalton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalton clobbers Kicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalton tests Kicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Kicker avoids the head kick by Dalton.
A big left from Kicker misses.
Dalton throws a head kick that half lands.
Kicker throws a hook but Dalton avoids it easily.
Dalton is looking to land body kicks.
Kicker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalton, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Kicker is rocked!
Kicker needs to keep his hands up - Dalton had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Kicker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton drops Kicker with a huge uppercut! Kicker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dalton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton is the new welterweight champion!
James Kicker was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.

 

Event: DFC 10: Season's Beatings     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Artis stalks Dalton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dalton's face. Dalton staggers backwards, shaken.
Artis throws a leg kick
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Marshall Artis has been cut.#KD#
Dalton drops Artis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Artis looks back up at him and smiles so Dalton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Artis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dalton counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: DFC 6: Havoc     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1#
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton misses the shot to the body.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
De Santos tries to clinch
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
De Santos lands a jab to Dalton's midsection.
De Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santos.
It looked like Dalton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santos tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton throwing a counter right hand but De Santos manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and De Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from De Santos misses.
De Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
De Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like TJ De Santos has been cut.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
De Santos misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalton misses the target.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santos misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Santos!
De Santos lands a front kick.
A shot to the body from De Santos misses #KD#
and Dalton counters with a crisp one two that drops De Santos! Dalton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Santos to his feet! De Santos is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Good exchange - Dalton coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
De Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Santos.
De Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
De Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Santos.
As De Santos looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but De Santos just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Dalton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
De Santos swings widly with a right hand
and De Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Santos cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Santos.
Dalton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Santos's head.
Dalton thuds a left hand into De Santos's body.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As De Santos looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but De Santos just gets out of the way.
De Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dalton misses its target.
De Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dalton rather than just go for the knockout.
De Santos looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.#T4#
Dalton jabs De Santos right on the nose. De Santos blinks but takes it well.
De Santos tries to work over Dalton's front leg with a kick but Dalton checks it.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Santos misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
De Santos tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
De Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalton, pushing him back against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santos backwards.
Good body shot from Dalton.
De Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Santos misses with the head strike.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dalton works De Santos's body with a nice hook.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton avoids the head kick by De Santos.
Dalton lands a jab.
De Santos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by De Santos misses
and Dalton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dalton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TJ De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos tried to score with a low kick but Dalton checks it.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Santos takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
Dalton is looking to counter punch.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
De Santos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses.
De Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton lands a nice hook to De Santos's body. De Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Santos throws a leg kick
and De Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton checks a leg kick.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Santos throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Dalton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Dalton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Santos looks to clinch
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
De Santos is breathing heavily.
Good work by Dalton as he checks the leg kick.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santos is just out of range.
De Santos misses the body punch
and Dalton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
De Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
De Santos is rocked!
De Santos gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dalton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Dalton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dalton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling Dalton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Dalton closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Johnson out cold! Johnson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: LKO18 Massacre     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Nile lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dalton misses with a hook.
Dalton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Apophis Nile has been cut.
Nile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Nile's shoulder, as Nile tries to avoid the shot.
Nile wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalton 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.
Nile lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton throws a lazy right hand but Nile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nile darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Dalton misses.
Nile seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nile slips a straight right by Dalton.
Dalton takes one to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Nile ducks down to avoid it.
Nile slips a jab from Dalton.
Nile moves away from the strike by Dalton.
Nile lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nile.
Dalton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Nile's shoulder, as Nile tries to avoid the shot.
Nile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Nile's shoulder, as Nile tries to avoid the shot.
Nile tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalton manages to circle out of the way.
Dalton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nile throws a hook to the side of Dalton's head but Dalton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nile cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Nile saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a hook to the side of Nile's head but Nile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalton lands with an uppercut that bounces Nile off the cage and back into range.
Nile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Nile is rocked!
Dalton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nile head around and knocks him out cold! Dalton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Dalton!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 08, 2016
#R1#
Glanton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Glanton - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Louis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Louis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glanton blocks a head kick by Louis.
Louis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Louis is rocked!
Glanton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Glanton finish him?
Glanton connects with a superb combination that knocks Louis out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Glanton before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Louis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Glanton!
A victorious Luke Glanton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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