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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Dann just misses with a punch to the body.
Dann throws a front kick aimed at Reaves's knee but Reaves avoids it well.
Barry Reaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Reaves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reaves won't allow Dann to sweep him here.
Reaves tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Dann controlling Reaves's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reaves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dann dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reaves has his foot on Dann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dann works his way back into a safe position though.
Dann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reaves's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves tries to roll over but Dann keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Dann.
Reaves is looking for a sweep. Dann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann trying to mount his opponent but Reaves defends it.
Dann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reaves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reaves actively working from the bottom here.
Dann is nestled in close to Reaves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dann working over Reaves with some ground and pound. Reaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Dann drops an elbow to the side of Reaves's head.
Reaves has hold of Dann's hands but Dann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dann not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dann there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann wants to control but Reaves is keeping him busy. #SU#
Dann gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Reaves gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Reaves manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Reaves wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaves is keeping the position for now.
Dann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reaves stuffs the takedown.
Dann misses with a hook. Reaves ducked under it nicely.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dann as he jumps to the side.
It appears Dann was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle, before Dann throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Reaves's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dann lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanna lands with a straight right. Dann didn't see that one coming.
Sanna lands a glancing blow to the side of Dann's head.#KD#
Sanna lands a left and a right that send Dann crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dann is rocked!
Dann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dann is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Sanna is stalking Dann. Dann circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sanna, and it's lights out! Dann really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dann avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dann tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dann tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Dann gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dann throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dann.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Dann is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to control.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Dann preventing the sweep.
Dann works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Dann decides to stand and escape the position.
Dann shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Dann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Jones leaves Dann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dann darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Dann into the cage. #CL2#
Dann closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dann shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.#CL2#
Dann drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
#TD2#
Dann jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Jones postures up in Dann's guard and throws a big left but Dann blocks it. #T3#
Dann has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura but Dann is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here.
Dann tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Dann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!#T4##ES#
Jones is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL2#
Dann rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dann jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Jones trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Dann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Dann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Dann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Dann wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Dann tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Dann jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dann around his waist. Dann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Dann misses with a punch on the inside.
Dann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Dann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Dann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dann has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Dann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Dann passes into side control.
#T2#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dann moves into full mount! #T3#
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action. #SU2#
Dann get's back to his feet.
Dann shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dann manages to circle out of the way.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Dann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Dann goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Dann is looking to chop away at Jones's legs. #CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dann avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
#BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dann misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dann has his back to the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dann is controlling him.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Dann has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Dann prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Brian Dann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dann trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dann into the cage.
Jones fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dann is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Dann lands a takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Dann pushes his legs off easily.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dann controls the pace.#SUB#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dann is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily. #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.
Dann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dann is working for a submission of some sort.
Dann not doing much here.
#T3#
Dann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dann trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Dann is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Dann lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jones takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Dann counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Dann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Dann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.#TD2#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dann dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dann 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Jyre drops Dann with a beautiful combination! Dann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jyre is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Dann is rocked!
Jyre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dann's head, knocking him out cold! Jyre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Besy Jyre!
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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dann showed some decent athleticism there.
Dann wants to control but Sanna is keeping him busy.
Sanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanna is trying to control but can't.
Sanna is trying to stand.
Sanna trying to control from the bottom.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.#TD2#
Dann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanna defends it well.
Dann is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dann is taking a breather. Sanna 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#
Dann seems to be looking for submissions.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Dann lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dann manages to pass to mount!
Sanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanna trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sanna is desperately trying to improve his position but Dann has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanna is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanna wants to hold on but Dann pushes him away.
Dann pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Dann manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanna to take his back!
Dann keeps control of the position easily here as Sanna tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanna 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 Dann gets his way!
Dann struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dann keeps control of the position as Sanna tries to break free.
Dann is riding his opponent, not letting Sanna buck him off. #T4#
Dann is not going to allow Sanna to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Dann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Sanna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dann loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sanna hold on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Dann go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sanna turns into Dann and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Sanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanna.#TD2#
Dann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dann is in Sanna's guard.
Sanna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dann wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Dann connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dann has managed to get both his arms back between Sanna's legs - danger averted.
Dann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dann trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanna is keeping the position for now.
Brian Dann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dann won't allow Sanna to sweep him here.
Dann wants to pass the guard but Sanna is keeping the position.
Sanna pulls Dann in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanna cracks the inside of Dann's front leg.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Sanna misses with a body shot.
Sanna jabs Dann right on the nose. Dann blinks but takes it well.
Dann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanna seems keen to control Dann's posture.
Sanna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dann's guard. #REVR#
Dann is pulling down on Sanna's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanna, at least for the moment.
Dann trying to control the position.
#T3#
Sanna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanna.
Sanna tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Sanna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet. #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.
Dann 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#
Sanna pushes Dann off looking to stand but Dann dives back in and keeps control.
Sanna tries to get to full guard but Dann has control of the leg.
Dann controlling the action here.
Dann is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Dann 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!
#R3#
Sanna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dann shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Dann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanna thuds a left hand into Dann's body.
Sanna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanna throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Dann gets the takedown into side control.
Sanna tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Dann avoids the attempt from Sanna to control.
Sanna tries to reverse the position but Dann maintains control.#T1#
Sanna wants to hold on but Dann pushes him away.
Dann raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Dann goes for an armbar but Sanna turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanna.
Sanna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dann is controlling Sanna's posture.
Sanna won't allow Dann to sweep him here. #SU#
Sanna gets to his feet - Dann follows without any prompting. #T2#
Sanna thumps Dann with a low kick.
Sanna misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Sanna.
Sanna scores with a one two! Dann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dann wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
Dann throws an elbow that misses. Sanna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dann's guard. Nice move by Sanna!#REVR#
Sanna trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sanna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanna looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dann won't allow Sanna to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Dann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dann under the eye.#T4#
Dann takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Dann 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.#ES#
Sanna has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Sanna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanna throws a leg kick but Dann moved away.
Dann throws out a counter right but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Huffy Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Sanna's face as Dann controls the position.
Dann tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanna is not content to let Dann control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Dann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanna tries to avoid it but Dann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanna to the ground. Sanna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dann ducks right into an uppercut from Sanna.
Dann shoots for a takedown but Sanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanna cracks the inside of Dann's front leg.
Dann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanna circles away.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Dann avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Dann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Sanna throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! 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!
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dann throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sanna to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanna. #T1#
Dann throws a sloppy head kick and Sanna moves out of range easily.
Huffy Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Sanna. #ROC#
Dann is rocked!
Dann looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sanna lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dann. Sanna pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Dann (ranked 2478 p4p, 302 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 3970 p4p, 435 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Dann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dann (4) vs (0) Italo
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo is trying to improve his position.
Dann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working.
Dann taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Italo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dann's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Dann 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.
Dann has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (7) vs (0) Italo
Italo regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italo is staying active underneath Dann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dann is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Italo won't allow Dann to pass to mount.
Dann moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Italo. Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (10) vs (0) Italo
Dann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dann taking a break here but Italo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dann wants to work for an arm triangle but Italo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away.
Dann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Italo! Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (13) vs (0) Italo
Italo is desperately trying to improve his position but Dann has a good base and remains in mount.
Dann tries to control but Italo wriggling away.
Dann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Italo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Italo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Dann trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Dann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dann advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dann (15) vs (0) Italo
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Italo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dann 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.
Dann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Italo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Italo wants to improve his position but Dann is controlling well.
Dann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Dann trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dann is looking for a kimura but Italo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dann to get the leverage.
Dann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Italo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dann pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (18) vs (0) Italo
Dann goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Italo turns into him and now he's in Dann's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dann (18) vs (2) Italo
Italo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dann is keeping the position for now.
Italo postures up.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Italo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Italo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Italo is proving a slippery customer.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dann is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dann (20) vs (2) Italo
Italo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dann stacks Italo 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 Dann! Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (23) vs (2) Italo
Dann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Italo prevents Dann from improving position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Italo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann wants to pass to mount but Italo is defending the position.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Italo is looking for a sweep. Dann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann is taking a breather. Italo 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.
Italo looking for submissions off his back.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Italo looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dann 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.
Dann is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dann is pressing down on Italo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italo is holding on for now.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dann trying to pass the guard but Italo defending well.
Dann passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dann (26) vs (2) Italo
Italo is not content to let Dann control the position.
Italo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dann (28) vs (2) Italo
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dann forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dann (31) vs (2) Italo
Italo showing good submission defense here.
Dann working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dann biding his time, controlling Italo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo tries to escape but Dann has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dann takes the fight on points by 31 to 2. |
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco tries for a takedown but Dann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dann. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dann clinches.
Franco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Dann manages to break the clinch.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Dann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Dann tries to sprawl but Franco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco stops Dann from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Dann is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Well, if Franco 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.
#T1#
Franco trying to control the action but Dann is working from the bottom.
Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco is pressing down on Dann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dann is holding on for now.
Dann wants to control but Franco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Franco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann trying to control here.
Dann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franco's back!#ES2#
Franco manages to stand up with Dann still on his back. Eventually Dann drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dann moves in looking to clinch but Franco pushes him off.#T2#
Franco has a takedown stuffed.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Franco has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dann keeps working.
Dann controlling the position for now.
Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Dann is defending the position.
Dann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dann keeping hold of Franco's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Franco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dann trying to control here.
Franco thows a huge punch but Dann dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Franco is looking for a kimura here.
Dann tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Franco tries to pass to full mount but Dann defends it.
Dann is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Franco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann moves into full guard.
Franco prevents Dann from getting back to his feet.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dann can't keep his opponent in guard - Franco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dann won't allow Franco to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Franco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dann controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Franco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dann throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Dann closes the distance and clinches up with Franco, looking for a takedown. Dann pushes Franco against the cage but Franco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franco dives in and grabs Dann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dann pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Dann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Franco tries to counter it with a takedown but Dann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dann avoids it really well and circles away.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Franco has Dann up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Franco has picked Dann up - he's going for a ride! Franco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco is working for a kimura but Dann is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Dann defends the submission attempt.
Franco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franco winds up and cracks Dann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dann landing small, sideways elbows.
Dann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dann has momentary wrist control but Franco slips an elbow through the middle.
Dann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Dann looking to pass the guard.
Dann postures up.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
Dann stays in close to Franco's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.
#T3#
Dann with a nice head shot there.
Franco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Franco is working an open guard so Dann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Franco shoots in for a takedown but Dann shows good takedown defense.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Franco enables Dann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Franco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Franco has a closed guard, preventing Dann from standing up. #T4#
Dann working some strikes from top position.
Dann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franco is trying to keep Dann in close.
Franco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dann controls the pace.
Franco controls Dann momentarily but Dann frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco is looking to stand back up but Dann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Franco.
Dann lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second round.
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#
Dann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franco on the side of the head.#TD2#
Franco gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Franco keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving.
Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dann's head.#SUB#
Dann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Franco defends well.
Franco throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Franco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dann has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Dann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Franco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dann stacks Franco 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 Dann!
Dann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Dann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dann is chipping away with strikes.
#T2##SU#
Dann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franco's waist but Franco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dann off to one side.
Franco cracks Dann with a good jab.#CL2#
Franco has managed to clinch.
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Franco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dann regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving. #T3#
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Franco passes Dann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dann has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Franco. Oh but Dann has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Franco goes limp - he's gone! Dann jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Italo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dann taking a breather here.
Italo is looking to reverse the position.
Dann cracks Italo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Dann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dann winds up and cracks Italo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Italo pushes Dann off looking to stand but Dann dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Italo with the active half guard here but Dann passes nicely into side control.#ES2#
Italo throws Dann to one side and escapes!#TD#
Dann gets a double leg takedown into Italo's guard.
Dann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is really struggling to control Italo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dann tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Italo's face as Dann controls the position. #SUB#
Dann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Italo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Dann stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Italo to get to his feet. #TD#
Italo tries to sprawl but Dann drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Italo, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dann.
Dann is pushing Italo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Italo just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dann has Italo pressed against the cage.
Italo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Italo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Dann is stalling here.
#BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Italo is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Italo's guard.
Italo is wriggling around but Dann manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Dann is trying to control. Italo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dann lands a nice short elbow.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Italo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dann defends well.
Brian Dann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Italo's guard.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Dann pushing down on Italo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Italo is working away. #SU#
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No joy there for Dann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Dann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Italo circles away.
#TD#
Dann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Dann is just content to waste time from the top position. Italo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dann wants to control from the top but Italo keeps moving.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Italo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Italo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dann is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Italo is not content to let Dann control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann tries to move into full mount but can't pass Italo's legs.
Italo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Dann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Italo down.
Dann trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dann asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dann wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy. #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.
Italo tries to improve position but can't.
Italo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Italo looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Dann decides to return to a standing position.
Dann throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dann or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3##CL#
Dann has closed the distance and engaged Italo in a clinch.
#TD#
Dann pulls guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann looking to control.
#SUB2#
Italo 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#
Italo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Dann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dann manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Dann's guard.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Dann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dann keeping full guard, as Italo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Dann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dann 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Dann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cathaway tries to avoid it but Dann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cathaway to the ground. Cathaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cathaway throws a head kick that misses.
Cathaway drops Dann with a naaaaasty hook - Dann is in real trouble here! Cathaway dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Dann on that attempt.
Dann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dann blocks a head kick by Brown.
#TD#
Dann looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Dann drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brown manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Dann moved away.
Brown misses with a body kick. #TD#
Dann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dann trying to control the pace. #T1#
Brown tries to roll over but Dann keeps him under control.
Dann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Dann controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dann pulls his head out easily.
Dann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dann works his way into side control.
Dann working the ground and pound.
Dann taking a breather here.
Dann working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Dann scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brown gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Dann has taken his back!
Dann just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dann 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.
Dann is loading up with his shots from the back and Brown is in big trouble! Brown taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Epstien tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Dann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epstien won't be happy with that.
Epstien takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann has control of an arm but Epstien manages to advance to Dann's back!
Epstien looking to hold on to the position here but Dann rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Epstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien with a flurry of punches that miss.
Epstien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dann managing to control the position. #T1#
Epstien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Epstien.
Dann is pulling down on Epstien's head to control his posture.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet. #SUB2#
Dann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epstien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Epstien won't allow Dann to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dann is controlling Epstien's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dann is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Dann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Epstien fails to land the takedown.
As Epstien backs off Dann throws a huge counter combo but Epstien manages to avoid it all.
Dann slaps away a takedown attempt from Epstien, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Epstien looks for a takedown but Dann sprawls well.
Dann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Epstien counters with a head kick. That will keep Dann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Epstien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Epstien stops a takedown attempt from Dann.
Epstien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Epstien shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.#TD2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Epstien pushes Dann off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epstien but Epstien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Epstien is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Dann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epstien swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dann drives through with a takedown into Epstien's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dann working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Dann gets to his feet - Epstien follows without any prompting.
Epstien wants to clinch up but Dann keeps it at a distance.
Dann leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Dann moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dann gets control of Epstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dann controlling Epstien's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Dann 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#
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Epstien circles away.
#CL2#
Dann clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Epstien breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dann rushes Epstien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Epstien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dann uses from the top position.
Dann slips nicely into half guard.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Epstien wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dann 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.
#T1#
Epstien wants to improve his position but Dann is controlling well.
Dann passes to full mount!
Epstien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dann on the ground.
Dann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.
Dann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Epstien keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Epstien tries to hold on but Dann postures up.#T2#
Dann controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Dann working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Epstien turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dann off and cradles Epstien's limp body as Dann celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Franco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco is pushing down on Dann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dann is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Franco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dann is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is refusing to be controlled, as Franco sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco with the ground and pound but Dann uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Franco trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franco.
Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Dann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Dann's brow.
Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Franco content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Franco forces his way into half guard.
Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Dann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dann is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
#SUB2#
Franco is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Dann pushes Franco off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Franco shoots and misses
and Dann counters with a nice body kick.
Franco fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dann.
Franco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Franco.
Dann wants to break free but Franco has control.
#BC#
Dann breaks the clinch.
Franco shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.
Franco looks winded!
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries to clinch up.
Dann looks for a takedown but Franco sprawls well.
Franco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Dann's shoulder, as Dann tries to avoid the shot.
Franco swats away the attempt to clinch by Dann.#TD2#
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Dann is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Dann's guard.#T4#
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franco preventing the sweep.
Dann 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco is looking to control Dann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franco avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Franco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Dann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Franco looking for submissions off his back.
Dann trying to control the action but Franco is working from the bottom.
Dann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco moves into full guard.
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dann striking off his back but it's not causing Franco any problems.
John Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franco is looking to work some ground and pound but Dann has wrist control.
Dann pulls Franco in to control the position.
Dann looking for a sweep. Not yet Dann, not yet.
Dann wants to stand but Franco is controlling the position.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco looking to pass the guard.
Franco keeps trying to improve his position.
Dann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dann 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##SUB#
Dann 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.
#SU#
Dann decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A head kick misses from Dann. #CL2#
Franco moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Franco has hold of one of Dann's legs. Dann is fighting the takedown attempt but Franco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Dann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Franco closes the distance and pushes Dann back into the cage.
Dann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Dann takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Dann drags the fight down to the ground.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dann dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Dann passes into half guard.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Dann tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Dann gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Dann decides to stand back up. Dann steps back and let's Franco get back to his feet.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dann.
Franco tries to counter with a clinch but Dann shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Dann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franco doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dann. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
John Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Franco defends well and Dann ends up having to push Franco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Franco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dann defending well though. #T1#
Franco is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Dann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco throwing strikes from guard but Dann blocks nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Dann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Franco is looking to stand up but Dann isn't so interested in that idea.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Dann won't allow Franco to get back to his feet. #T3#
Franco pulls Dann in to control the position.
Dann wants to pass the guard but Franco is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Franco has his foot on Dann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dann works his way back into a safe position though.
Dann wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann is looking to clinch but Franco is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Franco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dann's guard.
Franco chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Franco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco is fighting to break Dann's control of his arms but Dann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dann controls Franco momentarily but Franco frees himself. #T4#
Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dann keeping full guard, as Franco tries to pass.
Franco distracts Dann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dann pulls Franco in close to prevent any damage.
Franco looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Dann stands up from Franco's guard - Dann perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Franco.
I think Franco 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 9
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Dann. No joy for Mubanga on that attempt.
Mubanga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mubanga lands a body shot.
A head kick by Dann misses
and Mubanga counters with a three punch combo that has Dann backing up. Dann nods at Mubanga to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Mubanga gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Mubanga manages to retain guard.
Mubanga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dann.
Mubanga keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass.
Mubanga keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully.
Dann stopping the sweep attempt from Mubanga.
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dann scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Mubanga is trying to keep Dann in close.
Dann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dann advances position into side control!
Dann wants to control but Mubanga is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mubanga has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mubanga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU#
Dann decides to stand back up. #CL#
Mubanga tries to keep at a distance but Dann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mubanga prevents it.
#T3#
Dann slowing the pace effectively.
Dann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mubanga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mubanga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mubanga but Mubanga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mubanga lands a head kick. Dann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mubanga throws a head kick that misses
and Dann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mubanga is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Dann instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
Dann trying to control the action but Mubanga is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dann advances to full mount.
Dann with shots to the head and body - Mubanga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mubanga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann 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#
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dann but Dann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mubanga ducks under a wild hook from Dann.#TD#
Dann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dann 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.
Dann has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mubanga!
Dann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubanga is working to get back to half guard.
Mubanga is in a horrible position here. Dann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Dann trying to control but Mubanga is having none of it.
Dann lands with some strikes.
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action.
Dann lands a big shot there that rocks Mubanga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dann controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dann with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Mubanga is rocked!#SUB#
Mubanga defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dann.
Mubanga is still in real trouble! Can Dann finish him?
Mubanga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mubanga seems to have recovered his senses.
Dann trying to control but Mubanga is having none of it.
Dann prevents Mubanga from getting the reversal.#T3#
Dann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mubanga looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Dann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mubanga can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dann with shots to the head and body - Mubanga looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mubanga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dann controlling from the full mount.
Mubanga is squirming around, avoiding Dann's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mubanga looks a forlorn figure.
Dann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mubanga is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dann is working for a guillotine from mount but Mubanga frees his head quite easily.
Dann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mubanga tries to clinch but Dann is having none of it.
Dann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mubanga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dann's waist but Dann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mubanga off to one side. #CL#
Dann moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubanga tries to pull guard but Dann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mubanga blocks it with crossed arms.
Dann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Dann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann trying to control the pace.
Dann trying to control from half guard but Mubanga is working away. #T1#
Mubanga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubanga can do to turn this around?
Let's hope that Mubanga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mubanga wants to get back to full guard.
Mubanga missing with punches from the bottom.
Dann trying to control the action but Mubanga is working from the bottom.
Mubanga won't allow Dann to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mubanga just misses with a punch to the body.
Brian Dann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dann shoots in and bounces Mubanga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mubanga's head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mubanga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dann throws an elbow but misses.
Dann tries to pull guard but Mubanga won't allow it.
Mubanga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bupe Mubanga.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mubanga just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Dann managing to block the knees to the body from Mubanga.
Dann tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mubanga being controlled against the cage.
Dann looking for a takedown.
Dann fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mubanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mubanga is fending him off so far but Dann persists. Nope, Mubanga circles away and we're back to standing.
Mubanga wants to counter with a clinch but Dann pushes him away.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dann sprawls well. Dann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mubanga gets slowly back to his feet.
Dann is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Dann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mubanga manages to avoid it.
Mubanga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Dann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dann showed some decent athleticism there.
Mubanga scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dann manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubanga tries to hold on but Dann postures up.
Bupe Mubanga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Dann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dann wants to control the pace but Mubanga is squirming around nicely.
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 Brian Dann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dann, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dann controlling from side mount.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dann is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dann defends it well.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Dann wants to get back to full guard.
Dann is trying is best to control the position here.
Dann is looking to improve his position.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dann is trying to stand.
Silva looking to control but Dann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dann working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to work his way around to Dann's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dann is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dann tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.#SUB2#
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dann has worked his arm free - good work by Dann!
#SUB2#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva prevents Dann from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dann, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dann is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #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.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Silva 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#
Dann throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Dann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Dann is now in Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dann landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Dann gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Dann rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Dann pulls guard.
Dann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Dann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dann manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Dann's guard. #T1#
Silva trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Dann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Dann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #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.
Dann keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Dann wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dann's half guard.
Dann trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Dann is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dann is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dann is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dann actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva has cracked it and Dann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Dann tries to clinch up.
Cathaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cathaway wobbles Dann with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cathaway dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dann to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Cathaway!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Dann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Dann drags the fight down to the ground.
Dann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valentine's guard. #REVR#
Dann passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now. #T1#
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valentine for as long as he can get away with.
Valentine is trying to stand back up but Dann is controlling him
Dann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dann is looking to advance position but Valentine won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dann.
Valentine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valentine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dann won't allow Valentine to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dann throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dann is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine tries to clinch but Dann moves out of range.
Dann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Dann circles away and keeps his distance.
Dann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Dann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there. #SU#
Dann stands and steps away. Valentine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valentine!#ES2#
Valentine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Valentine rushes Dann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corwin Valentine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dann paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Dann in a clinch.
Valentine with a knee to the head.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Dann turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dann manages to end up in side control.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dann is trying to get an arm triangle but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dann controls the position from side control.#T1#
Valentine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann is working Valentine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Valentine is trying to control Dann's posture but Dann avoids it. #SUB#
Dann swings around for an armbar but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dann's guard.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Valentine trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valentine defends it easily.#T2##SU2#
Valentine stands and steps away. Dann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Valentine instigates a clinch.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Dann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Valentine working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Valentine postures up.
Valentine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dann has control of Valentine's left arm, preventing Valentine from doing any damage. #T3#
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Dann is keeping the position.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Valentine stands up and waves to Dann to follow him.
Corwin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dann circles away.
#CL#
Dann has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Dann is blocking nicely.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Dann jumps into guard, dragging Valentine to the mat.
Dann trying to keep a closed guard but Valentine is proving a slippery customer.
Brian Dann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Valentine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Valentine looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Valentine stands up and waves to Dann to follow him. #CL2#
Valentine clinches.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dann's face.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Dann is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Dann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dann, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Dann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Valentine closes the distance but Dann moves to the side #TD#
so Dann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dann manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Dann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valentine sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is looking to take a break and control but Valentine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dann wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position. #ES2#
Valentine kicks Dann off and gets back to his feet.
Dann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Dann in a clinch.
Dann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Dann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valentine uses from the top position.
Valentine trying to control but Dann is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dann holds on and takes a little breather.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Valentine gets to his feet - Dann follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Dann up against the cage.#T3#
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Dann against the cage.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dann.
#BC#
Dann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dann looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.#CL2#
Valentine forces Dann back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Dann blocks with his arms.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dann tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually Dann drops back down to his feet.
Corwin Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dann blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Dann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valentine's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dann postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow. #SUB2#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Valentine is working an open guard so Dann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dann swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
Dann is looking for a counter combo.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dann.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've fought in Vegas, Japan, and now in Brazil. My fighting has taken me everywhere and I will always love the fans for being there for me.'.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dann throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dann pushes Theodore up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodore tries to break the clinch but Dann is controlling the position.
Theodore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dann.
Theodore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dann walks away with a smile on his face. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Theodore's waist but Theodore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dann off to one side. #TD2#
Dann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Theodore is looking to get back to is feet but Dann passes into side control.
Theodore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Theodore tries to bench press Dann off him but Dann keeps the position.
Dann staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodore wants to control but Dann postures up.
Dann controlling from side mount. #T2#
Dann lands an elbow.
Dann cracks Theodore with a big right hand but Theodore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dann happy to just control the position for now.
Theodore looking for a sweep but Dann has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Theodore tries to improve his position but instead Dann has taken his back!
Dann controlling from the back.
It looks like Dann 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.#T3#
Dann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dann connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Theodore to escape the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann biding his time, controlling Theodore.
Dann is continuing to stall.
Theodore grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dann is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Theodore is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFL: Caged Vengence
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Dann misses
and Ahikaroa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dann as Ahikaroa shoots in.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch#TD#
and Dann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Dann seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dann is nestled in close to Ahikaroa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dann passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dann controlling his opponent.
Dann with the ground and pound from mount. #T2##SUB#
Dann is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ahikaroa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dann controlling the position easily from mount.
Dann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Dann quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dann but it's paid off an Ahikaroa is forced to tap! Nice work by Dann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFL Austin vs Kinneas
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Dann tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dann just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Dann blocks it.
#TD2#
Dann decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann pulls McDonald in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Dann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Dann stops McDonald from standing up.
Dann with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.
Dann is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Dann tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Dann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald 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! Dann rolls with it to try and escape but McDonald cranks on the arm and Dann is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
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Event:
AFC Fuller vs Jones
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.#TD2#
Dann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanna is looking to improve his position.
Dann controlling the action here.
Sanna is looking to control Dann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanna avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dann is working for a kimura but Sanna is defending it quite comfortably.
Dann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Sanna is trying to get back to full guard.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Dann decides to return to a standing position.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dann misses.
Sanna scores with a nice right hand.
Sanna misses with a low kick as Dann jumps back.#CL2#
Dann moves into the clinch.
Dann keeps control of Sanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanna is trying to stall.
#T2#
Dann has Sanna pressed against the cage, preventing Sanna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dann tries to pull guard but Sanna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dann goes for a takedown attempt but Sanna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Dann with that takedown attempt.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Dann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanna sprawls well initially but Dann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna is trying to stand.
Sanna manages to get to full guard.
Dann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Sanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dann is controlling him.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Sanna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanna lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Sanna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dann.
Jab by Sanna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanna.
#TD2#
Dann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanna kicks off Dann and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna scores with a sloppy right hand. Dann should have avoided that one.
Dann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanna counters with a low kick, right behind Dann 's knee.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Dann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dann misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanna is looking to slow Dann down with leg kicks.
Dann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Sanna.#ROC#
Dann is rocked!
Sanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dann has time to react.
Dann is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Dann moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.
Sanna wobbles Dann with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sanna dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dann to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Huffy Sanna!
Huffy Sanna is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Bison
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dann.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dann sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. #TD2#
McDonald gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dann trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dann lands a couple of elbows.
Dann content to stall in guard here.
Dann wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Dann gets to his feet - McDonald follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Dann gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Dann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dann drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dann walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dann lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Dann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.#T3##SUB#
Dann got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dann has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Dann wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Dann keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dann trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Dann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McDonald is looking to clinch but Dann is avoiding it.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Dann, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Dann against the cage but Dann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Dann keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dann rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Dann gets the takedown into side control.
McDonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dann has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Dann lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Brian Dann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dann is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Dann is controlling the pace.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.#T2#
Dann wants to stand and escape but instead McDonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dann has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T3#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
McDonald won't allow Dann to sweep him here.
Dann is still trying to improve position.
Dann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald sets himself, and Dann steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Dann keeps it at a distance.
Dann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Dann avoids it well and moves away.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Dann.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Dann sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Dann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
McDonald throws Dann to one side and escapes!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Dann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dann swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dann.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Dann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dann unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
McDonald gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. McDonald manages to retain guard.
Dann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann wanted to stand there but McDonald had control of the position.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Dann won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dann can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Dann controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #T2#
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.
McDonald wants to get up but he can't break Dann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dann wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Dann working a defensive guard here.
Dann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dann keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Dann.#CL2#
Dann takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dann breaks the clinch.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Dann shows good takedown defense.
Dann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Dann.
McDonald takes a swing at Dann's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dann circles away.
Dann wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald tries to stand and escape but Dann is controlling the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Dann defending well.
Dann is trying to control but can't.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Dann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Dann.
I've got Dann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Oladipo vs Murphy 2
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lestrange napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lestrange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dann on the ground.
Lestrange is trying to escape the position but Dann is controlling the position.
Lestrange is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dann has an Americana. Lestrange didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Murphy vs Hedes
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Dann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanna is trying to defend but Dann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dann tries to pass to full mount but Sanna defends it.
Dann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanna trying to control from the bottom.
Dann controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dann stalling.
Dann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##ES2#
Sanna makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dann.
Sanna tries to land a leg kick but Dann saw it coming and moves away.
Sanna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanna. #TD#
Dann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Sanna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dann trying to control but Sanna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanna 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#
Sanna is thwarting Dann's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Dann is looking for a sweep. Sanna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann trying to control here.
Dann is trying to stand back up but Sanna is controlling him
Sanna trying to control the action but Dann is working from the bottom.
Dann wants to get back to full guard.
Sanna is trying to control. Dann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dann is looking to control Sanna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dann avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Sanna is trying to control Dann's posture but Dann avoids it. #SUB#
Dann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanna struggling a bit here.
Sanna is looking to regain half guard here but Dann keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna wants to get back to his feet.
Dann working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huffy Sanna will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanna scores with a nice right hand.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Dann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Dann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanna to the ground. Dann is now in Sanna's guard.#ES2#
Sanna kicks Dann off and gets to his feet.
Sanna tried to score with a low kick but Dann checks it.
Sanna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Sanna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dann blocks a leg kick.
Dann misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dann swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Sanna as Dann shoots in.
Dann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Dann clinches up with Sanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanna wants to get back to striking at distance but Dann won't allow it.
Dann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanna working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Dann gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanna postures up.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.
Sanna wants to stand but Dann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanna postures up.
#T2#
Sanna pushes down on Dann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dann wants to improve his position but Sanna is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sanna is looking for a kimura but Dann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanna to get the leverage.
Sanna is taking a breather. Dann 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.
Sanna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dann pushes Sanna off looking to stand but Sanna dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Sanna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dann defends it well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanna prevents Dann from improving his position.#T3#
Dann is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dann lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Huffy Sanna has been cut.
Sanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanna throws a low kick, looking for Dann's leg but Dann calmly moves out of range.
Dann is looking to counter the offense by Sanna and move into the clinch.#CL#
Dann moves into the clinch.
Dann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanna walks away with a smile on his face. Dann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanna throws a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanna.
Sanna is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Sanna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanna manages to circle out of the way.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann misses with a body kick.
Dann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanna throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dann instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna wants to land a leg kick but Dann is out of range.
Sanna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huffy Sanna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dann tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanna is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dann or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huffy Sanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Dann.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Dann off balance momentarily.
Sanna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dann has a takedown stuffed.
Dann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanna tries a low kick but Dann avoids it.
Dann with a poor takedown
and Sanna counters with a left and a right that stings Dann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna throws a head kick that Dann semi-blocks.
#CL#
Dann darts in and clinches Sanna up against the cage.
Dann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanna up against the cage.
Sanna is trying to break the clinch but Dann is controlling him.#T1#
Sanna has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Dann fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Dann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanna is trying to push Dann away but Dann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna can't break the clinch.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dann fails to pull guard.
Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dann has him pressed against the cage.
Dann can't find room to land a body shot as Sanna controls the action.
Sanna just leaning against Dann, taking a breather.
Dann misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Dann doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Dann scores with a head kick. Sanna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Dann drives through and clinches with Sanna against the cage.
Dann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanna to keep the fight standing.
Sanna is trying to push Dann away but Dann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanna being controlled against the cage.
Sanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dann has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Dann is trying to pull guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dann keeps control of Sanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanna tries to circle away but Dann has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dann.
Dann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanna's efforts to push away.
Dann taking a breather.
Dann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanna is trying to break free.
Dann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanna just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dann stalling.
Dann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanna blocks an uppercut.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.
Sanna is looking to break free of the clinch but Dann has double underhooks.
Dann is trying to pull guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanna stalls.
Sanna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huffy Sanna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Dann wants the takedown. Sanna is fighting it off but Dann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanna's guard against the cage.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dann distracts Sanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huffy Sanna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Carizzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Dann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
White blocks a head kick by Dann.
#TD#
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dann postures up.
Dann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Dann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White looks for a takedown but Dann sprawls well.
Dann throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Dann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Dann breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dann circles away.
Dann throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it. #TD#
Dann dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Dann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White is letting Dann control him for a moment. #SU#
Dann stands up and beckons White to his feet. #TD#
Dann drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Dann 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.
White has momentary wrist control but Dann slips an elbow through the middle.
Dann is stalling in the full guard.
Dann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dann staying calm.#T3##SUB#
Dann is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White is trying to escape and Dann transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dann! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Bravo vs Oliveira
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dann clinches with his opponent.
Fournier avoiding damage.
#BC#
Dann breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Dann 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fournier trying to control the position.
Dann won't allow Fournier to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fournier looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.
Dann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Fournier trying to control the position.
Fournier keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass.
Fournier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dann rushes Fournier and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Dann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
Dann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fournier pulls Dann in close to his closed guard and prevents Dann from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Dann content to stall in guard here.
Dann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dann stopping the sweep attempt from Fournier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dann is sitting in close to Fournier's body. Fournier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dann is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dann is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fournier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zack Fournier!
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Event:
AFC Marques vs Silva II
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dann misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dann takes one to the side of the head.
Dann thows a leg kick but Bravo checks it
and Bravo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Bravo!
Johnny Bravo is the new middleweight champion!
Johnny Bravo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC Halloween Horror
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Dann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Teller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dann to the mat! Dann manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Teller wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Dann.
Dann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Teller has picked Dann up and slammed him! Dann can't keep hold of the triangle and Teller manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teller stalling away here and it's allowed Dann to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dann working a defensive guard but Teller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dann can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Teller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dann keeps working.
Dann is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Teller decides to stand back up. Teller steps back and let's Dann get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
Teller is letting Dann control him for a moment.
Teller is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Dann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Teller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dann connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Dann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dann 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 Teller's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Dann trying to control the action but Teller is working from the bottom.
Dann controlling from side mount.
Dann tries to stand but Teller is controlling his head.
Dann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee asks Dann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dann prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teller is looking to regain half guard here but Dann keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Teller is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dann stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Dann throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Dann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teller wants to control but Dann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Dann 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Teller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Teller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dann circles away.
Teller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Dann sprawls well.#TD#
Dann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teller on his heels. He'll look to pass Teller's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dann is looking to stand up but Teller won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teller 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#
Teller controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller wants to take a breather but Dann is having none of it. #T1#
Dann trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
Dann punching from the bottom.
Dann is looking to control Teller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dann avoid being mounted?
Teller wants to control but Dann is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Teller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dann has managed to free his arm - good work.
Teller is trying to control. Dann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dann trying to control from the bottom.
Teller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teller wants to clinch.
Teller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teller duly obliges. #TD#
Dann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Teller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Teller lands a decent punch to the body there.
Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teller. #SUB#
Dann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teller wants to stand but Dann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dann tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Dann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Teller defends well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Teller stands and steps away. Dann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Dann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Teller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Teller can't do much from the bottom here.
Teller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dann has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Teller tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller tries to control Dann's body but Dann pushes him off. Teller squirms to his side and now Dann has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jax Teller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dann stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Dann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Teller looking for a guillotine here but Dann defends easily.
#ES2#
Teller pushes Dann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dann circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dann.
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!
Dann taking a breather here. #T1#
Teller struggling a bit here.
Teller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teller for as long as he can get away with.
Teller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teller is staying active underneath Dann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Teller trying to hold on to Dann's head to control him but Dann postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Teller gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Teller manages to retain guard.
Teller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dann is one step ahead there.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller keeping full guard, as Dann tries to pass. #T4#
Teller keeping moving, preventing Dann from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Teller manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Dann turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dann.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Dann keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Dann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brian Dann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jax Teller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dann has an active guard here but Teller has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jax Teller.
I've got Teller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Teller!
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Event:
AFC New Breed
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Manson moves into range and clinches up with Dann.
Manson tries to break free but Dann pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dann breaks from the clinch.
Manson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dann as he avoids it easily.
Manson tries for a takedown but Dann circles away easily#CL#
and Dann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dann. #TD#
Dann has picked Manson up - he's going for a ride! Dann dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Manson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manson trying to control but Dann postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dann stands up and beckons Manson to join him on the feet.
Dann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dann has managed to clinch.
Manson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brian Dann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Manson.#T1##TD#
Dann pulls guard.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Dann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dann is looking for a triangle but Manson pushes his legs off easily.
Dann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Dann keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Dann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson wants to control from the top but Dann keeps moving.
Dann is pulling down on Manson's head. It's preventing any offense from Manson, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dann has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Manson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dann has tightened it up now! Manson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Dann!
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