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Event:
TUF round 5
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Dziki clinches.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dziki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Dziki wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has Dziki pressed against the cage.
Dziki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dziki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dziki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Dziki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jones presses Dziki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dziki is breathing heavily.
A short left from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dziki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dziki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dziki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones tries to bum rush Dziki with a series of wild strikes but Dziki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Dziki has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym (Elite $350), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jones.
Dziki avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Jones misses.
Dziki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dziki, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dziki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dziki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones throws a body punch but Dziki moves out of range. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dziki.
Dziki misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dziki's head.
Dziki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dziki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dziki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jones digs a good hook to Dziki's body.
#KD2#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Dziki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dziki looks OK. Jones waves Dziki back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dziki is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Dziki avoids them all with ease.
Oh Dziki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws a jab when Dziki was well out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dziki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Jones!
A victorious Matthew Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dziki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dziki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melendez as he jumps to the side.
Dziki doesn't manage to clinch there - Melendez circles away.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Melendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dziki, pushing him back against the cage.
Melendez is trying to stall.
Melendez tries to land knees in the clinch but Dziki avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Melendez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dziki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Dziki tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Dziki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melendez.
Dziki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Melendez clinches up against the cage.
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Dziki can't get the takedown.
Arden Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Dziki.
Dziki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Melendez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Melendez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dziki avoids it.#TD2#
Dziki has clasped his hands together around Melendez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dziki cracks Melendez with a big elbow.
Melendez is trying to improve his position.
Dziki looking to control but instead Melendez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
Dziki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dziki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dziki stops Melendez from getting back to his feet.
Dziki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dziki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Melendez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Melendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dziki throws an elbow that misses. Melendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dziki's guard. Nice move by Melendez!#REVR##SUB#
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Dziki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Melendez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dziki looking for a takedown.
Dziki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Melendez after a bit of a struggle.
Dziki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Melendez is working for takedown but Dziki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Dziki's takedown attempt.
Melendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Dziki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Melendez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dziki's best efforts.
Dziki is taking a breather. Melendez 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.
Dziki trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Melendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Melendez is not content to let Dziki control the position.
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 Arden Melendez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dziki moves out of range of the strikes.
Dziki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melendez.
Melendez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dziki has time to react.#CL2#
Dziki has Melendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dziki tries to score a body lock takedown but Melendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Dziki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Melendez regains guard immediately. #ES#
Melendez has his feet on Dziki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dziki.
Dziki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melendez tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dziki counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Melendez has one foot on Dziki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Melendez misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dziki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Melendez!
Dziki is looking to take a break and control but Melendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melendez struggling a bit here.
Dziki happy to just control the position for now.
Dziki is putting a hurting on Melendez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Melendez gets back to half guard.
Dziki is taking a breather. Melendez 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.
Dziki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dziki trying to control from half guard but Melendez is working away.
Dziki content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dziki controlling the pace. #SUB#
Melendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dziki pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.
Melendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Melendez tries to sprawl but Dziki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dziki trying to control from Melendez's half guard. Melendez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Melendez working for a triangle but Dziki defends it easily.
Dziki lands a couple of digs.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dziki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janusz Dziki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dziki closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Melendez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dziki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Melendez to the mat. Melendez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Melendez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Melendez has his foot on Dziki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dziki works his way back into a safe position though.
Dziki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dziki postures up and lands a big shot to Melendez's brow.
Dziki with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Dziki is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dziki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dziki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dziki looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Melendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dziki uses it to pass to side control.
Dziki moves into full mount!
Dziki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Melendez tries to reverse the position but Dziki maintains control.
Dziki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dziki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dziki controlling from mount.
Dziki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Melendez's face.
#T3#
Melendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dziki controlling the pace for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dziki has eaten all the pies!
Dziki trying to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Dziki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dziki controlling from the full mount.
Melendez is bucking up trying to escape but Dziki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee warns Melendez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Janusz Dziki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dziki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Dziki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dziki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Melendez tries to hold on but Dziki pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Dziki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dziki 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Dziki!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 673 Round 2
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Krivapalov misses with a hook
and Dziki counters with a stiff right hand.
Dziki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krivapalov misses with a straight right.
Krivapalov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dziki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Krivapalov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Krivapalov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dziki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dziki lands in his opponent's guard.
Nice looking to control.
Nice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dziki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dziki really is a fat lump.
Dziki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Dziki stands up and waves to Nice to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD#
Dziki scores with a takedown into Nice's guard.
Dziki working some strikes from top position.
Nice wants to control the position but Dziki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dziki trying to control the pace.
Nice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dziki is working away from the top position though.
Dziki prevents Nice from improving his position.#SUB#
Dziki seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Nice trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Dziki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Dziki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice tries to kick Dziki off in order to stand up. Dziki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dziki controlling from side mount. #SU#
Dziki stands up. #T3#
Dziki throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Nice throws a head kick but Dziki moves out of range.
Dziki throws a big counter combination but Nice scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice throws a wild body kick that Dziki sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Nice tries to keep at a distance but Dziki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Dziki jumps guard and drags Nice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dziki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dziki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nice trying to control but Dziki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dziki pulls Nice in close to prevent any damage.
Dziki keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Nice looks winded!
Nice works over Dziki with some ground and pound from guard.
Dziki pulls Nice in close to his closed guard and prevents Nice from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Dziki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice tries to clinch but Dziki moves away #TD#
and Dziki counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Nice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dziki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice blocks a leg kick.
Dziki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dziki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Nice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dziki is trying to defend but Nice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dziki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Nice wants to take a breather but Dziki is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dziki trying to control but Nice postures up.
Dziki is not content to let Nice control the position.
Dziki has his hands clasped together around Nice's back. He's all about the action.
Nice prevents Dziki from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Dziki kicks Nice off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Dziki darts in and clinches Nice up against the cage.#BC#
Dziki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Dziki moves into range and clinches up with Nice.
Nice letting Dziki take a breather here.
Dziki has Nice pressed against the cage, preventing Nice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dziki trying to land knees to the body.
Nice gets underhooks to prevent Dziki's takedown attempt.
Nice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice tries to pull guard but Dziki won't allow it.
#T3##TD#
Dziki has picked Nice up - he's going for a ride! Dziki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dziki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nice can do to turn this around?
Dziki moves into full mount! Nice won't be happy about that!
Dziki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dziki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dziki controlling the position easily from mount.
Dziki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nice's face.
#T4#
Nice is trying to escape the mount but Dziki keeps good control and instead manages to take Nice's back.
Dziki biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Nice is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dziki gets his way!
Nice is breathing heavily.
Dziki keeps control of the position easily here as Nice tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dziki lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Dziki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dziki scores with a takedown into Nice's guard.#ES2#
Nice kicks Dziki off and gets to his feet.
Nice stuffs the takedown attempt from Dziki. Dziki gets slowly back to his feet.
Dziki lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dziki has a takedown stuffed.
Nice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dziki.#CL#
Dziki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dziki tries to circle away but Nice has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Nice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Dziki pulls Nice into guard.
Dziki is pulling down on Nice's head to control his posture.
Nice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nice cracks Dziki with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dziki is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dziki wants to stand but Nice has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dziki looking to pass the guard.
Janusz Dziki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nice wants to sweep but no luck.
Dziki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nice is trying to keep Dziki in close.
Nice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dziki is controlling him.
Dziki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nice is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nice wants to sweep here but Dziki controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nice is looking for a triangle but Dziki pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice tries to work over Dziki's front leg with a kick but Dziki checks it.
Nice misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Nice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dziki's half guard.
Dziki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nice.
Dziki manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB#
Dziki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dziki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nice defends it easily.
Dziki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nice's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Dziki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dziki, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Janusz Dziki!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Janusz Dziki!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Janusz Dziki!
Janusz Dziki wins by unanimous decision!
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