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Event:
Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover. Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nick Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dio moves into range and connects with a jab. Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dio feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dio to score with a decent uppercut. Carter is looking to clinch. A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot. Dio throws a good cross that connects.
Dio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dio lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover. Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter tries to clinch up and Dio counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Dio to acknowledge the strikes. Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dio counters with a left and a right that stings Carter. Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab. A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot. Dio scores with a decent looking hook. Dio has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely. Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Good exchange - Dio coming out on top.#T2# Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively. Dio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Dio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Carter wants to clinch. Dio throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely. Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dio. Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3# Dio lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dio throws a one two combo.
Dio with a hook. Dio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nick Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dio takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses. Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Carter shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily. Carter tries to clinch up and Dio counters with a stiff right hand. Dio misses with the combination.
#T4# Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter fails in his attempt to clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carter moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab. Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.#CL# Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dio, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses. Dio is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dio wants to break free but Carter has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter looks to clinch and Dio counters with a one-two to the body. Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Dio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dio closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1# Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dio scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Dio.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Dio takes an elbow to the forehead. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow. Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dio working hard to break the clinch. Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2# Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dio counters with a nice uppercut. Dio throws a right and a left that both miss. Nick Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dio misses with the combination.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Carter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dio throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem. Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard. Carter with a nice head shot there. Dio wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it. Dio keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #T3# Carter passes Dio's left leg - he's now in half guard. Carter trying to control the action but Dio is working from the bottom. Carter passes to side control. Dio is trying to escape the position but Carter is controlling the position. Carter landing strikes. Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position. Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working. Dio wants to get back to his feet but Carter drags him back down.#T4##SUB# Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Carter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Carter tries to clinch and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Dio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dio throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease. Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dio cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs. A cross from Dio lands. Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off. Dio lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Carter tries to clinch there but Dio circles away.
Dio looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Carter tries to clinch up. Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Dio. Carter darts in trying to clinch and Dio counters with a one-two to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Dio. Dio throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks Carter with an open hand slap. Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2##CL# Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dio keeps the fight on the outside. Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dio manages to circle out of the way. Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head. Dio throws out a powerful jab. Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carter on the side of the head. Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD# Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Carter prevents Dio from escaping the position. Mick Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dio can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Carter in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dio is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Carter!
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Event:
HI 63- From the Depths of Hell
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Allen misses with a head kick.
Dio misses with a double jab.
#CL# Allen takes the fight into the clinch. Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards. Allen keeps control of Dio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short uppercut from Dio. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dio as Allen tries to tie him up. Dio is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dio is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Terry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dio cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Allen moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Allen wants to clinch up but Dio keeps it at a distance. Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# A punch combination from Dio misses. Allen tries to clinch up and Dio counters with a nice body shot. Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily. Allen dives in and grabs Dio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes down on Allen's head and hops out. Allen with a jab. Allen tries to clinch but Dio is having none of it. Allen throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
Allen wants to clinch but Dio slips to the side and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Allen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Allen tries to clinch but Dio is having none of it. Dio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dio lands a lovely overhand right.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Allen misses with a wild body shot. Dio jabs at Allen's body. Dio throws a shot to the body.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Allen moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off. Dio misses with a two punch combination.
Allen is looking to clinch. Dio lands with a good body shot. Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Allen tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily and Dio counters with a left to the body. Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Allen has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice combination there by Dio.
Allen tries to clinch up. Dio throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
Dio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio. Dio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Allen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Allen throws a leg kick enabling Dio to counter with a crisp jab. Dio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Allen slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dio is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4##CL# Allen rushes Dio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Allen prevents Dio from breaking the clinch. Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dio. Dio is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.#BC2# Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dio misses with a two punch combination.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Allen wants to clinch up but Dio keeps it at a distance. Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen is looking to clinch but Dio is avoiding it.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Allen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dio looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Dio swinging wildly here.
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Allen takes one to the chin there. Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen. Allen jabs at Dio's body. Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook. Dio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
#T1##CL# Allen has Dio up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position. Dio scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head. Dio lands on the inside with an uppercut. Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Allen misses with the head strike.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position. Allen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen. Some wild striking there from Allen.
Dio punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.#T2# Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dio tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Allen appears to be looking for a big counter. Dio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head. Allen tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance. Dio walks into a stiff left hand from Allen. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Allen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy. Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dio jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen tries to clinch up. Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Terry Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Dio. Allen has his takedown stuffed and Dio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3# Dio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Dio works over Allen's head and body with a nice combination. Allen tries to clinch but Dio moves away and Dio counters with a left and a right that stings Allen. Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Allen fails in his attempt to clinch. Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Allen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Dio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nice cross by Dio. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dio with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dio cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nick Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Dio does it's job there. Allen throws a lazy head kick and Dio counters with a lovely straight right hand! Allen wants to clinch and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4# Dio throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab from Dio finds it's way through Allen's defenses. Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dio jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dio keeps the fight on the outside. Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Allen with a poor takedown and Dio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot. Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range. Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range. Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A left lands for Dio. Dio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Dio. Dio tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Allen tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range. Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1# Allen tries to clinch up and Dio counters with a stiff right hand. Dio avoids the head kick by Allen.
Dio slips a straight right by Allen. Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Allen clinches up with Dio and pushes him back against the cage. Dio lands with a short shot to the head. Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Dio breaks from the clinch.
Dio with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2# Dio circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Dio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
Allen tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dio with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Dio there. Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio scores with a nice strike. Allen moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off. Dio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Allen needs to keep his hands up - Dio had a free shot at his head there. Dio scores with a nice strike.#TD# Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Dio is concentrating on defense, preventing Allen from advancing position. Allen prevents Dio from standing back up.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Dio is defending well. Dio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head. Dio tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4##ES2# Dio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Dio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dio jabs at Allen's body. Dio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dio misses with a two punch combination.
Allen is looking for a counter combo. Dio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Nick Dio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Allen has his takedown stuffed and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Allen tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range. Dio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye. Terry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Allen throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dio 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dio! Nick Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HI 62
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1# Li Won scores with a nice head shot. Li Won throws a sloppy head kick and Dio moves out of range easily. A telegraphed right hand from Li Won misses the target. Dio on the wrong end of a nice hook. Li Won takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Li Won keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dio backs off Li Won throws a huge counter combo but Dio manages to avoid it all. Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Li Won's head. Dio misses with a looping right. Li Won shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Dio there. Li Won takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Li Won throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dio counter with a right hand. Li Won doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Dio counter with a right hand. A right-left combo lands from Dio. Li Won dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Dio misses with a looping right. Li Won throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem. Dio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2# Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Li Won's head. Li Won fails to land the takedown. Dio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nick Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Li Won. Dio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dio cracks Li Won with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nick Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Li Won looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range. A right-left combo lands from Dio. Dio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Li Won throws a counter combo. Li Won shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li Won on the side of the head. Dio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li Won counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Li Won has a takedown stuffed. Dio throws out a loose jab but Li Won uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Li Won fails with a takedown attempt. Dio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Li Won throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily. Li Won misses with a body shot.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li Won moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Li Won avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination! Nice sprawl there from Dio as Li Won shoots in. Li Won takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Li Won tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dio slips a jab and a cross from Li Won.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Despite the aggression on Li Won's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li Won closes the distance looking to clinch and Dio counters with a two punch combo. #CUT# It looks like Cheng Li Won has been cut.#T1# Li Won takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dio's corner calls for a 1-2. Dio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nick Dio is winning the standup battle so far. Dio lands an overhand right. Li Won slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right. A head kick by Li Won misses and Dio counters with a one-two to the body. Li Won slips under a jab.#T2# Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Li Won's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Li Won swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Li Won closes the distance and clinches up with Dio, looking for a takedown. Li Won pushes Dio against the cage but Dio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li Won can do to turn this around? Li Won takes one to the chin there. Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li Won swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Li Won looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Li Won throws a looping overhand right but Dio ducks down to avoid it. Dio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination!#T3# No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dio. Li Won does a little dance to reset his feet. Li Won slips a jab from Dio. Li Won only half commits to the counter leg kick. Li Won swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li Won throws out the jab. #CL2# Li Won rushes Dio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Li Won.
#T4##BC# Dio manages to break the clinch.
Dio sizes up Li Won with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Li Won avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dio looks to land a combination but Li Won avoids it well. Dio catches Li Won with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Dio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Li Won is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Li Won. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A combination from Dio does no damage. Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li Won has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Li Won dodges the punch combination from Dio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dio dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Cheng Li Won's cut. 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# Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Li Won slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
A nice side step and Li Won releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Li Won tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dio misses with a straight left. A jab from Dio does it's job there. Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing. Li Won walks into a left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio works over Li Won's head and body with a nice combination. Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li Won dives in and grabs Dio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes down on Li Won's head and hops out. A combination from Dio does no damage. #T1# Li Won scores with a hook to the body. Dio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nick Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Li Won slips a jab from Dio. Li Won tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance. Dio throws a jab but it's blocked by Li Won. Li Won now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Decent striking displayed by Dio there. Dio throws a series of punches but Li Won avoids them all with ease. Li Won is trying to counter with his kicks. Dio misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Li Won staying out of range there. Li Won tries a quick counter leg kick but Dio is wise to it. Li Won's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dio under the eye. Dio stalks Li Won and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Li Won's face. Li Won staggers backwards, shaken. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Li Won tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Li Won connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dio. Dio circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Li Won lands a glancing blow to the side of Dio's head. A punch combination from Dio misses. Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li Won was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio. Dio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Dio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dio lands a nice hook to Li Won's body. Li Won takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Li Won on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dio lands with a hook. Li Won tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Li Won works the jab nicely. Li Won goes for a double leg but Dio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dio continues to drive forward. Li Won misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dio cracks Li Won with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li Won counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dio throws a series of punches but Li Won moves out of range. Li Won scores with a one two! Dio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. 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! Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nick Dio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Li Won throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Li Won closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Dio breaks from the clinch.
Li Won misses with a two punch combination.
Cheng Li Won has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dio looks to land a combination. Li Won sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Dio showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dio, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Dio! Nick Dio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HI40: WedFight VI
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1# A big right from Dio misses. Montague John Druitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Druitt defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand. Druitt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL# Druitt has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Druitt. Dio leaning against his opponent.
Dio tries a body shot but Druitt blocks it.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Druitt is controlling him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dio. A nice glancing elbow lands by Druitt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio takes an elbow to the forehead. Dio can't break the clinch.
Dio misses with the head strike.
Dio tries to circle away but Druitt has him pinned against the cage. Druitt tries to throw a body punch but Dio avoids it by throwing Druitt back against the cage. Druitt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Druitt lands a nice elbow. #T1# Dio throws an elbow that misses.
Dio tries to work over Druitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dio takes an elbow to the temple. Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Druitt has him pressed against the cage. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Druitt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Dio. Druitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses. Druitt blocks an uppercut.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A knee to the head by Druitt.
#CUT# It looks like Nick Dio has been cut. Dio looks winded! 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! Druitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it. Dio tries a body shot but Druitt blocks it.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Druitt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Druitt tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Druitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dio's efforts to push away. Nice elbow from Druitt. Druitt lands an elbow inside that Dio shrugs off. Dio lands a shot to the body. Druitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses. Druitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Druitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio wants to break free but Druitt has control.
Dio can't break the clinch.
Druitt crunches a lovely knee into Dio's ribcage. Druitt landing knees to the head.
Druitt lands a nice elbow. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dio takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3# Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Druitt has him pressed against the cage. Druitt is struggling to control the position. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Druitt lands an elbow inside. Dio takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC# Dio is rocked! Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Druitt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Dio tries a body shot but Druitt blocks it.
Druitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Druitt is struggling to control the position. Druitt lands with a right to the head. Druitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4# Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment. Druitt misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Druitt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dio working hard to break the clinch. Druitt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Druitt lands an elbow inside. We've been informed that Dio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nice elbow from Druitt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dio. A head punch on the inside from Druitt fails to land. Druitt blocking some punches.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Druitt. Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Druitt obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montague John Druitt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nick Dio'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##CL# Druitt drives through and clinches with Dio against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Druitt.
The referee calls for Druitt to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Druitt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Druitt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dio up against the cage. Druitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Druitt throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Druitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio tries to circle away but Druitt has him pinned against the cage. Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nice elbow from Druitt. Dio blocking some punches.
Druitt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Knees to the body from Druitt.
Dio is breathing heavily.#T1# Nice elbow from Druitt. Druitt lands an elbow inside. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Druitt working aggressively here.
Dio is trying to push Druitt away but Druitt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dio tries to break the clinch but Druitt is controlling the position. Dio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Druitt's elbow. Druitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Druitt has Dio pressed against the cage, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Montague John Druitt has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Druitt blocks an uppercut.
Dio swings wildly with an uppercut but Druitt uses good head movement to avoid it. Druitt lands a nice elbow. Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. #T2# Dio wants to get back to striking at distance but Druitt won't allow it.
Druitt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Druitt scores with a hook to the body. Druitt taking a breather. Dio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Druitt finish him? Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Druitt stalling against the cage.
Druitt seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Druitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around? Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# That has opened up Nick Dio's cut even more. Druitt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses. Druitt lands a nice elbow. #T3# Dio letting Druitt take a breather here. Dio trying to control the position but instead, Druitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dio into the cage. Dio prevents a body shot from Druitt. Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Druitt stalling in the clinch.
Dio is trying to force a seperation but Druitt has the dominant position. Dio takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice elbow from Druitt. Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Dio, against the cage.
Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment. Dio is trying to force a seperation but Druitt has the dominant position. Dio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Druitt has Dio pushed against the cage. Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dio is trying to break the clinch but Druitt is controlling him. Nice elbow from Druitt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Druitt lands a damaging elbow. Dio takes a knee to the side of the body. Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# The cut above Nick Dio's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Druitt lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment. Druitt creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Dio! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Druitt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montague John Druitt! Montague John Druitt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Dio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. From Heaven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A good leg kick by From Heaven. Dio connects with a jab. The From Heaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. From Heaven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and From Heaven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. From Heaven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dio. That did some damage! A combination from Dio does no damage. A telegraphed right hand from From Heaven misses the target. Dio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but From Heaven manages to circle out of the way. From Heaven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but From Heaven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dio backing away here, and From Heaven unleashes a leg kick that just misses. From Heaven throws a lazy uppercut
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by From Heaven. From Heaven has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. From Heaven scores with a leg kick.
From Heaven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. From Heaven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. From Heaven throws a body kick, spinning off balance letting Dio counter with a right hand. From Heaven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dio counters with a series of strikes. From Heaven will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1# Dio works over From Heaven's head and body with a nice combination. A big left from From Heaven misses. From Heaven slips under a jab from Dio. From Heaven throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot. From Heaven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dio. Dio scores with a punch to the head. Dio throws a looping overhand right but From Heaven ducks down to avoid it. Dio swings for the body but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
From Heaven lands a jab. From Heaven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dio stalks From Heaven and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into From Heaven's face. From Heaven staggers backwards, shaken. 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! Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from From Heaven. Dio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. From Heaven jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# From Heaven throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot. Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Heaven paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio walks forward, straight into a front kick from From Heaven. Dio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from From Heaven. From Heaven defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand. A solid leg kick lands there for From Heaven.
From Heaven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from From Heaven. A nice combination there by From Heaven.
#T3# Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio connects with a nice looking jab.
From Heaven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dio throws a looping overhand right but From Heaven ducks down to avoid it. Dio dodges the punch combination from From Heaven.
From Heaven loads up on a big right hand but Dio slips the punch. Dio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Decent striking displayed by Dio there. From Heaven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
From Heaven scores with a jab. Dio acknowledges it with a nod of the head. From Heaven thumps Dio with a low kick. Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. From Heaven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dio throws out the jab. From Heaven is looking to slow Dio down with leg kicks. Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# From Heaven thumps Dio with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dio looks to land a right hand but From Heaven moved out of range. Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Heaven paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A swing and a miss from From Heaven. Dio moves away from the strike by From Heaven. From Heaven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dio. From Heaven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dio will feel that in the morning. Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
From Heaven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. From Heaven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dio walks forward, straight into a front kick from From Heaven. From Heaven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The From Heaven will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Dio lands with a good body shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for From Heaven. A good leg kick by From Heaven. A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target. From Heaven misses with a lunging right hand
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. From Heaven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Dio pushes From Heaven up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on From Heaven's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# From Heaven breaks from the clinch.
From Heaven misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. From Heaven scores with a kick to the midsection. From Heaven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
From Heaven avoids a punch combination nicely.
The From Heaven seems to be getting the better of the standup. A chopping leg kick lands by From Heaven. #T1# Dio scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Dio finds it's way through From Heaven's defenses. Dio looks to land a combination but From Heaven avoids it well. Good exchange - From Heaven coming out on top. A swing and a miss from From Heaven. Dio tries to bum rush From Heaven with a series of wild strikes but From Heaven uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dio throws a body shot but no joy. Dio jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Dio scores with a three punch combo!
Dio looks to land a left hand but From Heaven moved out of range nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for From Heaven.
Nick Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. From Heaven looks to land a right hand but Dio moved out of range. Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from From Heaven.#T2# From Heaven misses with a looping left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. That kick from From Heaven tenderised Dio's leg. Dio is trying to keep his angry face on. Dio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
From Heaven scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Dio misses. From Heaven throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# From Heaven gets tackled into the cage by Dio. Dio maintains the clinch. #BC# Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by From Heaven. From Heaven throws a leg kick which misses Dio's front leg but catches the back leg as Dio tries to avoid it. From Heaven misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. From Heaven throws out a powerful jab. Dio misses the shot to the body. From Heaven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3# Dio staying out of range there. From Heaven throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it. Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by From Heaven.
From Heaven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dio will feel that in the morning. From Heaven thuds his shin into the meat of Dio's side. Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing. From Heaven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. From Heaven scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. From Heaven throws a jab but it's blocked by Dio. Dio slips under a jab. From Heaven is looking to slow Dio down with leg kicks. Dio jabbing away but nothing is landing. A solid leg kick lands there for From Heaven.
#T4# From Heaven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dio slips a straight right by From Heaven. Dio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. From Heaven sees it coming and avoids it easily. From Heaven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! From Heaven throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot. From Heaven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dio moves out of range of the strikes. From Heaven slips under a jab from Dio. From Heaven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. From Heaven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dio's calf. From Heaven lands a jab to the head.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from From Heaven. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The From Heaven 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# Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and From Heaven counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dio 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 combination from Dio does no damage. Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dio throws a right hand that From Heaven ducks under and follows up with a left that From Heaven also avoids with ease. From Heaven scores with a kick to the body.
From Heaven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. From Heaven swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Heaven paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dio moves away from the strike by From Heaven. Dio attempts a counter takedown but From Heaven avoids it well and moves away. A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Dio down. Dio 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.#T1# Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio throws a lazy right hand but From Heaven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Dio misses the target. #CL# Dio closes the distance and pushes From Heaven back into the cage.#BC# Dio manages to break the clinch.
From Heaven loads up on a big right hand but Dio slips the punch. From Heaven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily. From Heaven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. From Heaven scores with a one two! Dio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Dio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dio lands a jab. From Heaven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2# From Heaven looks to land a right hand but Dio moved out of range. From Heaven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by From Heaven. Dio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dio looks to throw the jab but From Heaven is out of range. Dio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. From Heaven thows a body kick. Dio tries to catch it but that hurt him. From Heaven misses with a double jab.
From Heaven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Dio misses. A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Dio down. Dio stuns From Heaven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. From Heaven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Dio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by From Heaven. From Heaven obviously looking to wear him down.
Dio throws out a loose jab but From Heaven uses good head movement to avoid it. Dio lands with an uppercut that bounces From Heaven off the cage and back into range. Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. From Heaven fails to land with a series of punches.
From Heaven throws a hook to the side of Dio's head but Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
From Heaven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dio feints a jab promting From Heaven to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. From Heaven slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. From Heaven scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dio misses with an uppercut
and From Heaven counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily. The From Heaven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! From Heaven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A swing and a miss from From Heaven. Dio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract From Heaven. From Heaven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dio avoids the body shot from From Heaven.
From Heaven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - From Heaven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. From Heaven lands a right hook to the body.
From Heaven moves away from the strike by Dio. From Heaven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by From Heaven. From Heaven obviously looking to wear him down.
Dio swings for the body but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem. Nick Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! From Heaven slips a jab from Dio.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight! The From Heaven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got From Heaven 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The From Heaven! Nick Dio spoke after the fight, saying 'Damm, I'll be back.'.
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Event:
WedFight IV
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Dio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dio wants it to stay on the feet. Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Dio has managed to clinch.
#BC# Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nick Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dio cracks Fields with an open hand slap. Dio cracks Fields with a right hand to the side of the head. Fields waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.#TD# Fields shoots in and bounces Dio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2# Dio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fields presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD# Fields manages to pull guard.
Dio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dio trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom. Fields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there. Fields is trying to keep Dio in close.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB# Fields has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fields has tightened it up now! Dio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Fields! Nick Dio spoke after the fight, saying 'Damm, I'll be back.'.
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