Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 40: In Bloom
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Nurudinov throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Nurudinov shoots in for a double leg but Dio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Dio takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurudinov is working for takedown but Dio is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Nurudinov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dio wants to improve his position but Nurudinov is controlling well.
Dio is pressing down on Nurudinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
Nurudinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurudinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurudinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurudinov stops Dio from standing up.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
Dio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurudinov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurudinov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nurudinov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Dio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio wants to stand but Nurudinov is controlling the position.
Nurudinov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dio's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurudinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio working a defensive guard here.
Nurudinov is in close to Dio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dio has his hands on Nurudinov's head, controlling the position.
Nurudinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dio pulls Nurudinov in to control the position. #T3#
Dio is trying to control the position but Nurudinov postures up.
Nurudinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nurudinov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dio covers up, he's hurt! Nurudinov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nurudinov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nurudinov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Dio stuns Ronaldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronaldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dio circles away.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Ronaldo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dio has knocked Ronaldo down with a huge combo! Dio steps away and waves a wobbly Ronaldo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Pele Ronaldo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Dio drops Ronaldo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ronaldo looks back up at him and smiles so Dio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ronaldo is rocked!
Dio wobbles Ronaldo with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Dio dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Ronaldo to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Dio!
After winning the bout, John Dio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Huge shoots in but no luck this time.
Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huge 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huge, as that shot connected.
Dio slaps away a takedown attempt from Huge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huge throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huge tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Huge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tony Huge has been cut.#BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huge tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tony Huge 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dio! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Huge enables Dio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Huge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huge wants to stand but Dio is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Huge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio looking to sit in guard and control but Huge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dio seems keen to control Huge's posture.
Huge preventing the sweep.
Dio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Huge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huge is one step ahead there.
Dio is pulling down on Huge's head. It's preventing any offense from Huge, at least for the moment.#T2#
Huge won't allow Dio to get back to his feet.
Dio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huge's guard. #REVR#
Huge pulls Dio in close to his closed guard and prevents Dio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dio postures up.
Huge wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dio landing some decent shots from guard.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huge's head.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huge is keeping the position for now.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huge working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Huge wants to stand but Dio is controlling the position.
Dio stands up over Huge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huge trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Huge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huge is keeping the position for now.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Huge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dio leaves Huge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huge is trying to counter with his kicks.
Huge tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Huge tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Huge tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily
and Dio counters with a series of strikes. Huge will be more careful next time no doubt.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Huge.
Dio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dio counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Dio lands with a hook. Huge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Dio darts in and clinches Huge up against the cage.
Huge can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dio.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#TD#
Dio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Huge manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huge just leaning against Dio, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Dio.
Huge is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dio - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Dio breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Dio drops Huge with a beautiful combination! Huge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dio is looking for the KO!
and Dio counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Huge! He's just covering up as Dio starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tony Huge was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey maaann'.

Event: Grunge 28: Seaside Suicide
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsMore throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
IsMore cracks Dio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
IsMore lands with an uppercut that bounces Dio off the cage and back into range.
IsMore swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
IsMore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
IsMore misses with a hook. Dio ducked under it nicely.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
More IsMore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio walks into a straight right hand from IsMore.
Dio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
IsMore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore misses 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!#TD#
IsMore looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
IsMore drops an elbow to the side of Dio's head. #T1#
Dio wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio taking some punishment here, with IsMore in his half guard.
Dio wants to get back to full guard.
IsMore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dio trying to control here.
IsMore missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
IsMore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
IsMore trying to control from half guard but Dio is working away.
Dio wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy.
IsMore prevents Dio from improving his position.
IsMore is keen to just control but Dio is a slippery customer.
IsMore 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.#T2#
Dio is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore trying to control from half guard but Dio is working away.
IsMore prevents Dio from improving his position.
Dio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
IsMore not doing much here.
Dio is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dio regains full guard. Nicely done.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
IsMore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Dio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst IsMore is controlling him.
IsMore postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio tries to break the clinch but IsMore is controlling the position.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dio swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore keeps control of Dio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from IsMore.
A right hand to the body from Dio.
A bit of stalling here from Dio. #T4#
Dio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards. #BC#
IsMore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
IsMore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
IsMore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from IsMore lands.
IsMore swings widly with a right hand
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dio on the side of the head.
Dio wants to clinch.
Dio scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

More IsMore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
IsMore connects with a crisp jab.
Dio throws a series of punches but IsMore moves out of range. #TD#
Dio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore postures up and lands a big shot to Dio's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?#T1#
IsMore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IsMore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dio 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.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
IsMore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
IsMore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dio keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore postures up.
IsMore looking to pass the guard. #T2#
IsMore is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
IsMore with a nice head shot there.
IsMore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#Dio is rocked!
IsMore throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio is still in real trouble! Can IsMore finish him?
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
IsMore postures up.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
IsMore is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dio 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.
Dio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dio keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as IsMore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IsMore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst IsMore is controlling him.
IsMore forces his way into half guard.
Dio is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dio is refusing to be controlled, as IsMore sits in half guard.
IsMore thows a huge punch but Dio dodges it nicely. #T4#
Dio trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IsMore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
IsMore scores with a big shot! Dio's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dio! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, More IsMore waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Grunge 26: Ultramega OK
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Dio digs a good hook to Bear's body.
Bear on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dio misses with a double jab
and Bear counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dio clinches. #BC#
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Dio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dio swinging wildly here.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio works the jab nicely.
Dio throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dio cracks Bear with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bear on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dio has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear is looking to control Dio's arms but Dio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bear has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Dio throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
Dio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bear's hands.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dio has knocked Bear down with a huge combo! Dio steps away and waves a wobbly Bear back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bear is rocked!
Dio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio tries to clinch up but Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Bear misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bear has knocked Dio down with a huge combo! Bear steps away and waves a wobbly Dio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Dio is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Bear throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Bear misses with a straight right.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio throws a combination that misses
and Bear counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bear misses with a straight left.
Dio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice shot by Dio.
Dio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bear was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Bear gets caught napping as Dio dives in and scores a takedown. Bear manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass.
Dio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bear keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Bear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Dio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bear is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bear has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bear won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dio wants to stand up but Bear is controlling him.
Dio seems keen to control Bear's posture.
Bear won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio 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.#SU#
Bear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dio, up you get!
Nice defenses there by Dio.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bear tries to move into range but Dio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bear or perhaps it was just good defense by Dio, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
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#
Bear swings for the body but Dio moves out of range. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dio lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Dio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Dio scores with a hook to the body.
Bear takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dio gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio cracks Bear with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dio immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bear is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
After winning the bout, John Dio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.

Event: Grunge 22: Something InThe Way
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Dio's leg but Dio calmly moves out of range.
Gracie with a nice calf kick.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Dio looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Dio tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Dio moved out of range.
Dio takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
As Dio backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dio.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Dio saw that one coming.
Dio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dio at a distance.
Dio tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Dio misses.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie thumps Dio with a low kick.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio connects with a single shot there.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dio scores with a punch to the head.#T2##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dio working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Gracie has control of Dio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dio tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Dio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dio has worked his arm free - good work by Dio!
Dio dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Dio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dio some visible discomfort.
Gracie working away.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of Dio's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dio seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dio is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dio is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie retains his heavyweight title!
John Wayne Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Dio both land. Nice combination.
Dio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bear doesn't seem bothered though.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Dio counters with a right hand to the body.
Dio works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Bear is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Dio batters Bear with a massive right followed by a huge left! Bear is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Dio lands a final crushing right hand to drop Bear to the mat with a gruesome thud! Dio is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.

Event: Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dio slaps away a takedown attempt from Tea, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Tea fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tea is looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Nice body punch from Dio. #BC#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tea's coach down at Lovelair's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good shot there by Dio.#CUT#It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio cracks a nice hook into Tea's ribs.
Tea looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio scores with a hook to the body.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tea.#BC#
Dio manages to break the clinch. #T1##KD#
Dio lands a big right hand that sends Tea crashing to the mat! Dio stays standing though and waves Tea back to his feet!#CL#
Dio rushes Tea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
A hook to the body from Dio.
Dio digs a right hand underneath Tea's ribcage. Tea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dio. #KD#
Dio drops Tea onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tea is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Tea is rocked!#BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Dio finish him?#CL#
Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dio lands a nice shot to the body.
Dio lands with a short shot to the head.
Dio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tea seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tea covering up! Dio comes in with a big uppercut and Tea goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dio!
Our winner, John Dio, 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: Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Ster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Dio. #CUT2#It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Dio blocks an elbow strike from Ster.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow.
Ster is leaning against Dio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dio.
Dio is trying to push Ster away but Ster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Ster.
Dio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio takes a shot to the head.
Ster swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio misses with a body punch.
Ster misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ster moves out of range as Dio strikes.
Dio missing with a left hand there. Ster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dio. That did some damage!#T1#
Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
Dio is looking for the big counter here.
Ster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Ster throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ster won't be happy with that.
Dio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dio landing strikes.
Dio 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.
Dio takes a little break here. Ster wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Dio working the strikes but Ster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dio trying to control the pace.
Dio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ster defending well though.
Dio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ster wants to improve his position but Dio is controlling well.
Dio thows a huge punch but Ster dodges it nicely. #T3#
Dio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dio is trying to work for a kimura but Ster is defending well.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ster to regain full guard.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Ster.
Dio trying to control but Ster is working from the bottom.
Ster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Dio takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ster.
A short right from Ster.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio avoiding damage as Ster throws knees to the body.
Ster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ster manages to break the clinch.
Ster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ster throws a head kick that Dio semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ster.
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dio throws a poor cross that misses
and Ster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
Dio shoots for a takedown but Ster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Ster misses its intended target.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Ster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ster closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mon Ster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dio looks for a takedown but Ster sprawls well.
Ster throws a lazy uppercut
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Mon Ster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dio throws a jab when Ster was well out of range.
Dio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dio wants to clinch.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ster.
Dio looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ster avoids it really well and circles away.
Mon Ster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick from Ster.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ster lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ster misses with a two punch combination.
Dio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ster swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Ster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ster in his tracks.
Ster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ster cracks a nice hook into Dio's ribs.
Ster with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ster.
Ster misses with a body kick.
Ster moves out of range of the strikes.
Ster jabs Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Ster's shoulder, as Ster tries to avoid the shot.
Ster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ster tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ster throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Mon Ster is winning the standup battle so far.
Ster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dio looks to land a right hand but Ster moved out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Dio misses its intended target.
Ster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ster slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Good work by Dio as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Dio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ster scores with the left hand. Dio knows he should have avoided that one.
Ster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ster circles away quickly and effectively.
Dio throws out a loose jab but Ster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio 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.
Ster throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
Ster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Dio throws a right and a left that Ster avoids nicely.
Ster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Dio catches Ster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ster misses with a double jab
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio throws a jab when Ster was well out of range.
Ster scores with a sloppy right hand. Dio should have avoided that one.
Dio throws a series of punches but Ster moves out of range.
Dio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster looks to land a combination but Dio avoids it well.
Dio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ster.
Ster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mon Ster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's time! Ster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dio scores with a hook.
Ster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Ster throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Ster misses with a body kick.
Ster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dio.
Ster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ster throws a lazy right hand but Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ster throws a body shot but no joy.
Ster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Ster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio tries to bum rush Ster with a series of wild strikes but Ster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Ster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dio's head backwards.#T1#
Dio tries to clinch but Ster is having none of it.
Ster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ster was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
Dio throws a big shot that misses.
Ster misses with a kick to the body.
Ster throws a body kick that misses.
Dio throws out a counter right but Ster avoids it with no problem.
Ster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Dio - just one landing.
Ster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dio's hands.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch but Ster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dio slips under a jab from Ster.
Dio scores with a body shot.
Ster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Ster in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ster blocks a body shot from Dio.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Ster avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Ster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow.
Dio misses with a punch to the body.
Ster lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. #CUT#It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Ster. #BC#
Ster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ster moves out of range as Dio strikes.
Ster throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses.
Ster with a jab.
Ster feints and then cracks Dio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dio down.
Ster 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.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Ster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#Mon Ster's cut is getting worse.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dio checks a leg kick.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dio throws a hook but Ster blocks it.
Ster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ster lands a glancing blow to the side of Dio's head.#T4#
Donk. Ster catches Dio right on the button with a cross.
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ster counter with a right hand.
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!
Ster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Ster misses.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mon Ster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio throws a series of punches but Ster avoids them all with ease.
Ster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ster.
Ster misses with a looping right.
Ster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dio scores with a jab to the head.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ster lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Ster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mon Ster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ster, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mon Ster!
A victorious Mon Ster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 6: Even Flow
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Dio drops Sixx with a beautiful combination! Sixx stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dio is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sixx is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sixx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sixx is still on wobbly legs! Can Dio finish him?
Sixx is looking to clinch but Dio is avoiding it.
Sixx seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Sixx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sixx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dio keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Dio working a defensive guard here.
Sixx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sixx stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving. #T1#
Dio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixx's guard. #REVR#
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sixx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Sixx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sixx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dio keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Dio seems keen to control Sixx's posture.#T2#
Dio continues to stall.
Sixx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dio is trying to keep Sixx in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dio pulls Sixx in close to prevent any damage.
Dio is looking to stand up but Sixx isn't so interested in that idea.
Dio keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sixx working away.
Dio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Sixx is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
Sixx throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sixx makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sixx pushing down on Dio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sixx slows the pace down in half guard.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but Dio defending well.
Dio wants to improve his position but Sixx is controlling well.
Sixx wants to take a breather but Dio is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sixx is working for a submission of some sort.
Sixx drops an elbow to the side of Dio's head. #T4##SUB2#
Sixx is working for a kimura but Dio is defending it quite comfortably.
Sixx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dio gets back to full guard.
Sixx with a nice head shot there.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio seems keen to control Sixx's posture.
Sixx lands a couple of elbows.
Dio is looking to stand up but Sixx isn't so interested in that idea.
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 John Dio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dio tests Sixx's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Sixx has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Sixx misses with an elbow over the top.
Dio trying to stall but Sixx improves his position.
Sixx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dio has him pressed against the cage.
Dio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Sixx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sixx throws an overhand right that drops Dio like a sack of potatoes! Sixx dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Sixx!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Sixx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 4: Rainer Fog
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Nurudinov tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nurudinov. #BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nurudinov clinches with his opponent.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown attempt but Dio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dio catches Nurudinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurudinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurudinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dio defends it nicely.#T1#
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurudinov slips a jab and a cross from Dio. #CL2#
Nurudinov darts in and clinches Dio up against the cage.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurudinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diyorbek Nurudinov.
Nurudinov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dio prevents it. #BC#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nurudinov clinches.
Nurudinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Nurudinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dio did well to prevent Nurudinov getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio is looking for a sweep. Nurudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dio is controlling Nurudinov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Nurudinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dio trying to control here. #SUB2#
Nurudinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurudinov.
Nurudinov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dio is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nurudinov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dio from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nurudinov! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diyorbek Nurudinov!

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Bear throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dio works Bear's body with a nice hook.
Bear walks into a stiff left hand from Dio.
Bear shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bear lands a nice hook to Dio's body. Dio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dio misses with an uppercut. Bear saw that one coming.
Dio moves out of range as Bear strikes.
Bear lands with a hook. Dio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Bear.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Bear tests Dio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Dio drops Bear with a beautiful combination! Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dio is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Bear has been cut.
Bear misses with a few strikes there.
Bear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dio.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Bear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bear counter with a right hand.
Bear thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dio. #T2#
Bear lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dio has knocked Bear down with a huge combo! Dio steps away and waves a wobbly Bear back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bear is rocked!
Bear dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Bear is still on wobbly legs! Can Dio finish him?
Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Bear seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Dio is rocked!
Dio slips under a jab from Bear.
Bear throws a hook but Dio avoids it easily.
Dio throws a right hand that Bear ducks under and follows up with a left that Bear also avoids with ease.
Bear misses with a jab to the body
and Dio counters with a straight right hand.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Bear throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bear connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Dio! He's out on his feet! Bear rushes in and drops Dio with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teddy Bear!
Teddy Bear 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.

Event: B.A.P 2: Jackson vs Underwood
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran fakes the leg kick and cracks Dio in the body.
Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Curran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curran 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a few strikes there.
Curran throws out a counter right but Dio avoids it with no problem.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Dio misses with a straight left.
Curran connects with a nice looking jab.
Curran throws a nice head kick!
Dio throws a series of punches but Curran avoids them all with ease.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dio throws out the jab.
Curran jabs Dio right on the nose. Dio blinks but takes it well.
Dio closes the distance and clinches up with Curran, looking for a takedown. Dio pushes Curran against the cage but Curran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Dio tries to move into range but Curran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Curran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dio.
Dio is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Curran swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dio tries to clinch but Curran is having none of it.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curran lands with a right hand.
Curran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dio is able to avoid easily.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Dio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Curran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Dio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dio throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Dio counters with a right hand to the body.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Curran connects with a looping right hand.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Curran misses with a double jab.
Curran throws a right hand that misses
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dio's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Curran lands a head kick! #T4#
Curran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curran.
Dio misses with a double jab.
Curran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio slips a jab and a cross from Curran.
Curran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran works the jab nicely.
Curran thuds a left hand into Dio's body.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran throws a head kick that Dio semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Dio is rocked!
Dio misses with a double jab
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Dio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Curran swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: B.A.P. 1: Dio vs O Ranger
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
O Rangers wants to clinch
and Dio counters with a nice uppercut.
Dio blocks a head kick by O Rangers. #CL#
Dio gets a clinch.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Rangers looks winded!#BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dio. O Rangers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dio lands a hook that stumbles O Rangers back into the cage. Dio follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping O Rangers to the canvas! Dio pounces and lands several unanswered shots - O Rangers has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, John Dio, 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: ACE15 Silva Vs Denovan
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Dio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bronson throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.
Dio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dio or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson, which made it look bad.
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Dio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dio's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bronson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson scores with a hook.#T1#
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
Dio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson defending well as Dio loads up on a big left hand.
Dio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Dio ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronson, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.#T2#
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson with a jab.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
It looks like Bronson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dio moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Dio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bronson.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dio avoids the body shot from Bronson. #T3#
Dio walks into a jab.
Dio misses with the combination.
Dio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Dio slips a jab from Bronson.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws a hook but Dio avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Dio. That snapped Bronson's head back. #CL#
Bronson has Dio up against the ropes in a clinch. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Dio tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the ropes.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Dio's head.
Bronson has Dio pressed against the ropes, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dio throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronson. #BC2#
Dio breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Bronson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio wants to break free but Bronson has control.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio blocks a body shot from Bronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dio.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Dio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Dio looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Dio wants to clinch.#T1#
Dio misses with a double jab.
Dio slips under a jab from Bronson.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Dio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Bronson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
Dio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Dio works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Dio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dio blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio stalks Bronson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bronson's face. Bronson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Dio coming out on top.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Dio dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Charles Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bronson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dio throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bronson scores with a kick to the body.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dio's sensitive parts.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dio.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dio momentarily.
Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Dio. #TD2#
Dio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is trying to stand.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronson defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Bronson's temple.
Dio uses his free foot to push down on Bronson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bronson.
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.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dio trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dio tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Dio counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Bronson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dio rushes Kirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dio gets underhooks to prevent Kirov's takedown attempt.
Dio presses Kirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Dio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dio manages to end up in side control.
Kirov struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dio connects with a decent elbow.
Kirov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dio cracks Kirov with a big elbow.
Dio taking a breather here.
Dio working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio controlling the position.
Dio working away.#T1#
Dio scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dio takes a little break here. Kirov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dio lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio scoring with punches and elbows.
Dio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dio cracks Kirov with a big right hand but Kirov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Kirov is rocked!#T2#
Dio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Kirov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dio lands a nice forearm strike.
Kirov is trying to control Dio's posture but Dio avoids it.
The referee asks Dio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kirov wants to control but Dio postures up.
Kirov seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Dio is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirov is defending well.
Kirov is looking to reverse the position.
Dio lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio is staying tight to Kirov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kirov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dio is putting a hurting on Kirov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dio working away.
Dio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kirov is trying to get back to half guard.
Dio is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Dio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirov, who protects the arm well.
Dio happy to just control the position for now.
Kirov is trying to work for a sweep but Dio has mounted him!#T4#
Dio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kirov taking shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Dio! That's really hurt Kirov and he's turned his back - Dio keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dio jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Dio working aggressively here.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dio.
Cobb with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.#BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb clinches up with Dio and pushes him back against the cage.
Dio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Cobb lands a big uppercut and Dio crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dio looks OK. Cobb waves Dio back to his feet!#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Dio.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?#CL#
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cobb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Cobb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dio blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud. #T1##BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobb as he jumps to the side.
Tyson Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobb cracks Dio with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dio falls to his knees and Cobb doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Cobb!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019

#R1#
Dio swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Dio misses.
Huge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huge thinking. #TD2#
Dio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Huge did well to prevent Dio getting side control.
Huge is trying to get back to full guard.
Dio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dio lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Huge wants to hold on but Dio pushes him away.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dio content just to control the position here.
Dio lands a heavy elbow.
Dio content just to control the position here.
Dio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huge wants to hold on but Dio pushes him away.
Huge can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Dio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Dio.#T2#
Huge wants to hold on but Dio pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huge is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Dio wants to finish this one by submission but Huge is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dio with the ground and pound from mount.
Dio lands a big shot to the head and Huge winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Dio!
After winning the bout, John Dio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tony Huge had this to say: 'Hey maaann'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Anstey misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anstey has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Dio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey won't be happy with that.
Anstey defending against the ground and pound.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom here.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Dio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.#T1#
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Dio is having none of it.
Dio wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.#SUB2#
Dio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio has control of Anstey's left arm, preventing Anstey from doing any damage.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey postures up.
Dio working a defensive guard but Anstey passes into half guard.
Anstey is taking a breather. Dio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dio trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey trying to control the pace.
Dio is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey 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.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anstey won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio staying out of range there.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Anstey lands the left hand.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Dio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Dio's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Anstey won't allow Dio to get back to his feet.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving. #T1#
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio looking to control but Anstey passes into half guard.
Dio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anstey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anstey's back!
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but Dio has full control of the position and if anything, Anstey has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Dio trying to control momentarily.
Dio gets his hands free as Anstey looks to control.
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dio wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy.#ES#
Anstey is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Dio off. It looks like it's working - Dio slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anstey displaying calm under pressure there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Anstey is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anstey trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Dio wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey is working Dio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Dio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dio, as that shot connected.
Anstey scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.
Anstey shoots and misses
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Dio has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dio has had enough of the clinch but Anstey keeps him there for the moment.
Dio pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anstey as Dio tries to tie him up.
Anstey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Dio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio blocks a body shot from Anstey. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Dio.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dio.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dio avoids it really well and circles away.
Dio throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Dio throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown. Dio fights it but they end up in guard.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Dio is keeping the position.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dio is pulling down on Anstey's head to control his posture.
Dio 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.
Dio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Dio wants to stand but Anstey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey tries to kick Dio off but Dio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
Anstey manages to get to full guard.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dio wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dio swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
A jab from Dio misses.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anstey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 678.5
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dio enables O Rangers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dio is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
Dio is trying to keep O Rangers in close.
Dio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Rangers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dio controlling O Rangers's posture.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
O Rangers trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but O Rangers is proving a slippery customer.
O Rangers preventing the sweep. #T1#
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Dio is retaining full guard.
O Rangers slips nicely into half guard.
Dio gets back to full guard.
Dio can't keep his opponent in guard - O Rangers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dio won't allow O Rangers to pass to mount.
Dio is positioning himself well to prevent O Rangers advancing to mount.
O Rangers works his way into full mount!
O Rangers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dio is holding on tight.
O Rangers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dio regains half guard.
O Rangers content to control rather than advance.
Dio trying to hold on to O Rangers's head to control him but O Rangers postures up. #SUB#
O Rangers is working for a kimura but Dio is defending it quite comfortably.
Dio is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Rangers tries to pass to full mount but Dio defends it.
Dio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dio controls O Rangers momentarily but O Rangers frees himself.
O Rangers stands and throws Dio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Rangers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
O Rangers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dio, who protects the arm well.
Dio is not content to let O Rangers control the position.
Dio prevents O Rangers from moving into mount. #T4#
Dio holds on to O Rangers's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dio is looking to reverse the position.
Dio is not content to let O Rangers control the position. #SUB#
O Rangers tries for a kimura but Dio is defending well.
O Rangers wants to control but Dio is keeping him busy.
O Rangers working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rangers trying to control the action but Dio is working from the bottom.
O Rangers in the domination position with Dio hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers 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#
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
No joy there for O Rangers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Rangers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio scores with a punch to the head.
O Rangers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Rangers throws a head kick that misses.
Dio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dio lands with a shot to the body.
Dio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dio sprawls well. Dio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Rangers gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Dio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dio pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio has his hands on O Rangers's head, controlling the position.
Dio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dio works over O Rangers with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
O Rangers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dio has his hands clasped together but O Rangers extends and breaks Dio's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by O Rangers.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1#
Sixx misses with a looping left.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Dio looking to score a takedown here. Sixx is defending well but Dio drives through and ends up in Sixx's guard.#ES2#
Sixx has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dio is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sixx is working Dio over against the cage.
Dio presses Sixx against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Sixx is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sixx to the mat. Sixx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sixx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sixx has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sixx looking to control.
Dio being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Sixx's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sixx wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixx is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sixx throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio is trying to control the position but Sixx postures up.
Sixx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dio is trying to control the position but Sixx postures up.
Dio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixx manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dio trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx wants to improve his position but instead Dio has moved into half guard.
Sixx is looking to improve his position.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Sixx is defending well.
Sixx is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sixx looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Dio is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dio controlling the pace.
Dio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio wants to control but Sixx is keeping him busy.
Sixx tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
Sixx blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dio.
Dio trying to control the action but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dio winds up and cracks Sixx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sixx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
Dio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Never TaP^ Best sparring in Town that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio passes Sixx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sixx is looking to get back to full guard here but Dio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sixx manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dio is trying to maintain the position but Sixx is very close to passing his half guard.
Dio gets back to full guard.
Sixx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio 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#
Dio stuffs the takedown attempt from Sixx. Sixx gets slowly back to his feet.
Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Sixx.
Sixx shoots for a double leg takedown but Dio sprawls well. He's pushed Sixx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Sixx. No joy for Dio on that attempt.
Sixx wants to counter with a clinch but Dio pushes him away.
Sixx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dio scores with a body shot.
Sixx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dio scores with a hook to the body. Sixx takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Dio pushes Sixx up against the cage in a clinch.
Sixx throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Sixx successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx trying to control the position.
Dio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Dio working some strikes from top position.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
John Dio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sixx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dio wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Sixx has his hands on Dio's head, controlling the position.
Sixx trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Sixx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dio cracks Sixx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Dio drives through with a takedown into Sixx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sixx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dio is aware though and is defending well.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sixx is pulling down on Dio's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sixx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Dio tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
Sixx working a defensive guard here.
Dio 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.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio working some strikes from top position.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Dio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dio works over Sixx with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sixx's head.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sixx keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sixx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio 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##CL#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio gets underhooks to prevent Sixx's takedown attempt.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sixx after a bit of a struggle.
Dio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dio stops a takedown attempt from Sixx.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Sixx.
Dio has Sixx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sixx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sixx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sixx gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sixx lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio avoids a wild elbow strike from Sixx.#TD#
Dio pulls guard effortlessly.
Dio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dio, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio 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#
Sixx regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Sixx working for a triangle but Dio defends it easily.
Dio chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dio has gone for a leg lock! Sixx slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dio's guard.#REVB#
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixx chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixx stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinnie Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dio 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#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Sixx's temple.
Nice strikes from Dio there.
Dio is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sixx wants to control but Dio passes into side.
Sixx looking for a sweep but Dio has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dio tries to control but Sixx wriggling away.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixx can do to turn this around?
Dio with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Dio lands a big shot there that rocks Sixx but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Dio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sixx is surviving well by controlling Dio's body position as best he can.
Sixx throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dio. What's that going to do exactly?
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Dio has a good base and remains in mount.
Dio lands a heavy elbow.
Dio trying to control but Sixx is having none of it.
Dio dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Sixx is rocked!
Sixx is looking to get to half guard.
Sixx takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sixx is still in real trouble! Can Dio finish him?#T4#
Dio postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sixx in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sixx to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
An out of breath John Dio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio works over Van Cleefe's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Cleefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dio 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.
Dio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
A jab from Dio finds it's way through Van Cleefe's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Van Cleefe tries to sprawl but Dio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Dio there.
Van Cleefe trying to control from the bottom.
Van Cleefe has hold of Dio's hands but Dio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Dio controlling the action here.
It looks like Dio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Van Cleefe looking for submissions off his back.
Dio working over Van Cleefe with some ground and pound. Van Cleefe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Dio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dio as he connects with a hook.
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Dio lands a two punch combo.
Dio feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Van Cleefe against the cage.
Van Cleefe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Dio has managed to clinch. #T1##BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Van Cleefe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dio checks a low kick from Van Cleefe.
Dio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Cleefe on the side of the head.
Dio lands a nice hook to Van Cleefe's body. Van Cleefe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Dio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Cleefe sprawls well initially but Dio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dio moves into full mount! Van Cleefe won't be happy about that!
Dio controlling the position easily from mount.
Dio scoring with strikes but Van Cleefe is staying in there. #T2#
Dio lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Van Cleefe wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dio celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019

#R1#
Sixx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dio but Dio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Dio.
Dio slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Sixx has managed to clinch.
Dio lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Dio jumps guard and drags Sixx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixx controls the pace.
Sixx trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dio won't allow Sixx to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Sixx has wrist control.
Dio won't allow Sixx to sweep him here. #T1#
Dio wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Sixx'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.
Dio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dio wants to control from the top but Sixx keeps moving.
Dio postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sixx is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dio working a defensive guard here.
Dio pulls Sixx in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sixx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sixx postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dio pulls Sixx in close to prevent any damage.
Sixx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dio is trying to control the position but Sixx postures up.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio looking to control. #T3#
Sixx wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Sixx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sixx is controlling him.
Sixx stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Dio is trying to keep Sixx in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vinnie Sixx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sixx and Dio goes tumbling to the canvas! Sixx follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio moves into full guard.
Sixx wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving. #T4#
Dio is pulling down on Sixx's head to control his posture.
Sixx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dio is still in real trouble! Can Sixx finish him?
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Sixx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dio wants to sweep here but Sixx controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Sixx 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#
Dio slips under a jab from Sixx.
Dio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sixx doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Sixx moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dio has Sixx pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sixx tumbling to the mat - Dio dives into Sixx's guard.#ES#
Sixx pushes Dio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dio connects with a jab.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sixx tries for a takedown but Dio circles away easily
enabling Dio to counter with a crisp jab.
Sixx is looking to clinch but Dio is avoiding it.
Sixx lands a really nice looking cross but Dio seems unphased.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixx wants to clinch.
Sixx shoots and misses
and Dio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Sixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sixx misses the jab.#CL2#
Dio clinches.
Sixx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Dio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sixx regains guard immediately.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Sixx.
Sixx trying to strike off his back.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.
Dio is in close to Sixx's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sixx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dio stacks Sixx on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dio!
Dio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Sixx's face as Dio controls the position.
Dio cracks Sixx with a big right hand but Sixx just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sixx being controlled for a moment.
Dio laying and praying for a moment but Sixx takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sixx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Dio throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sixx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dio trying to control but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx is trying to keep Dio in close.
Sixx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixx utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Sixx has his feet on Dio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sixx sizes up Dio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dio lands a jab to the nose.
Sixx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sixx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sixx doesn't manage to clinch there - Dio circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Dio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dio.
Dio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Vinnie Sixx has been cut.
Dio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Sixx's cut.
That's time! Sixx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sixx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sixx throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.
Dio with the counter takedown but Sixx avoids it easily.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Sixx is looking to counter the offense by Dio and move into the clinch.
Sixx has his takedown stuffed
and Dio counters with a three punch combo that has Sixx backing up. Sixx nods at Dio to acknowledge the strikes.
Sixx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dio swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Sixx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dio cracks Sixx with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sixx looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dio finish him? #ROC2#
Sixx is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixx walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dio! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Sveinsson throws a series of punches but Dio moves out of range.
Sveinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
The fighters circling - Sveinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dio connects with a single shot there.
Sveinsson misses with a low kick.
Sveinsson throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
Dio connects with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Sveinsson.
Sveinsson misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Dio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sveinsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dio circles away quickly and effectively.
Knutr Sveinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Sveinsson against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dio has Sveinsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sveinsson tumbling to the mat - Dio dives into Sveinsson's guard.
Dio stays in close to Sveinsson's body and controls the position.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Sveinsson is keeping the position.#T1#
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio trying to control but Sveinsson is working from the bottom.
Sveinsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dio passes Sveinsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dio content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sveinsson's head.
Well, if Dio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio tries to pass to full mount but Sveinsson defends it.
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Ground and pound from Dio.
Dio is trying to control. Sveinsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dio throwing shots but Sveinsson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dio wants to control but Sveinsson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dio rushes Sveinsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sveinsson throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sveinsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dio's brow.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Sveinsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sveinsson lands a shoulder strike.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Sveinsson. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Sveinsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio can't break the clinch.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sveinsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knutr Sveinsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio scores with a one two! Sveinsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sveinsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sveinsson.
Sveinsson slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sveinsson tries to avoid it but Dio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sveinsson to the ground. Sveinsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Sveinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio moves out of range of the body kick.
Sveinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio throws a counter combo.
Sveinsson misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Sveinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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 Knutr Sveinsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sveinsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sveinsson throws out a powerful jab.
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Sveinsson.
Sveinsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Sveinsson throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Sveinsson finish him?
Sveinsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Sveinsson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Dio hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Knutr Sveinsson!
Knutr Sveinsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Nielsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nielsen is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dio's head.
Dio managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nielsen 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.#SUB#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen is pulling down on Dio's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Dio postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Dio won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dio is adopting a defensive guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dio controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nielsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Sven Kristian Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nielsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nielsen lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nielsen as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Dio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dio manages to end up in side control.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Nielsen's temple.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T1#
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Dio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dio looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Dio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throws a strike but Nielsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio trying to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nielsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Nielsen backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Dio looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nielsen throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen clobbers Dio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Nielsen moves away from the strike by Dio.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Dio. Dio maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nielsen'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.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nielsen slowing the pace effectively.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dio is looking to control Nielsen's arms but Nielsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dio has his back to the cage. #TD#
Nielsen pulls Dio into guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen preventing the sweep. #T2#
Dio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dio.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Nielsen passes into half guard.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen passes into side.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen postures up.#T3#
Dio is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dio can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dio down.
Dio tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Dio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Dio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nielsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Kristian Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nielsen 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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: PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Dio finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Dio scores with a four punch combination!
Dio tries to clinch but Jah moves away
and Jah counters with a body kick.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jah counters with a nice body kick.
Dio tries to clinch up.
Jah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jah unleashes a big counter combination but Dio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
No joy there for Dio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dio misses the shot to the body.
Dio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jah defends it nicely.
Jah throws a counter combo.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.#T2##CL#
Dio rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dio looks to clinch
and Jah counters with a body kick that stops Dio in his tracks momentarily.
Dio lands with an overhand left.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Dio.
A nice side step and Jah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jah slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Jah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Jah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Dio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dio blocks it with crossed arms.
Jah just leaning against Dio, taking a breather. #BC2#
Jah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dio rushes Jah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jah misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Jah breaks the clinch. #TD#
Dio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jah is trying to defend but Dio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Jah is controlling Dio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dio fails with the takedown
and Jah counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dio is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soul Jah!
Our winner, Soul Jah, 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: PSE 28
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Minerva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
Dio misses with a wild combination.
Dio throws a body punch but Minerva moves out of range.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio cracks Minerva with an open hand slap.
Minerva scoring well with a low kick there.
Minerva moves out of range as Dio strikes.
A big right from Minerva misses.
Dio throws a counter combo.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Minerva throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Dio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Minerva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minerva stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Dio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minerva 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.#T1#
Dio keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Minerva lands a couple of digs.
Minerva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minerva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minerva pushes down on Dio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minerva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minerva trying to mount his opponent but Dio defends it.
Dio is trying is best to control the position here.
Minerva stalling away here and it's allowed Dio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio keeping full guard, as Minerva tries to pass. #T2#
Minerva distracts Dio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minerva trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Minerva is stalling in the full guard.
Dio looking to control.
Minerva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minerva won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Minerva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minerva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dio keeping full guard, as Minerva tries to pass. #T3#
Dio keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Minerva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minerva forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Minerva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Minerva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minerva.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minerva connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minerva is looking to take a break and control but Dio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minerva not doing much here.
Minerva looks to land a strike but Dio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Minerva is proving a slippery customer.
Minerva trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Minerva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minerva connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to stand but Minerva is controlling the position.
Minerva postures up.
Dio wants to stand and escape but Minerva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Minerva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Minerva lands a nice shot that snaps Dio's head back. #CL#
Minerva drives through and clinches with Dio against the cage.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Minerva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minerva tries a body shot but Dio blocks it.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minerva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva lands with a light punch inside.
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minerva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minerva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Minerva looks to land a left hand but Dio moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minerva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minerva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minerva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minerva circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Minerva gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dio kicks off Minerva and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Dio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minerva, pushing him back against the cage.
Minerva lands with a left to the head.
Minerva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minerva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott Minerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Minerva blocks a body shot from Dio.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minerva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2##CL#
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio tries to score a body lock takedown but Minerva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minerva cracks Dio with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio wants to break free but Minerva has control.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dio looking for a takedown.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minerva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minerva gets through Dio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minerva wants to take the fight to the mat but Dio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minerva tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dio checks a leg kick nicely.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minerva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minerva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minerva stuns Dio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Minerva.#CL#
Dio tries to keep at a distance but Minerva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minerva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minerva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Minerva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Minerva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Minerva finish him?
Dio is trying to drag Minerva to the mat but Minerva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dio is breathing heavily.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dio blocking some punches.
Minerva misses with some punches. #TD#
Minerva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dio uses from the top position.
Minerva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minerva keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minerva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Minerva's legs - danger averted.
Dio landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Minerva is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dio rolls with it to try and escape but Minerva cranks on the arm and Dio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Minerva!
Our winner, Scott Minerva, 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: PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Dio counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dio, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith stalling.
Smith lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Smith stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio looking to stall.
Dio blocks the elbow strike.
Dio has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dio's head. #T1#
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Dio can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dio is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Dio into the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dio's defenses.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dio feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio. #KD#
Smith drops Dio with a beautiful combination! Dio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Aaron Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dio tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has Dio pressed against the cage. He pushes Dio back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Smith throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dio crashing to the floor! Smith piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dio is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
An out of breath Aaron Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Rection misses with a hook.
Rection scores with a nice right hand.
Rection misses with a double jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Dio is trying to trip Rection. He has hold of a leg but Rection is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rection manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rection escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Rection pushes him off.
Dio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hugh Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rection scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dio doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2#
Dio forces Rection back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Rection.
As Rection backs off Dio throws a huge counter combo but Rection manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Rection uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Rection tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rection wants to get back to striking at distance but Dio won't allow it. #BC#
Rection escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dio shoots in looking for a takedown. Rection tries to sprawl out of it but Dio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rection manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Rection.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dio wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Rection in a clinch.
Rection gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio walks into a jab.
Rection swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dio counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Rection in a clinch. #BC#
Rection's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Rection pushes him off.#T3#
Rection uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dio.
Rection throws a looping overhand right but Dio ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Rection drops Dio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dio looks back up at him and smiles so Rection waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Rection waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Rection finish him?
Dio tries to clinch up.
Rection changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Rection misses.
Rection misses with an uppercut
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rection fakes the body blow, causing Dio to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dio goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh Rection!
Hugh Rection tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dio moves into range and clinches up with Badass.
Dio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Badass.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. 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.
Dio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badass is trying to pull guard but Dio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Dio is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dio down to the mat. Dio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Badass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dio walks away with a smile on his face. Badass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio 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.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Ray Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dio is defending well for now.#T2#
Badass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Badass misses with a double jab.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Badass drives through with a takedown into Dio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dio 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.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass.
Dio pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Badass is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.#T3#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
Badass throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dio wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving. #T4#
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio throwing strikes from guard but Badass blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Badass holds on and takes a little breather.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio won't allow Badass to sweep him here.
Badass trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dio tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badass.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dio.
Badass is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Badass is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Dio wants the takedown. Badass is fighting it off but Dio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Badass's guard against the cage.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio being controlled here momentarily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass. #T2#
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio working some strikes from top position.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio is fighting to break Badass's control of his arms but Badass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dio is stalling in the full guard.
Badass controls Dio momentarily but Dio frees himself.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio tries to clinch up but Badass circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
Dio tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass fails to land the takedown.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Badass takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
John Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dio has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Badass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Dio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Badass can't fight it off and eventually Dio manages to take the fight to the floor. Badass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Badass looking to control.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badass has control of Dio's left arm, preventing Dio from doing any damage.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio 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#
Dio throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Badass or perhaps it was just good defense by Dio, which made it look bad.
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Dio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Badass attempts a counter takedown but Dio avoids it well and moves away.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. 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.
Badass shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badass back to the cage. Dio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Dio had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Dio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Badass with a hook.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Dio sprawls well.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Dio is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Dio lands a left and a right that send Badass crashing to the mat, dazed. Dio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Badass is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Badass regains guard immediately.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dio loads up on a big left hand. Badass felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dio looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Badass can't hide his disappointment, as Dio celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
During a confident post fight interview, John Dio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Khaan lands with a nice body punch.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
John Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a hook
and Khaan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khaan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khaan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.#CL#
Khaan moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan has Dio pressed against the cage, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khaan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dio slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dio pushes Khaan up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Khaan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khaan prevents Dio from breaking the clinch.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Dio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Khaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dio avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch. #T2#
Khaan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Khaan is controlling him.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Dio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Dio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khaan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dio wants to break free but Khaan has control.
Dio can't get the takedown.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Dio has had enough of the clinch but Khaan keeps him there for the moment.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khaan after a bit of a struggle.
Khaan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.#T4#
Dio misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan trying to control here.
Khaan manages to get to full guard.
Khaan wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khaan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dio is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khaan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dio wants to control from the top but Khaan keeps moving.
My spies in BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING inform me that Dio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Khaan 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#
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Khaan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dio.
Dio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Khaan moves into range and clinches up with Dio.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio can't break the clinch. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaan. #T1#
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khaan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Khaan.
Dio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khaan defends it well.
Darius Khaan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dio, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Dio.
Khaan misses the shot to the body.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Khaan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dio wants to clinch but Khaan slips to the side
and Khaan counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Dio lands a jab-cross combination.
Khaan tries a low kick but Dio avoids it.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khaan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio tries to clinch up but Khaan circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dio throws a shot from downtown. Khaan moves away and avoids it.
Khaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Dio misses with a body shot.
Dio lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Dio avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dio.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio throws a body shot but no joy.
Khaan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio connects with a looping right hand.
Dio throws a right hand that Khaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaan also avoids with ease.
Dio tries to clinch there but Khaan circles away.
Khaan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
John Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio blocks a low kick nicely.
Khaan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dio's knee momentarily.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khaan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Dio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio tries to bum rush Khaan with a series of wild strikes but Khaan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khaan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dio connects with a jab.
Dio stuns Khaan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan takes one to the chin there.
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khaan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaan. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dio throws a lazy right hand but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Khaan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Dio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dio tries to clinch but Khaan is having none of it.
Dio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khaan sprawls well. Khaan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dio gets slowly back to his feet.
Khaan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Dio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Dio blocks the leg kick.
Khaan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Dio avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Khaan.
Dio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khaan has him pressed against the cage.
Dio tries to score a body lock takedown but Khaan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dio goes for a takedown attempt but Khaan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darius Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#T3#
Khaan takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Dio misses. #CL#
Khaan rushes Dio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darius Khaan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Dio managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Dio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Dio can't break the clinch.
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khaan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dio wants to clinch but Khaan slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khaan on the side of the head.
Dio throws a series of punches but Khaan moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dio.
Khaan is looking to wear down Dio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dio 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
A relieved looking John Dio 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: PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Minerva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minerva misses with a low kick. #CL#
Dio clinches up with Minerva and pushes him back against the cage.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Dio blocks an elbow strike from Minerva.
Minerva is looking to control Dio's arms but Dio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minerva has his back to the cage.
Minerva slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Dio.
Minerva is looking to control Dio's arms but Dio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minerva has his back to the cage.
Minerva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dio. #BC#
Dio breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dio feints and as Minerva raises his hands in defense, Dio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Minerva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Minerva working for a triangle but Dio defends it easily.
Dio trying to control but Minerva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Minerva trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Minerva has wrist control.
Minerva wants to control the position but Dio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Minerva manages to get to full guard.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio trying to control but Minerva is working from the bottom.
Dio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minerva is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Minerva down. #SUB#
Dio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Minerva, who protects the arm well.
Dio 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.
Dio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Minerva is looking to regain half guard here but Dio keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dio works to advance to full mount. Minerva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Minerva regains half guard.
Minerva is pressing down on Dio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minerva can't keep his opponent in guard - Dio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dio is trying to control. Minerva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minerva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dio is looking to work some ground and pound but Minerva has wrist control.#SUB2#
Minerva has his foot on Dio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dio works his way back into a safe position though.
Minerva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minerva trying to control the position.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Minerva is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dio stays in close to Minerva's body and controls the position.
Dio distracts Minerva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Dio stands and throws Minerva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Minerva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio winds up and cracks Minerva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minerva is trying to stand up here but Dio is controlling him well.
Dio wants to free his trapped foot but Minerva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minerva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minerva trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Dio working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Minerva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Minerva is looking to stand up but Dio isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Dio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Minerva misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Minerva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Minerva
and Dio counters with a two punch combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Minerva swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Minerva misses #CL#
and Dio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio prevents a body shot from Minerva.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Minerva is trying to keep an underhook but Dio manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Minerva tries to kick Dio off but Dio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Minerva taking some punishment here, with Dio in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Minerva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Minerva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Minerva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
Minerva walks into a jab.
Minerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dio feints a jab promting Minerva to slip. Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Minerva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Minerva swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Dio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minerva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Minerva tries to stall but Dio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minerva prevents Dio from breaking the clinch.
Minerva is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minerva down to the mat. Minerva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minerva looks to score with a jab to the body but Dio is just out of range.
Dio tries to counter with a takedown but Minerva is quick to defend against it.
Dio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minerva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minerva throws a low kick but Dio avoids it.#T2#
Dio lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Minerva misses.
Dio tries to counter with a takedown but Minerva is quick to defend against it.
Dio swings for the body but Minerva moves out of range.
Minerva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Dio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dio.
Minerva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dio prevents a body shot from Minerva.
Minerva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minerva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Minerva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minerva sprawls and moves away.
Minerva misses with an uppercut
and Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minerva misses the body punch
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minerva.
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Dio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Minerva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio tries to circle away but Minerva has him pinned against the cage.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio avoids the elbow strike from Minerva, against the cage.
Dio has Minerva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minerva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dio as Minerva tries to tie him up.
Minerva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dio's elbow.
Dio blocks an elbow strike.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minerva can do to turn this around?
Dio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minerva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minerva is leaning against Dio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Minerva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio blocks an uppercut.
Minerva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minerva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Minerva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva throws a head punch that misses.
Minerva throws an elbow but it misses.
Minerva struggles to land a body shot inside as Dio controls his hands.
Minerva misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minerva tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minerva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minerva connects with a body shot that sends Dio's belly button to the back.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minerva throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range. #CL2#
Minerva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Dio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 John Dio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minerva throws a lazy right hand but Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Minerva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minerva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Dio is winning the standup battle so far.
Minerva missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minerva digs a good hook to Dio's body. #CL2#
Minerva takes the fight into the clinch.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva throws an elbow but it misses.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Minerva is controlling the position. #BC#
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Minerva lands with a nice body punch.
Dio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Minerva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dio manages to avoid it.
Dio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minerva closes the distance and clinches up with Dio, looking for a takedown. Minerva pushes Dio against the cage but Dio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minerva cracks Dio with an open hand slap.
Minerva cracks the inside of Dio's front leg.
Minerva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dio is fending him off so far but Minerva persists. Nope, Dio circles away and we're back to standing.
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Minerva has closed the distance and engaged Dio in a clinch.
Dio tries to break free but Minerva pushes him back against the cage.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minerva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minerva misses with the combination.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Minerva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minerva swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Minerva misses with a straight left.
Dio tries to counter with a takedown but Minerva is quick to defend against it.
Minerva cracks a nice hook into Dio's ribs.
Dio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Minerva throws a body shot but no joy.
Dio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Dio has Minerva up against the cage in a clinch.
Minerva misses with a body punch.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minerva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minerva after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Minerva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dio's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minerva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dio is defending well for now.
Minerva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minerva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minerva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minerva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dio can't break the clinch.
Minerva is trying to maintain a safe position but Dio gets an underhook and turns Minerva into the cage.
Dio is trying to push Minerva away but Minerva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scott Minerva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Dio. #BC#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dio misses the target.
Minerva swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
A big left from Minerva misses.
Minerva digs a good hook to Dio's body.
Minerva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dio rather than just go for the knockout.
Dio scores with a body shot.
Minerva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minerva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dio lunges at Minerva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minerva's hand.
John Dio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minerva jabs Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Minerva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dio 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Dio!
John Dio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PSE 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Dio scores with a takedown into Badass's guard.
Dio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dio stands and throws Badass's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass wants to control but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Badass punches the canvas rather than the man.
Badass lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio turns into Badass and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Dio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Badass has his foot on Dio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dio works his way back into a safe position though.
Dio with a nice head shot there.
Dio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Dio is looking to stall here but Badass recovers full guard.
Dio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Badass wants to control the position but Dio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Badass is doing well to control the position and prevent Dio from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Dio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dio rushes Badass and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Badass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Badass is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Dio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Badass.
Badass staying calm.
Dio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio tries to roll over but Badass keeps him under control.
Dio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badass is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Badass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass slows the pace down in half guard.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Badass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Badass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dio defending well though.
Dio trying to control here.
Badass prevents Dio from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badass scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badass is nestled in close to Dio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass is trying to control. Dio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badass.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Badass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dio is trying to control the position but Badass postures up.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Badass working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio controlling Badass's posture.
Badass 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.
Badass won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Badass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Badass's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Dio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Badass isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dio stacks Badass on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dio!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is working Badass over with some ground and pound from side control.
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 Billy Ray Badass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dio tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it. #TD#
Badass shoots in and gets a takedown into Dio's guard.
Dio 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.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dio is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass stands up over Dio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Badass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dio seems keen to control Badass's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws an elbow that misses. Dio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Badass's guard. Nice move by Dio!#REVB#
Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Badass's temple. #SUB2#
Dio is looking for a kimura but Badass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dio to get the leverage.
Badass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dio passes into side control. #T2#
Dio working the ground and pound.
Badass being controlled for a moment.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Dio trying to control the hands but Badass won't let him.
Badass connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dio to escape the position.
Badass missing with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass missing with strikes. #T3#
Dio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Badass.
Badass punches Dio on the ear. #SUB#
Badass working for a choke but Dio is defending well.
Dio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dio is in bad spot here.
Badass lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Badass is trying to stick to Dio's back but Dio is turning into Badass. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Badass's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dio.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badass trying to control but Dio postures up. #T4#
Badass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dio's back!#SUB#
Badass working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Dio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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 Billy Ray Badass.
I think Badass 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

Event: Lupe 14
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Kamen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dio fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Kamen gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kamen as the two fighters clinch.
Kamen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dio tries for a takedown but Kamen manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Dio lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio wants to control from the top but Kamen keeps moving.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dio controlling from the top position. #T1#
Dio stops Kamen from standing up.
Kamen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio pushes down on Kamen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dio seems to be working for a kimura but Kamen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dio is working for a kimura but Kamen is defending it quite comfortably. #T2##SUB#
Kamen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dio.
Dio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Kamen kicks Dio off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Kamen gets caught napping as Dio dives in and scores a takedown. Kamen manages to retain guard.
Kamen is looking to stand up but Dio isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio. #T3##SUB#
Dio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dio is retaining full guard.
Dio is pulling down on Kamen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamen, at least for the moment.
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dio is retaining full guard.
Dio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kamen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Dio is pulling down on Kamen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamen, at least for the moment.
Dio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamen's guard. #REVR#
Dio pushes down on Kamen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dio content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamen trying to hold on to Dio's head to control him but Dio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dio shoots in for a double leg but Kamen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles Kamen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dio clinches.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Kamen is controlling the position.
Kamen throws a head punch that misses.
Kamen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kamen is working Dio over against the cage.
Kamen tries a body shot but Dio blocks it.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
Kamen has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kamen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dio or not.
Dio is trying to force a seperation but Kamen has the dominant position.
Kamen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards. #T1#
Kamen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Kamen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dio backwards.
Kamen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamen prevents it.
Kamen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dios head.
Kamen gets through Dio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamen has Dio pressed against the cage, preventing Dio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamen lands with a right to the head.
Dio misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamen prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Dio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dio.
Kamen gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Dio is rocked!
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kamen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Kamen clinches up with Dio and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio takes a shot to the head.
Oh Dio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dio to his knees! Kamen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
Charles Kamen is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Charles Kamen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Lupe 10
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dio jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Smith. #KD2#
A big head kick from Smith and Dio is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Dio is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Oh Dio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dio seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a strike but Dio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Dio throwing strikes but missing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T3#
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dio.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dio lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Dio darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Dio wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #TD2#
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Dio can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dio is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dio 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.
Dio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Dio's temple.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 John Dio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dio wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Dio is looking to clinch.
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #TD#
Dio 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.
Dio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dio postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dio throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dio trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Dio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Dio throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
John Dio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is pulling down on Dio's head. It's preventing any offense from Dio, at least for the moment.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch up but Dio circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Dio moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Dio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Dio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T3#
Dio wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Dio throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith distracts Dio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dio 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.
Dio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dio looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dio looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dio! #REVR#
Dio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is not content to let Dio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Dio does it's job there.
Dio tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dio lands with a right to the head.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith looking for a takedown.
John Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.#T1#
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Dio tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Dio's shoulder, as Dio tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dio with a jab.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Dio sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dio slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dio lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Dio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dio tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dio to the ground. Dio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Dio has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dio.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Dio.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio wants to break free but Smith has control.
Dio tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Dio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dio blocks a body shot from Smith. #TD2#
Smith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dio regains guard immediately.
Dio is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Dio has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith cracks Dio with a solid left hand.
Dio 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.
Dio looking to control.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio is working hard here to advance position.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio looking to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Dio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Dio.
Dio wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dio 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
John Dio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Lupe 5 After-Party
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Robbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbins throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
Dio lands with a hook. Robbins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robbins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robbins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dio.
Robbins scores with a sloppy right hand. Dio should have avoided that one.
Robbins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dio tries to clinch but Robbins moves away
enabling Robbins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robbins is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robbins down to the mat. Robbins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
A punch combination from Robbins misses. #T1##CL#
Robbins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dio doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Dio clinches.
Dio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio dodges an elbow strike from Robbins.
Nice elbow from Robbins.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Robbins is controlling the position. #BC#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dio wants to clinch up but Robbins keeps it at a distance.
Robbins misses with a looping right.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Dio forces Robbins back against the cage and clinches.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#T3#
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robbins fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Dio.
Dio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robbins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dio can turn it around.
A short right from Robbins.
Dio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio has Robbins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robbins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dio stalling in the clinch but Robbins improves position.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Robbins.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robbins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robbins misses with a double jab.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dio can't get the takedown. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Dio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Dio slips under a jab from Robbins.
Dio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio misses with an uppercut. Robbins saw that one coming.
Dio misses with a hook. Robbins ducked under it nicely.
Robbins keeps the fight on the outside.
Robbins is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dio throws a hook but Robbins avoids it easily.
Dio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Dio misses.
Robbins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Robbins moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Dio avoids a wild elbow strike from Robbins.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio is trying to drag Robbins to the mat but Robbins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Robbins's head.#T1#
Dio lands with a nice combination. Robbins backs away looking to recover.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robbins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dio moves out of range as Robbins strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Robbins! Dio is backing up but he can't get away as Robbins lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dio and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marty Robbins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.

Event: Lupe 1 Fame
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Wildslap will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wildslap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dio's waist but Dio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wildslap off to one side.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Dio pushes Wildslap up against the cage in a clinch.
Wildslap looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wildslap'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.
Wildslap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wildslap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wildslap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wildslap.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wildslap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wildslap looking to pass the guard.
Dio is pulling down on Wildslap's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio 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.
Wildslap looking to pass the guard.
Wildslap is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Wildslap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildslap is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wildslap wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Wildslap prevents Dio from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dio looks to land a combination but Wildslap avoids it well.
Wildslap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dio sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Dio instigates a clinch.
Wildslap tries to score a body lock takedown but Dio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wildslap jumps guard but Dio stands there with Wildslap around his waist. Wildslap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Dio stops a takedown attempt from Wildslap. #TD#
Wildslap jumps guard and drags Dio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dio postures up.
Dio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio looking to sit in guard and control but Wildslap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Wildslap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dio's guard.
Dio won't allow Wildslap to pass to mount. #T4#
Dio has his hands clasped together around Wildslap's back. He's all about the action.
Dio wants to improve his position but Wildslap is controlling well.
Dio manages to get to full guard.
Dio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wildslap is pushing down on Dio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dio is fighting to maintain full guard but Wildslap has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio wants to control but Wildslap is keeping busy.
Dio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wildslap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dio's waist but Dio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wildslap off to one side.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wildslap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wildslap has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown but Dio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wildslap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dio lands a jab-cross combination.
Dio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dio as he jumps to the side.
Wildslap fails with the takedown
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Dio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wildslap is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dio wants to control but Wildslap is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wildslap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep.
Wildslap prevents Dio from moving into mount.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wildslap prevents Dio from improving position. #SUB2#
Dio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wildslap is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wildslap is trying to get back to half guard.
Wildslap sneaks back into half guard.
Dio is nestled in close to Wildslap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dio in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wildslap looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dio passes into side control!#T3#
Wildslap is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wildslap regains half guard.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wildslap!
Dio with shots to the head and body - Wildslap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wildslap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dio controlling from mount.
Dio looking to finish Wildslap with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wildslap!#T4#
Dio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wildslap can't escape the position.
Dio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wildslap can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wildslap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dio cracks Wildslap with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dio landing strikes from the mount and Wildslap is in trouble!
Wildslap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wildslap's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wildslap tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dio swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Dio rushes Wildslap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wildslap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wildslap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dio after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rancho Wildslap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Wildslap against the cage. #TD2#
Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wildslap tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dio is working for a kimura but Wildslap is defending it quite comfortably.
Wildslap is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Wildslap looking for submissions off his back.
Wildslap wants to improve his position but Dio is controlling well.
Dio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wildslap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wildslap is looking for a sweep. Dio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wildslap slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wildslap trying to control the position.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Wildslap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wildslap's head.
Wildslap keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wildslap escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is in close to Wildslap's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Wildslap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wildslap working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio is in close to Wildslap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Wildslap's brow.
Dio chips away with some ground and pound.
Dio is working Wildslap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dio wants to control from the top but Wildslap keeps moving.
Wildslap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wildslap throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Dio trying to control the position.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wildslap is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wildslap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dio is aware though and is defending well.
John Dio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dio 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dio!
An out of breath John Dio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rancho Wildslap spoke after the fight, saying 'You're my boogie.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Mackay loads up on a big right hand but Dio slips the punch.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dio throws a combination. Mackay tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mackay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mackay lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Dio rushes Mackay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackay throws a right hand that Dio ducks under and follows up with a left that Dio also avoids with ease.
Mackay misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mackay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mackay just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Dio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mackay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dio is in Mackay's guard.
Dio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dio working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mackay's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dio is working Mackay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dio cracks Mackay with a big right hand but Mackay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mackay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Dio is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mackay is trying to escape and Dio transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mackay is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dio! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dio!
John Dio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pegas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pegas takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Dio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dio misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dio checks it well.
Dio is looking for the big counter here.
Dio slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pegas.
Pegas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pegas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dio looking to slow down the pace here.
Pegas prevents a body shot from Dio.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pegas misses with a punch to the body.
Pegas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dio can't break the clinch.
Pegas looking to throw knees to the head but Dio is blocking nicely.
Pegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio blocks a body shot from Pegas.
Pegas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jon Pegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio misses with a punch to the body.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pegas 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 avoids the head kick by Pegas.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Pegas throws a low kick but Dio moves out of range easily.
Pegas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pegas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Dio shoots in looking for a takedown. Pegas tries to sprawl out of it but Dio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pegas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dio drives through and clinches with Pegas against the cage.
Dio looking to slow down the pace here.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pegas lands an elbow just above Dio 's eye.
Pegas misses with an elbow strike.
Pegas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pegas.
Dio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pegas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Dio wants to stall.
Pegas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dio throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio wants to clinch up but Pegas keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pegas. Dio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pegas wants to land a leg kick but Dio is out of range. #CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dio taking a breather.
Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dio is stalling here.
Pegas tries to throw a body punch but Dio avoids it by throwing Pegas back against the cage.
Pegas throws an elbow that misses.
Pegas lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Pegas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pegas scores with a decent looking hook.
Pegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Dio fails with the takedown.
Pegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dio instigates a clinch.
Dio is working for takedown but Pegas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pegas tries a knee to the head but Dio blocks it.
Dio tries a body shot but Pegas blocks it.
Dio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Pegas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jon Pegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#TD2#
Dio lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio prevents Pegas from getting back to his feet.
Dio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dio trying to control but Pegas is working from the bottom.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dio passes into half guard.
Dio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dio stops Pegas from getting back to his feet.
Pegas is controlling Dio's trapped leg to prevent Dio from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dio is looking to stall here but Pegas recovers full guard.
Dio trying to control but Pegas is working from the bottom.
Dio postures up and lands a big shot to Pegas's brow.
Pegas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio is fighting to break Pegas's control of his arms but Pegas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Dio doesn't manage to clinch there - Pegas circles away.
It looked like Pegas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dio.
Pegas misses with a right hand
and Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Pegas wants to clinch
and Dio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Pegas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pegas throws a big shot that misses.
Dio throws a right hand that Pegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Pegas also avoids with ease.
Dio defending well as Pegas loads up on a big left hand.
Pegas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pegas swings for the body but Dio moves out of range.
Pegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dio counters with a two punch combo.
Pegas is looking to land body kicks.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Dio rushes Pegas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Pegas'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!
Dio prevents a body shot from Pegas.
A knee to the head by Pegas.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dio controls his hands.
Pegas landing knees to the head.
Pegas can't find room to land a body shot as Dio controls the action.
Dio dodges an elbow strike from Pegas.
Pegas lands an elbow inside that Dio shrugs off.
Dio blocks an elbow strike.
Dio takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pegas misses with a knee strike.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pegas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pegas misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Pegas.
Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pegas throws out the jab.
Dio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pegas.
Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pegas.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pegas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Pegas.
Dio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pegas. Pegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Dio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Pegas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pegas throws a hook but Dio avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dio shoots in and gets a takedown into Pegas's guard.
Dio wants to control from the top but Pegas keeps moving.
Pegas managing to control the position. #T1#
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dio wants to control from the top but Pegas keeps moving.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pegas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pegas is pulling down on Dio's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dio passes Pegas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pegas is looking to control Dio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pegas avoid being mounted?
Dio stops Pegas from getting back to his feet.
Dio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pegas tries a low kick but Dio avoids it.
Pegas throws a series of punches but Dio avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pegas.
Dio checks a low kick from Pegas.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Pegas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pegas! #T3#
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pegas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pegas seems keen to control Dio's posture.
Dio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dio is looking to pass into half guard but Pegas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pegas is in guard.#REVR#
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Pegas is proving a slippery customer.
Dio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Dio wants to sweep here but Pegas controlling him for the moment.
Pegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Pegas stands up from Dio's guard - Pegas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dio keeps the fight on the outside.
Pegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dio tries to get set, Pegas tries to push him back and clinch up but Dio manages to avoid the attempt.
A big left from Pegas misses.
Jon Pegas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Pegas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pegas 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Pegas!
Our winner, Jon Pegas, 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: PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Boyfriend takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Boyfriend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyfriend slips a jab and a cross from Dio.
Dio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Dio looks to move away, Boyfriend throws a big counter combo but Dio just gets out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boyfriend!
Dio stalks Boyfriend and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boyfriend's face. Boyfriend staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut there from Boyfriend.
Dio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Dio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Boyfriend. No joy for Dio on that attempt.
Boyfriend throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dio wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyfriend won't allow it.
Dio wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyfriend manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Boyfriend will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dio up against the cage.#TD2#
Dio has Boyfriend pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boyfriend tumbling to the mat - Dio dives into Boyfriend's guard.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Boyfriend.
Dio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dio trying to control but Boyfriend is working from the bottom.
Boyfriend bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dio's guard. #REVR#
Boyfriend postures up in Dio's guard and throws a big left but Dio blocks it.
Boyfriend stays in close to Dio's body and controls the position. #T2#
Boyfriend stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
Dio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boyfriend trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boyfriend!
Boyfriend tries to lock up and control but Dio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Boyfriend is squirming around, avoiding Dio's attempts to control the action.
Boyfriend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dio with shots to the head and body - Boyfriend looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dio connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Boyfriend has been cut.
Dio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dio lands a couple of good shots and Boyfriend has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dio lands a shot to the head.
Boyfriend is taking damage to the body and head.
Dio keeps control of the position as Boyfriend tries to break free. #T4#
Dio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#CUT2#
Daniel Boyfriend's cut is getting worse.
Dio is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Boyfriend is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
During a confident post fight interview, John Dio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rection makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rection.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rection scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rection backwards.
Rection swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rection working aggressively here.
Rection slows down the pace here.
Rection scores with a shoulder strike.
Rection misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rection.
Rection pushes Dio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rection misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dio.
Dio is looking for a takedown.
Rection tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rection fails to land.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rection gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hugh Rection has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Rection tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rection misses with the head strike.
Rection tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dio's elbow.
Dio scores with a shoulder strike.
Rection is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rection down to the mat. Rection avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rection looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dio throws out a counter right but Rection avoids it with no problem.
Dio throws an off balance right hand
and Rection counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL2#
Dio clinches.
Dio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rection scores with a shot to the side of Dio's head.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection throws a punch but it's blocked by Dio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rection misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch.
Rection missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dio fails with the takedown.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rection paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rection stuffs the takedown.
Dio misses with a double jab
and Rection counters with a nice uppercut.
Rection definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Dio throws a one two combo.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but Rection shows good takedown defense.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rection sprawls well. Rection wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dio gets slowly back to his feet.
Rection gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Rection has managed to clinch.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##TD2#
Dio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rection manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Rection misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rection misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio blocking some punches.
Rection taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rection fails to land.
Rection throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rection misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Rection misses with a punch to the body.
Rection gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
Rection misses with the head strike.
Dio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rection prevents it.
Rection scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Rection 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#
Rection throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rection tries to clinch
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
Dio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rection cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rection looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dio moves to clinch but Rection breaks away
and Rection counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rection throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Rection takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Rection's shoulder, as Rection tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dio moves into range and clinches up with Rection.#T1##BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rection throws a series of punches but Dio avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Rection gets a clinch.
Hugh Rection has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rection misses with a punch to the body.
Dio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rection is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Rection tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rection tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rection is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rection lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dio.
A shot in the inside from Rection.
A head punch on the inside from Rection fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rection avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rection misses with a body punch.
Rection lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dio backwards. #T2#
Rection fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Dio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rection regains guard.
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!#SUB2#
Dio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rection is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rection has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rection trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dio's guard.
Rection has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dio controlling the position.#T3##SU#
Rection stands up and waves to Dio to follow him.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rection paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rection throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rection displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dio.
Hugh Rection has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dio is defended easily by Rection.
Dio scores with a three punch combo!
Rection lands with a right hand. #T4#
Jab from Rection.
Dio is looking to clinch but Rection is avoiding it.
As Dio tries to get set, Rection tries to push him back and clinch up but Dio manages to avoid the attempt.
Dio has his takedown stuffed
and Dio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Rection keeps the fight on the outside.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rection closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dio counters with a three punch combo that has Rection backing up. Rection nods at Dio to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rection misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Rection is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dio.
Dio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rection but Rection pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rection seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Rection dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rection but Rection pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Rection misses with an uppercut
and Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rection pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Rection backs off Dio throws a huge counter combo but Rection manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio tries to clinch but Rection is having none of it. #CL#
Dio gets tackled into the cage by Rection. Rection maintains the clinch.
Dio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rection pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Dio.
Rection fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rection trying to stall but Dio improves his position.
Dio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rection prevents it.
Hugh Rection has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Rection avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rection throws a punch but it's blocked by Dio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rection fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rection scores with a shoulder strike.
Dio is trying to drag Rection to the mat but Rection just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rection is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rection lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection prevents the takedown attempt.
Dio goes for a takedown attempt but Rection pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Dio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Dio rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection swings wildly with an uppercut but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rection fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Dio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rection was covering up waiting for the punch and Dio finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Rection uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rection lands a jab-cross combination.
Rection lands a nice shot that snaps Dio's head back.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Rection finish him?
Dio looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rection lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dio. Rection pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
After the fight, Hugh Rection 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: Pulse 95 - Santos vs Mostert
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Ahmadaliev swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Dio pushes Ahmadaliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Magomed Ahmadaliev has been cut.
Dio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahmadaliev or not.
Ahmadaliev blocks a body shot from Dio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahmadaliev.
Ahmadaliev leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Ahmadaliev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dio's efforts to push away.
Ahmadaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dio.
Dio can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Dio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahmadaliev tries to clinch but Dio moves out of range.
Dio throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmadaliev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahmadaliev swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ahmadaliev darts in and clinches Dio up against the cage.
Ahmadaliev is pushing Dio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Ahmadaliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ahmadaliev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio just leaning against Ahmadaliev, taking a breather.
Ahmadaliev is struggling to control the position.
Ahmadaliev is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahmadaliev down to the mat. Ahmadaliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dio lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Dio clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Ahmadaliev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahmadaliev leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dio is trying to break the clinch but Ahmadaliev is controlling him.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomed Ahmadaliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Ahmadaliev avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Ahmadaliev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ahmadaliev pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Dio has Ahmadaliev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dio scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahmadaliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dios head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahmadaliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ahmadaliev lands a body shot.
Ahmadaliev gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magomed Ahmadaliev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmadaliev as he avoids it easily.
Dio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahmadaliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Ahmadaliev rushes Dio and presses him up against the cage.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
Dio has a couple of punches blocked by Ahmadaliev.
A right handed body shot lands from Dio.
Dio lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio is struggling to control the position.
Dio lands a right hand.
Dio is trying to drag Ahmadaliev to the mat but Ahmadaliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD2#
Dio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Dio is looking to take a break and control but Ahmadaliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmadaliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahmadaliev tries to get out of the position.
Ahmadaliev tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Ahmadaliev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dio's arms. #T2#
Dio punches Ahmadaliev on the ear.
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand back up.
Ahmadaliev covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dio is landing with strikes from the back.
Dio has good solid back control here.
Ahmadaliev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dio. #T3#
Ahmadaliev is trying to stand back up.
Dio loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ahmadaliev hold on?
Ahmadaliev wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmadaliev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dio.
Dio has Ahmadaliev flattened out and is raining down punches.
Well, with Dio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ahmadaliev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ahmadaliev is trying to get back to his feet but Dio has full control of the position and if anything, Ahmadaliev has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dio. #T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dio. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #ROC2#
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dio is raining down hard shots and and Ahmadaliev has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Dio!
John Dio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Boyfriend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Boyfriend tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dio avoids the body shot from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
Boyfriend 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.
Boyfriend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyfriend connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Boyfriend.
Dio 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.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut. Dio saw that one coming.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##TD2#
Dio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyfriend has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Boyfriend working a defensive guard here.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boyfriend trying to control the position.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyfriend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Boyfriend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boyfriend passes Dio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dio is trying to stand.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dio is trying to maintain the position but Boyfriend is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dio is looking for a sweep. Boyfriend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyfriend is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dio trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boyfriend thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Boyfriend missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyfriend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dio.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Boyfriend. #CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyfriend will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dio darts in looking for a takedown but Boyfriend gets double underhooks and turns Dio into the cage.
It looked like Boyfriend was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boyfriend misses with a looping left.
Dio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyfriend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dio somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Boyfriend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
That's time! Boyfriend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dio moves away from the strike by Boyfriend.
Boyfriend throws the left hand but Dio avoids the punch easily.
Boyfriend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dio can do to turn this around?
Boyfriend lands a two punch combo.
Boyfriend misses with an uppercut.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyfriend has time to react.
Boyfriend throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Dio.
Dio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyfriend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dio slips under a jab from Boyfriend.
Boyfriend just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyfriend counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Boyfriend, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dio throws a right and a left that Boyfriend avoids nicely.
Daniel Boyfriend is winning the standup battle so far.
Dio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dio dives in and grabs Boyfriend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyfriend pushes down on Dio's head and hops out.
Boyfriend misses with a series of wild punches.
Dio unleashes a big counter combination but Boyfriend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniel Boyfriend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Boyfriend throws a nice looking combination but Dio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyfriend circles away.
Dio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniel Boyfriend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Boyfriend has knocked Dio down with a huge combo! Boyfriend steps away and waves a wobbly Dio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dio is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyfriend misses with a body shot.
Boyfriend throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio shoots for a takedown but Boyfriend saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Dio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyfriend's half guard.#T3#
Dio is pressing down on Boyfriend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boyfriend is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dio lands a nice short elbow.
Boyfriend tries to roll over but Dio keeps him under control.
Dio working the head and body with strikes.
Dio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyfriend keeps working.
Boyfriend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Boyfriend.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boyfriend wants to stand up but Dio is controlling him.
Dio is pushing down on Boyfriend's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyfriend is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Dio is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dio is looking to advance position but Boyfriend won't allow it.
Boyfriend has hold of Dio's hands but Dio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boyfriend keeping hold of Dio's head, controlling as best he can.
Dio wants to free his trapped foot but Boyfriend is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Boyfriend dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boyfriend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyfriend misses with the combination.
Dio fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyfriend missing with a left hand there. Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Dio 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.#TD2#
Boyfriend gets caught napping as Dio dives in and scores a takedown. Boyfriend manages to retain guard.
Dio trying to control but Boyfriend is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dio advances to half guard.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dio working over Boyfriend with some ground and pound. Boyfriend looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dio controlling the action here.
Dio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyfriend defending well though.
Dio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyfriend moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyfriend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyfriend utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Boyfriend throws a poor cross that misses
and Dio counters with a series of strikes. Boyfriend will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Boyfriend pushes him off.
Dio lands with a cross.
Boyfriend looks to land a combination but Dio avoids it well.
Boyfriend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyfriend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Dio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyfriend misses with a two punch combination.
Dio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyfriend tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyfriend.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Dio.
A punch combination from Boyfriend misses.
Boyfriend throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Dio counters with a shoot takedown. Boyfriend fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boyfriend looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyfriend, not yet.
Dio slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dio seems to be working for a kimura but Boyfriend defends the submission attempt.
John Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Boyfriend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyfriend trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boyfriend 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Boyfriend!
A very excited looking Daniel Boyfriend 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: Pulse 86 - Dog vs Romanow
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Tuck moves in looking to clinch but Dio pushes him off.
Tuck takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
Tuck tries to clinch up.
Dio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuck seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dio is looking for the big counter here.
Tuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tuck wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left and a right from Dio both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Tuck closes the distance and clinches.
Tuck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dio working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tuck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robin Tuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Tuck lands a right hand.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuck misses with a body punch. #T1##TD2#
Tuck is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tuck to the mat. Tuck regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Dio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuck has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Tuck is proving a slippery customer.
Tuck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuck's guard. #REVB##T2#
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
Dio content to stall in guard here.
Tuck wants to get back to his feet but Dio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dio looking to pass the guard.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tuck 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.
Dio throws a strike but Tuck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dio wants to sweep here but Tuck controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Dio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tuck passes into half guard.
Tuck controlling the pace.
Dio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuck is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Tuck darts in and clinches Dio up against the cage.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tuck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dio lands a two punch combo.
Tuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tuck instigates a clinch.
Tuck prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Dio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dio manages to end up in side control.
Tuck tries to buck Dio off but Dio is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dio in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Dio tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuck controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dio is looking to take a break and control but Tuck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tuck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
What's Tuck going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tuck seems a little lost for a moment, as Dio dominates the positioning.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tuck can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dio tries for a kimura but Tuck is defending well.
Tuck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dio is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tuck reverses the position - he's now on top in Dio's guard.
Dio working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tuck wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dio wants to control from the top but Tuck keeps moving.
Dio works over Tuck with some ground and pound from guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuck pulls Dio in to control the position. #T4#
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tuck is pulling down on Dio's head. It's preventing any offense from Dio, at least for the moment.
Dio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Dio.
Tuck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dio.
Robin Tuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Tuck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tuck clinches.
Tuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuck after a bit of a struggle.
Tuck stops a takedown attempt from Dio.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robin Tuck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio has Tuck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tuck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tuck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Tuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuck.
Tuck can't find room to land a body shot as Dio controls the action.
Tuck pushes Dio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuck presses Dio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robin Tuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Dio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuck is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuck.
Tuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Dio backwards. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!
Tuck lands a big right hand that drops Dio! The killer instinct kicks in and Tuck finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tuck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Tuck!
Post fight, Robin Tuck took to the microphone: 'Be ready! I am here!'.

Event: DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Dio has a takedown stuffed.
Dio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruger defends it nicely.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dio.
Dio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kruger counters with a nice right hand that sends Dio toppling to the canvas! Dio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kruger finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Roman Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Dio fails with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a crisp right that sends Dio to the canvas! Kruger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kruger!
Roman Kruger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 54: Warpath
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Bawls throws a series of punches but Dio moves out of range.
Dio is looking for the big counter here.
Bawls darts in looking for a takedown but Dio gets double underhooks and turns Bawls into the cage.
Dio lands with a hook. Bawls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bawls lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bawls 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.
Bawls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bawls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bawls throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bawls tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bawls circles away quickly and effectively.
Bawls misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bawls clinches up against the cage.
Dio prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Bawls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bawls tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##TD2#
Bawls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bawls managing to control the position.
Dio is working Bawls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dio is pushing down on Bawls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bawls is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bawls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bawls!
Dio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bawls?
Dio trying to control but Bawls is having none of it.
Dio controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Bawls bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bawls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dio wants to sweep here but Bawls controlling him for the moment.
Dio controlling the position.
Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bawls trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
Dio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bawls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bawls preventing the sweep.
Bawls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dio controlling the position.
Bawls sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dio's guard.
Dio is staying active underneath Bawls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is controlling Bawls's trapped leg to prevent Bawls from advancing to side control.
Bawls is trying to control. Dio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bawls controlling the pace.
Bawls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bawls is keen to just control but Dio is a slippery customer.
Dio keeping hold of Bawls's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bawls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auld Bawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawls 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Bawls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bawls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bawls wants a takedown.
Dio tries to work over Bawls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Bawls pulls guard effortlessly.
Dio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bawls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dio puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dio stalling.
Bawls tries to get to full guard but Dio has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bawls misses with the combination. #TD#
Bawls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dio!
Dio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dio keeping control of the position.
Bawls missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dio has his hands clasped together around Bawls's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bawls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dio wants to improve his position but Bawls is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bawls trying to mount his opponent but Dio defends it. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bawls wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bawls prevents Dio from getting back to his feet.
Bawls tries to free his leg and advance position but Dio is retaining full guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio is pulling down on Bawls's head. It's preventing any offense from Bawls, at least for the moment.
Bawls looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bawls wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bawls throws a right and a left that Dio avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Bawls misses.
Bawls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bawls misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Bawls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Dio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dio is working for a submission of some sort.
Bawls is pressing down on Dio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dio wants to control from the top but Bawls keeps moving.
Bawls is looking to stand up but Dio isn't so interested in that idea.
Bawls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Bawls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bawls holds on and takes a little breather.
Dio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bawls controls Dio momentarily but Dio frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bawls is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bawls throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bawls is controlling him.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Bawls from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auld Bawls dominated that second round.
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#
Bawls looks for a takedown but Dio sprawls well.
Bawls fails with a takedown attempt.
Bawls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dio.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bawls shoots in looking for a takedown. Dio tries to sprawl out of it but Bawls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dio 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 Auld Bawls. 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.
Dio blocks a head kick by Bawls.
Bawls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dio throws a jab when Bawls was well out of range.
Auld Bawls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Dio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dio wants to clinch.
Bawls cracks a nice hook into Dio's ribs.
Auld Bawls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Bawls closes the distance and clinches.
Dio is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Dio. #TD2#
Dio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bawls takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dio cracks Bawls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bawls stops Dio from passing to mount. #T2#
Dio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bawls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bawls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dio is taking a breather. Bawls says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Dio wants to work for an arm triangle but Bawls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Dio content to control rather than advance.
Dio working over Bawls with some ground and pound. Bawls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dio passes to full mount!
Dio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dio lands a big shot there that rocks Bawls but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dio controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dio 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Dio!
Auld Bawls spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? '.

Event: DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Dio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshua.
Joshua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshua jabs Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joshua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dio gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Joshua gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Dio gets the takedown into side control.
Dillard tries to bench press Dio off him but Dio keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Dio stalls from top position.
Dio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Dio tries for a kimura but Dillard is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard being controlled for a moment.
Dio cracks Dillard with a big elbow. #T1#
Dillard tries to improve position but can't.
Dillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Dio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Dio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillard on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillard's guard now, I'm sure.
Dio landing some decent shots from guard.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dio forces his way into half guard.
Dio trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dio is working for a kimura but Dillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Dio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dio'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.
Dio'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.#T3##SUB2#
Dillard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dio pulls his head out easily.
Dillard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dio is working away from the top position though.
Dio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dillard taking some punishment here, with Dio in his half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dio is nestled in close to Dillard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dio 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.
Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dillard is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Dio stands up from half guard. #TD#
Dio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dillard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dio just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Dillard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#TD#
Dio gets a big slam - oh, Dillard is out! Dillard is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Dio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Butcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dio blocking some punches.
Butcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butcher tries to work over Dio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dio fails to pull guard.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Butcher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dio tries to pull guard but Butcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Butcher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dio's elbow.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dio is trying to drag Butcher to the mat but Butcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barry Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
Butcher misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dio prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Dio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Dio controls the action. #TD2#
Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Butcher looking for submissions off his back.
Butcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dio trying to control from half guard but Butcher is working away.
Dio tries to pass to full mount but Butcher defends it.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Dio has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Butcher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Dio!

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