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Event:
Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimelo slips under a jab.
Kagiyama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagiyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Kagiyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimelo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dimelo keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dimelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Dimelo keeps moving. #T1#
Dimelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Kagiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kagiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kagiyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kagiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kagiyama 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. #SUB2#
Dimelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kagiyama is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dimelo holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kagiyama wants to control from the top but Dimelo keeps moving.
Kagiyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dimelo pulls Kagiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Kagiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dimelo keeping moving, preventing Kagiyama from controlling successfully.
Kagiyama is fighting to break Dimelo's control of his arms but Dimelo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dimelo lands a jab to the head.
Dimelo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimelo misses with a looping left.
Kagiyama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimelo moves out of range as Kagiyama strikes.
Dimelo moves forwards but Kagiyama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dimelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimelo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kagiyama throwing a counter right hand but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Kagiyama goes for a double leg but Dimelo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dimelo continues to drive forward.
Kagiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
Kagiyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimelo.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kagiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagiyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kagiyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kagiyama lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagiyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dimelo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kagiyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Kagiyama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dimelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kagiyama throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kagiyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
Dimelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kagiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimelo somewhat.
Kagiyama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terunari Kagiyama 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#
Kagiyama scores with a nice strike.
Kagiyama fails with the takedown.
Dimelo wants to clinch up but Kagiyama keeps it at a distance.
Kagiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimelo can do to turn this around?
Kagiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Dimelo counters with a nice body shot.
Kagiyama lands a jab to the head.
Kagiyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kagiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Dimelo off balance momentarily.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kagiyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dimelo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terunari Kagiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kagiyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kagiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dimelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kagiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kagiyama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kagiyama.
Good leg kick by Kagiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kagiyama walks into a stiff left hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo shoots in for a takedown but Kagiyama shows good takedown defense.
Kagiyama throws a hook to the side of Dimelo's head but Dimelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kagiyama. That's going to slow Dimelo down.
A big left from Dimelo misses.
Terunari Kagiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Kagiyama shoots in and drives through. Dimelo sprawls well.
Dimelo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kagiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kagiyama throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
#T2#
Dimelo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo moves out of range as Kagiyama strikes.
Dimelo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kagiyama to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Dimelo is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kagiyama.
Kagiyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kagiyama cracks Dimelo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dimelo falls to his knees and Kagiyama doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terunari Kagiyama!
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Event:
Gladiators 36 Reyn v Takagi 2
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor .
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dimelo misses the jab.
Mcgregor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo blocks a head kick by Mcgregor .
Dimelo lands with a right hand.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Mcgregor misses.
Dimelo lands a body shot.
#CL#
Dimelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimelo won't allow it.
Dimelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dimelo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcgregor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dimelo is proving hard to escape from.
Dimelo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgregor 's guard. #REVR##T1#
Dimelo advances position into side control!
Mcgregor being controlled for a moment.
Mcgregor tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mcgregor 's face as Dimelo controls the position. #SUB#
Dimelo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mcgregor is trying to escape and Dimelo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mcgregor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dimelo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Dimelo!
Enzo Dimelo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Gladiators 30 Reyn v Pepper
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimelo works the jab nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dimelo!
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Dimelo on that attempt.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Dimelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimelo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dimelo misses. #TD#
Chavez tries to sprawl but Dimelo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimelo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dimelo is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Dimelo wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Dimelo not doing much here.
Chavez is positioning himself well to prevent Dimelo advancing to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dimelo controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dimelo misses the shot to the body.
Dimelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dimelo misses with a looping right.
Dimelo takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Dimelo looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dimelo lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Dimelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimelo avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Dimelo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tests Dimelo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Dimelo swings widly with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimelo.
Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Dimelo looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Dimelo.
A lazy body kick from Dimelo
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dimelo is looking to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Dimelo saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez defending well as Dimelo loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dimelo misses.
Estaban Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enzo Dimelo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dimelo tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChavez.
Dimelo blocks a jab.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimelo misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dimelo throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
Dimelo tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Dimelo is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Oh Dimelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Estaban Chavez!
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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
O'Neil throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O'Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dimelo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dimelo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
Nice body punch from O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a body shot.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo connects with a body shot that sends O'Neil's belly button to the back.
Dimelo swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dimelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
O'Neil kicks off Dimelo and gets to his feet. #T1#
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'Neil defends well and Dimelo ends up having to push O'Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O'Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Dimelo looks to land a right hand but O'Neil moved out of range.
O'Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimelo.
O'Neil digs a good body shot into Dimelo's ribs.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Dimelo moves away and avoids it.
O'Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.#TD2#
Dimelo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
O'Neil looking to control.
Dimelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimelo wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is keeping the position.#T3#
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimelo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O'Neil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimelo advances to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dimelo tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dimelo slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Neil wants to improve his position but Dimelo is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dimelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dimelo lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimelo misses with a straight right.
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil is looking to counter the offense by Dimelo and move into the clinch.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - O'Neil had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimelo walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from O'Neil misses.
Dimelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O'Neil swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
#T1#
A big left from Dimelo misses.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dimelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O'Neil punishes Dimelo's body with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
O'Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimelo in his tracks.
Dimelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O'Neil steps in with a hook that catches Dimelo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! O'Neil follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dimelo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
Post fight, Aidan O'Neil stared into the camera and said 'I've had a great career, but its time to go home to the family. Thank you everyone'.
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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dimelo rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimelo misses with some punches.
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Souza blocking some punches.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Souza.
Dimelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Dimelo has the dominant position.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimelo.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dimelo effectively controlling the action here.
Dimelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dimelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dimelo.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
Dimelo just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimelo keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimelo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Dimelo moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Souza misses its intended target.
Dimelo tries to counter with a clinch but Souza shakes him off and moves away.
Dimelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo misses with a straight left.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souza's head backwards.
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dimelo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimelo.
Dimelo digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
Dimelo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza works over Dimelo's head and body with a nice combination.
Souza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dimelo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimelo lands an overhand right.
Dimelo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimelo throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range. #CL2#
Dimelo moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Dimelo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo throws a wild body kick that Souza sees coming a mile off.
Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Souza moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Dimelo's shoulder, as Dimelo tries to avoid the shot.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Dimelo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dimelo instigates a clinch.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza. #BC#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza throws a hook but Dimelo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dimelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimelo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
Souza misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimelo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dimelo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimelo won't allow it.
#T1#
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Dimelo stalling the fight.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
Dimelo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimelo. #BC#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimelo lands a slapping body shot.
Dimelo digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
Dimelo lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Dimelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Dimelo wants to counter with a clinch but Souza pushes him away.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza checks the leg kick.
Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Souza works the jab nicely.
Dimelo slips under a jab from Souza.
Dimelo lands a head shot.
Dimelo misses with a hook
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Dimelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Dimelo closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Dimelo. #ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimelo cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dimelo - that landed with a thud.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Souza.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
Dimelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Souza.
Dimelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Souza.
Dimelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
A body shot lands from Dimelo.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
Souza blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.#BC#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimelo dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Dimelo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Souza.
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo scores with a nice right hand.
Dimelo sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Dimelo rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Dimelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimelo avoided it.
Souza misses the jab.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Dimelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dimelo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dimelo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Dimelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimelo throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo scores with a kick to the body.
Souza misses the jab.
A big left from Souza misses.
Dimelo connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Dimelo scores with a counter punch that sends Souza to the canvas! Dimelo smells blood - he's punishing Souza with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Souza has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Dimelo!
A less than humble Enzo Dimelo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 42
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dimelo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allan Jr.
Dimelo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dimelo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allan Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Allan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allan Jr.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allan Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo throws a shot from downtown. Allan Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimelo misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Dimelo checks a low kick from Allan Jr.
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Dimelo's leg. Dimelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Allan Jr misses the target.
As Allan Jr backs away, Dimelo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dimelo cracks Allan Jr with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Allan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimelo blocks the body kick.
Dimelo lands a jab to Allan Jr's midsection.
Allan Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimelo takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses. #T2##TD2#
Allan Jr gets a double leg takedown into Dimelo's guard.
Allan Jr won't allow Dimelo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimelo 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#
Dimelo blocks the strikes from Allan Jr.
Dimelo passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimelo wants to stand but Allan Jr is controlling his arm.
Dimelo advances nicely into full mount.
Allan Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Dimelo has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Allan Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Allan Jr tries to escape but Dimelo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dimelo is looking for the choke from the back position but Allan Jr is controlling his hands well.
Allan Jr rolls, trying to escape but Dimelo keeps control of the position.
Dimelo is riding his opponent, not letting Allan Jr buck him off.
Allan Jr tries to roll but Dimelo sticks to his back.
#T4#
Dimelo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Allan Jr's body.
Dimelo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Allan Jr is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Allan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut.
Dimelo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Allan Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimelo's sensitive parts.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by Dimelo.#CL#
Dimelo closes the distance and clinches.
Allan Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Dimelo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr.
#T1#
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allan Jr jumps guard but Dimelo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dimelo is pushing Allan Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Allan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allan Jr can do to turn this around?
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a body punch.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the head.
Allan Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
A frustrated look appears on Allan Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Allan Jr.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Allan Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dimelo regains guard immediately.
Allan Jr throws an elbow that misses. Dimelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan Jr's guard. Nice move by Dimelo!#REVR#
Dimelo is stalling in the full guard.
Dimelo wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Allan Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dimelo preventing the sweep.
Dimelo content to stall in guard here.
Dimelo pushes down on Allan Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimelo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Allan Jr! #SUB#
Dimelo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Allan Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dimelo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dimelo continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dimelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimelo misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dimelo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dimelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Dimelo wants to get up but he can't break Allan Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dimelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dimelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allan Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Allan Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Dimelo controlling him for the moment.
Dimelo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Allan Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dimelo has passed into half guard!
Zack Allan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allan Jr tries to roll over but Dimelo keeps him under control.
Dimelo content to control rather than advance.
Enzo Dimelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allan Jr won't allow Dimelo to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dimelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Allan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr wants to slow Dimelo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo blocks a head kick by Allan Jr.
Enzo Dimelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allan Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allan Jr.
Dimelo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Allan Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Allan Jr misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Dimelo drives through and clinches with Allan Jr against the cage.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allan Jrs head.
Dimelo gets through Allan Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allan Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Dimelo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Allan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo is controlling him.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimelo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Allan Jr controls the action.
Enzo Dimelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allan Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
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 Enzo Dimelo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimelo, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Dimelo!
Enzo Dimelo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vettori thinking.
Vettori tries to move into range but Dimelo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimelo thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
Dimelo throws a leg kick which misses Vettori's front leg but catches the back leg as Vettori tries to avoid it.
Dimelo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vettori on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Marvin Vettori has been cut.
A low kick from Vettori is predictable there
and Dimelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dimelo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Dimelo lands a front kick.
Vettori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Vettori is rocked!
Vettori leaves his chin hanging out and Dimelo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vettori crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Dimelo!
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Event:
HFC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Ibanez tries to keep at a distance but Dimelo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibanez jumps guard but Dimelo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimelo.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimelo.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Ibanez.
Dimelo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo pushes Ibanez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Ibanez controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dimelo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Dimelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibanez has Dimelo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dimelo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dimelo.
Dimelo stalling.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enzo Dimelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Ibanez.
Ibanez tries to pull guard but Dimelo won't allow it.
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Ibanez can't get the takedown.
Ibanez fails to pull guard.
Dimelo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Ibanez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibanez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dimelo smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Ibanez scores with a takedown into Dimelo's guard.#SUB#
Dimelo working for a triangle but Ibanez defends it easily.
Ibanez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimelo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ibanez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ibanez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dimelo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ibanez, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ibanez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dimelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dimelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Ibanez keeping full guard, as Dimelo tries to pass.
Ibanez controlling the position.
Dimelo trying to control but Ibanez is working from the bottom.
Ibanez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibanez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Ibanez pushes a forearm under Dimelo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dimelo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Ibanez!
Renato Ibanez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Dimelo throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Findley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dimelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jason Findley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Findley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimelo misses with a takedown attempt - Findley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Findley shoots in for a double leg but Dimelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dimelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Findley has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Dimelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dimelo as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo lands a body punch.
Findley tries a body shot but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo has been working on his balance at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Findley.
Dimelo stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Findley drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Dimelo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Findley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dimelo, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Findley scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dimelo working for a triangle but Findley defends it easily.
Findley working some strikes from top position.
Findley throwing strikes from guard but Dimelo blocks nicely.
Findley is in close to Dimelo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimelo looking to control but Findley passes into half guard.
Findley scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Findley trying to control the action but Dimelo is working from the bottom.
Findley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dimelo is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Findley lands a nice short elbow.
Dimelo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Findley is working away from the top position though.
Findley wants to take a breather but Dimelo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Findley throwing shots but Dimelo is blocking nicely.
Dimelo trying to hold on to Findley's head to control him but Findley postures up.
Dimelo is looking for a sweep. Findley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dimelo is working hard here to advance position.
Findley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimelo's head.
Findley thows a huge punch but Dimelo dodges it nicely.
Dimelo wants to improve his position but Findley is controlling well.
Dimelo wants to control but Findley is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Findley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dimelo is looking for a sweep. Findley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimelo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dimelo.
Findley trying to control but Dimelo is working from the bottom.
Dimelo has a closed guard, preventing Findley from standing up.
Findley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dimelo lands with a good body shot.
Findley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dimelo swivels and escapes.
Enzo Dimelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Findley.
Findley looks winded!
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body. Findley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Dimelo lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Findley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dimelo moves into the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Jason Findley has been cut.
Dimelo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Findley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dimelo walks away with a smile on his face. Findley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dimelo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dimelo wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimelo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Findley. That did some damage!
Findley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Findley misses with a combination
#CL#
and Dimelo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Dimelo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dimelo.
Dimelo is leaning against Findley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Findley is breathing heavily.
Findley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Findley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dimelo blocks a body shot from Findley. #T1#
Dimelo lands with a light punch inside.
Dimelo lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dimelo.
A short uppercut from Dimelo.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Findley is rocked!
Dimelo lands with a right to the head.
Findley is still on wobbly legs! Can Dimelo finish him?
Dimelo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Findley to his knees! Dimelo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Dimelo!
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Event:
LFC 7
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Barkio shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimelo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barkio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkio misses the shot to the body.
As Barkio backs off Dimelo throws a huge counter combo but Barkio manages to avoid it all.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by Barkio.
Barkio backing away here, and Dimelo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eli Barkio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barkio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dimelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo is trying to control but Barkio passes into side control!
Barkio misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##SUB#
Barkio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimelo, who protects the arm well.
Dimelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Dimelo but he's now mounted!
Dimelo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Barkio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dimelo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barkio trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dimelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barkio tries to control but Dimelo wriggling away.
Dimelo tries to control the position but Barkio now has his back.
Barkio is not going to allow Dimelo to sit and survive in this position.
Dimelo wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Barkio avoiding Dimelo 's attempts to control his hands.
Dimelo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barkio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Barkio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dimelo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dimelo trying to control the hands but Barkio breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Barkio looking for the choke but no joy.
Barkio has the hooks in. Dimelo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Barkio looking to break Dimelo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dimelo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barkio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dimelo is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barkio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dimelo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barkio is breathing heavily.
Dimelo rolls, trying to escape but Barkio keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barkio dominated that round.
That's time! Barkio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barkio misses with a takedown attempt - Dimelo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimelo can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Barkio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dimelo scores with a nice right hand.
Barkio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.
Barkio tries to clinch but Dimelo is having none of it.
Barkio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimelo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimelo can pounce on him.
Dimelo connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Barkio is rocked!#T1#
Barkio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dimelo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Dimelo!
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