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Event:
DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillabrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carver blocks a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Carver 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.
Carver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dillabrandt throws a nice looking combination but Carver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Dillabrandt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws a series of punches but Carver avoids them all with ease.
Carver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillabrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cody Dillabrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dillabrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillabrandt throws out the jab.
Carver drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillabrandt defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Carver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carver wants to take a breather but Dillabrandt is having none of it.
Carver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carver trying to control from half guard but Dillabrandt is working away.
Dillabrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carver on the ground.
Dillabrandt wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Carver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillabrandt keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dillabrandt wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillabrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Dillabrandt misses.
Dillabrandt throws a series of punches but Carver moves out of range.
Carver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillabrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillabrandt is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Dillabrandt misses with an uppercut. Carver saw that one coming.
Carver looks to land a combination but Dillabrandt avoids it well.
Cody Dillabrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carver slips a jab from Dillabrandt.
And Carver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dillabrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dillabrandt tries to bum rush Carver with a series of wild strikes but Carver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver feints the counter takedown.
Carver moves out of range as Dillabrandt strikes.
Dillabrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dillabrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carver.
Dillabrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Dillabrandt missing with a left hand there. Carver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillabrandt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Carver's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A lazy left from Dillabrandt finds it's target.
Dillabrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carver moves away.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carver feints the counter takedown.
Carver takes one to the side of the head.
Dillabrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carver with the counter takedown but Dillabrandt avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillabrandt jabs Carver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Dillabrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillabrandt is fending him off so far but Carver persists. Nope, Dillabrandt circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Dillabrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carver.
Carver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillabrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carver ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Carver is just out of range.
Carver with the counter takedown but Dillabrandt avoids it easily.
Carver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Carver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Dillabrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carver misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carver lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Dillabrandt misses.
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage.
Carver throws a shot to the body.
Dillabrandt looks to land a left hand but Carver moved out of range nicely.
Dillabrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carver can do to turn this around?#T2#
Carver misses the shot to the body.
Dillabrandt throws a lazy right hand but Carver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carver darts in looking for a takedown but Dillabrandt gets double underhooks and turns Carver into the cage.
Dillabrandt throws a big counter combination but Carver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dillabrandt counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carver is defended easily by Dillabrandt.
Cody Dillabrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Carver.
Dillabrandt throws a right hand that Carver ducks under and follows up with a left that Carver also avoids with ease.
Carver with the counter takedown but Dillabrandt avoids it easily.#T3#
Dillabrandt misses with a looping right.
Carver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillabrandt missing with a left hand there. Carver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carver with the counter takedown but Dillabrandt avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt looks to land a combination. Carver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carver shoots and misses
and Carver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillabrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carver drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dillabrandt defends it well.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Dillabrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Carver feints the counter takedown.
Carver misses with a two punch combination.
Dillabrandt connects with a jab.
Carver moves away from the strike by Dillabrandt.
Carver tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillabrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillabrandt scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillabrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dillabrandt works Carver's body with a nice hook.
Dillabrandt misses with a straight left.
Dillabrandt catches Carver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillabrandt cracks Carver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carver misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Dillabrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Carver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cody Dillabrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillabrandt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dillabrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cody Dillabrandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillabrandt misses with a wild combination.
Carver misses with a takedown
and Dillabrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dillabrandt swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Carver counters with a shoot takedown. Dillabrandt fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carver tries to advance to mount but Dillabrandt denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillabrandt is pushing Carver's head away, looking to escape. Carver manages to hold on to the position though.
Dillabrandt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carver's best efforts.#SUB2#
Carver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dillabrandt defends it well. #T3#
Carver wants to control but Dillabrandt is keeping him busy.
Carver controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Carver is looking for a kimura but Dillabrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carver to get the leverage.
Dillabrandt wants to get back to his feet.
Carver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillabrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Carver is looking for a kimura but Dillabrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carver to get the leverage.
Dillabrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillabrandt tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dillabrandt is not content to let Carver control the position.
Carver prevents Dillabrandt from standing back up.
Carver wants to control but Dillabrandt is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillabrandt as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Dillabrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cody Dillabrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Carver.
Dillabrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Carver slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carver fails with the takedown
and Dillabrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillabrandt, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Our winner, Cody Dillabrandt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillabrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage.
Flanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dillabrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillabrandt misses with an uppercut.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Flanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillabrandt throwing a counter right hand but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Flanagan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flanagan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flanagan works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dillabrandt.#T1#
Dillabrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dillabrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillabrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cody Dillabrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillabrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dillabrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Dillabrandt misses.
Flanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan misses with a hook.
Dillabrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt looks to land a left hand but Flanagan moved out of range nicely.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Flanagan swings for the body but Dillabrandt moves out of range.
Flanagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillabrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flanagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flanagan stuns Dillabrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillabrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Walter Flanagan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Dillabrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Flanagan's shoulder, as Flanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Flanagan.
Flanagan misses the jab.
Dillabrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillabrandt walks into a left hand.
Dillabrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Flanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillabrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Flanagan tries to move into range but Dillabrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillabrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Flanagan. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Dillabrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dillabrandt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Flanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dillabrandt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flanagan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dillabrandt working for a triangle but Flanagan defends it easily.
Flanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Flanagan thuds a left hand into Dillabrandt's body.
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Flanagan misses.
Dillabrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dillabrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan lands a jab to Dillabrandt's midsection.
Dillabrandt slips a jab and a cross from Flanagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dillabrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
#T1#
Dillabrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt is looking for a counter combo.
Dillabrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flanagan cracks Dillabrandt with a good jab.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillabrandt throws out the jab.
Flanagan is looking for the big counter here.
Flanagan works Dillabrandt's body with a nice hook.
Flanagan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flanagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillabrandt on the side of the head.#T2#
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt digs a good hook to Flanagan's body.
Flanagan looks for a takedown but Dillabrandt sprawls well.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillabrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flanagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanagan misses with a body shot
and Dillabrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Dillabrandt saw that one coming.
Flanagan throws a hook but Dillabrandt blocks it.#T3#
Dillabrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillabrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillabrandt throws a shot from downtown. Flanagan moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillabrandt misses the target.
Flanagan connects with a nice looking jab.
Flanagan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cody Dillabrandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillabrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Flanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flanagan cracks Dillabrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillabrandt with a body shot.#T4#
Flanagan connects with a looping right hand.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Dillabrandt slips the punch.
Dillabrandt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillabrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanagan throws a shot from downtown. Dillabrandt moves away and avoids it.
Flanagan misses with the combination.
Dillabrandt dodges the punch combination from Flanagan.
Flanagan walks into a left hand.
Dillabrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flanagan back to the cage. Dillabrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Flanagan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dillabrandt misses with a straight right.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillabrandt with a body shot.
Flanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Dillabrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillabrandt avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dillabrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flanagan closes the distance and clinches up with Dillabrandt, looking for a takedown. Flanagan pushes Dillabrandt against the cage but Dillabrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Dillabrandt works the jab nicely.
Flanagan takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dillabrandt swinging wildly here.
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillabrandt slips under a jab.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan looks to land a left hand but Dillabrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dillabrandt throws a big counter combination but Flanagan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dillabrandt misses with a wild combination.
Dillabrandt throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Dillabrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillabrandt throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Flanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt throws a series of punches but Flanagan moves out of range.
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!
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillabrandt is just out of range.
Dillabrandt avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
#T3#
Dillabrandt loads up on a big right hand but Flanagan slips the punch.
Flanagan throws a shot to the body.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillabrandt throwing a counter right hand but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Dillabrandt stalks Flanagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flanagan's face. Flanagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillabrandt takes a swing at Flanagan's ribcage but misses.
Dillabrandt missing with a left hand there. Flanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillabrandt misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Flanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Flanagan throws a hook but Dillabrandt blocks it.
Dillabrandt blocks a jab.
Flanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillabrandt throws a lazy right hand but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillabrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Dillabrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Flanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Dillabrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillabrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Cody Dillabrandt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Flanagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillabrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dillabrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dillabrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zen Balance Monastery in the buildup to the fight.
Flanagan misses with a straight right.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flanagan moves away from the strike by Dillabrandt.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Flanagan. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Dillabrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillabrandt.
A quick step to the side and Dillabrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flanagan lands with a cross. #T1#
Flanagan blocks a jab.
Flanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillabrandt.
Flanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillabrandt manages to avoid it.
Dillabrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Dillabrandt misses.
Dillabrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flanagan digs a good body shot into Dillabrandt's ribs.
Flanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flanagan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillabrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillabrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan looks to land a right hand but Dillabrandt moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dillabrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flanagan lands with a cross.
Dillabrandt misses with a right hand
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Dillabrandt misses.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dillabrandt defending well as Flanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Dillabrandt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dillabrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Flanagan throws a shot from downtown. Dillabrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dillabrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt swinging wildly here.
Dillabrandt loads up on a big right hand but Flanagan slips the punch.
Flanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dillabrandt with a body shot.
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Dillabrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Flanagan.
Flanagan connects with the punch.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Flanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flanagan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Flanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Flanagan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dillabrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flanagan misses the shot to the body.
Dillabrandt misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillabrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flanagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillabrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillabrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Dillabrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt looks to land a combination but Flanagan avoids it well.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws a nice looking combination but Flanagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Dillabrandt.
Flanagan throws a shot from downtown. Dillabrandt moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dillabrandt avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Dillabrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillabrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillabrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Dillabrandt scores with a one two! Flanagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dillabrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillabrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillabrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Flanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanagan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan throws a series of punches but Dillabrandt moves out of range.
Dillabrandt cracks Flanagan with a good jab.
Dillabrandt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flanagan misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flanagan's hands.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
Flanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Dillabrandt throws a looping overhand right but Flanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flanagan.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dillabrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Flanagan is just out of range.
Dillabrandt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flanagan moves forwards but Dillabrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Dillabrandt misses with the combination.
Flanagan dodges the punch combination from Dillabrandt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillabrandt dips to his left and cracks Flanagan with an uppercut!
Flanagan dips to his left and cracks Dillabrandt with an uppercut!
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillabrandt moves away.
Dillabrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Dillabrandt misses its intended target.
Flanagan takes a swing at Dillabrandt's ribcage but misses.
Flanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt 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#
Dillabrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Dillabrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillabrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the side of Flanagan's head but Flanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanagan. Dillabrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dillabrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flanagan.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
The fighters circling - Flanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dillabrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillabrandt. Flanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Dillabrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dillabrandt throws a combination that misses
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillabrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan misses with an uppercut. Dillabrandt saw that one coming.
Flanagan defending well as Dillabrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flanagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Dillabrandt lands with a nice combination. Flanagan backs away looking to recover.
Dillabrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flanagan throws out the jab.
Dillabrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
Flanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flanagan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillabrandt moves away.
As Flanagan looks to move away, Dillabrandt throws a big counter combo but Flanagan just gets out of the way.
Flanagan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillabrandt takes one to the chin there.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillabrandt looks to land a combination but Flanagan avoids it well. #T3#
Flanagan throws a body punch but Dillabrandt moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Flanagan.
Nice shot lands for Dillabrandt.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Flanagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillabrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillabrandt takes one to the chin there.
Flanagan avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan throws out a loose jab but Dillabrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillabrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Flanagan.#T4#
Dillabrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanagan.
Flanagan misses with a combination
and Dillabrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flanagan ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Dillabrandt ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage.
Dillabrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanagan lands a jab to Dillabrandt's midsection.
Flanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Dillabrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Flanagan.
I think Flanagan 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Garafallo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Garafallo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Dillabrandt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillabrandt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Dillabrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dillabrandt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dillabrandt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garafallo doesn't defend quickly enough and Dillabrandt has managed to lock this one up! Can Garafallo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dillabrandt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cody Dillabrandt!
An out of breath Cody Dillabrandt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 38: Dalton Vs Phol
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillabrandt punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillabrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillabrandt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillabrandt gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dillabrandt's shoulder, as Dillabrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dillabrandt has been working on his balance at Kangaroo's MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jones.
Jones cracks Dillabrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillabrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillabrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
No luck for Dillabrandt with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a jab.
Dillabrandt misses with a straight right. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dillabrandt slips the punch.#CL#
Dillabrandt moves into the clinch.
Dillabrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillabrandt is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillabrandt letting Jones take a breather here.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dillabrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dillabrandt dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage.
Dillabrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Dillabrandt throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Dillabrandt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillabrandt somewhat.
Dillabrandt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillabrandt walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Dillabrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Dillabrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillabrandt throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dillabrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sean Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillabrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a straight right. Dillabrandt didn't see that one coming.
Dillabrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Dillabrandt gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes but missing.
Dillabrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillabrandt prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Dillabrandt 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.
Jones controlling Dillabrandt's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillabrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillabrandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SU#
Dillabrandt stands up from Jones's guard - Dillabrandt perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillabrandt. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillabrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillabrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones slips under a jab from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Dillabrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dillabrandt wants to clinch.
Jones follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillabrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillabrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Dillabrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillabrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillabrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a combination
#CL#
and Dillabrandt counters by clinching up.
Dillabrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillabrandt tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Dillabrandt drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Dillabrandt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillabrandt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillabrandt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dillabrandt is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillabrandt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Dillabrandt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillabrandt misses with a left hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillabrandt misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dillabrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dillabrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillabrandt misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a nice hook to Dillabrandt's body. Dillabrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillabrandt swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
#T2#
Dillabrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillabrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Dillabrandt.
A big left from Dillabrandt misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillabrandt misses with an uppercut.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillabrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dillabrandt moved out of range.
Dillabrandt loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones connects with a right hand. Dillabrandt shakes it off.
Jones connects with the punch.#T3#
Dillabrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Dillabrandt misses.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
As Jones tries to get set, Dillabrandt tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillabrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones misses with a hook. Dillabrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dillabrandt throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillabrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillabrandt staying out of range there.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Jones.#TD#
Dillabrandt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Dillabrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Dillabrandt 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.
Dillabrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is staying active underneath Dillabrandt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Dillabrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Dillabrandt's head.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Dillabrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillabrandt moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dillabrandt moved out of range.
Dillabrandt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dillabrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillabrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Dillabrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Dillabrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillabrandt misses with a straight left.
Jones takes a swing at Dillabrandt's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dillabrandt lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Dillabrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Dillabrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt misses with a body shot.
Dillabrandt lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Dillabrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Jones thuds his right hand into Dillabrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dillabrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Jones misses with a hook.
Dillabrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dillabrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Jones throws a hook but Dillabrandt blocks it.
Jones slips under a jab from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillabrandt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Jab by Jones.
Dillabrandt misses the jab.
Dillabrandt throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Dillabrandt stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Dillabrandt - just one landing.
Dillabrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillabrandt throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #T3#
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillabrandt's head.
Dillabrandt fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillabrandt looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillabrandt slips under a jab.
Jones lands with a hook. Dillabrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dillabrandt. Dillabrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones cracks Dillabrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dillabrandt walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Dillabrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillabrandt avoids the body shot from Jones.
#T4#
Jones throws a jab when Dillabrandt was well out of range.
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!
Dillabrandt defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a hook but Dillabrandt avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones scores with a jab. Dillabrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dillabrandt lands with a cross.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Dillabrandt counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Dillabrandt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillabrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillabrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Jones!
In defeat, Cody Dillabrandt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Props to the other guy. We trained hard for this fight. The win didn't come today, but I'll be back. '.
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Event:
DFC 32: Arones Vs Milanesi
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Cowell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillabrandt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cowell to the mat. Cowell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
Cowell looking to control.
Cowell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cowell, not yet.
Dillabrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowell is keeping the position for now.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws an elbow that misses. Cowell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillabrandt's guard. Nice move by Cowell!#REVB##SUB#
Cowell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillabrandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cowell has managed to get both his arms back between Dillabrandt's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Dillabrandt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cowell postures up in Dillabrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dillabrandt blocks it.
Cowell trying to control but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
Dillabrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cowell. #SUB#
Dillabrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt has his foot on Cowell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cowell works his way back into a safe position though.
Cowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dillabrandt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cowell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Cowell sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dillabrandt actively working from the bottom here.
Dillabrandt is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowell throwing shots but Dillabrandt is blocking nicely.
Dillabrandt is looking to control Cowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillabrandt avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dillabrandt trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dillabrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dillabrandt slips a straight right by Cowell.#CL2#
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cowell looking to control.
Dillabrandt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Dillabrandt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cowell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cowell is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillabrandt is working Cowell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cowell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell 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#
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 Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dillabrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Cowell closes the distance and clinches.
Dillabrandt is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Dillabrandt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cowell regains guard.
Dillabrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowell is retaining full guard.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.
Cowell working a defensive guard here.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Cowell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt postures up and lands a big shot to Cowell's brow. #SUB2#
Cowell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillabrandt defends well.
Dillabrandt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Cowell trying to hold on to Dillabrandt's head to control him but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt drops an elbow to the side of Cowell's head.
Cowell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cowell tries to roll over but Dillabrandt keeps him under control.
Cowell is looking to control Dillabrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cowell avoid being mounted?
Dillabrandt slips a nice elbow through Cowell's hands, connecting with Cowell's forehead.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cowell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cowell is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dillabrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cowell can do to turn this around?#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillabrandt connects with a nice short shot to Cowell's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cowell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cowell's guard.#SUB2#
Dillabrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cowell wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cowell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillabrandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cowell is breathing heavily.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillabrandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillabrandt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillabrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillabrandt stands up over Cowell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cowell keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Cowell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillabrandt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillabrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
Dillabrandt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Cowell against the cage.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD#
Dillabrandt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dillabrandt manages to end up in side control.
Dillabrandt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cowell is looking to regain half guard here but Dillabrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Cowell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cowell is being controlled here.
Cowell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillabrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cowell is working away from the top position though.
Dillabrandt gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Cowell stands up over Dillabrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillabrandt has momentary wrist control but Cowell slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillabrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dillabrandt tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillabrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the position but Cowell postures up.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cowell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Cowell from controlling successfully.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillabrandt controlling Cowell's posture.
Cowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cowell has Dillabrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Dillabrandt wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dillabrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dillabrandt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cowell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Dillabrandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowell can't find room to land a body shot as Dillabrandt controls the action.
Cowell working aggressively here.
Dillabrandt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cowell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cowell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cowell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillabrandt backwards.
Cowell tries to throw a body punch but Dillabrandt avoids it by throwing Cowell back against the cage.
Cowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has Cowell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cowell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillabrandt.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillabrandt won't want to take too many of those.
Dillabrandt prevents a body shot from Cowell.
Dillabrandt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Alex Cowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Dillabrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cowell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillabrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DFC 26: Taylor Vs Arones
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Dillabrandt's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Dillabrandt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Dillabrandt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillabrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillabrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillabrandt ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dillabrandt with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Dillabrandt misses with a left hand
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillabrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Dillabrandt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Dillabrandt drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillabrandt can't get the takedown.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillabrandt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith is pushing Dillabrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillabrandt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Dillabrandt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Dillabrandt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith is trapped and Dillabrandt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Dillabrandt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dillabrandt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Smith is looking for a way out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dillabrandt not allowing Smith to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Dillabrandt is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Dillabrandt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dillabrandt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.#SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Dillabrandt blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dillabrandt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dillabrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Dillabrandt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillabrandt throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in Bo Ma Ye Fight Club inform me that Dillabrandt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dillabrandt won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Dillabrandt is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Dillabrandt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Dillabrandt counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillabrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
Dillabrandt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillabrandt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Dillabrandt momentarily but Dillabrandt frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Dillabrandt defends it easily.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dillabrandt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith has Dillabrandt pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith is trying to control the position but Dillabrandt postures up. #SUB#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Dillabrandt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dillabrandt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dillabrandt seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB2#
Dillabrandt wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to improve his position but Dillabrandt is controlling well.
Dillabrandt is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith trying to control but Dillabrandt postures up.
Dillabrandt lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillabrandt is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Dillabrandt is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dillabrandt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith wants to control but Dillabrandt is keeping busy.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillabrandt's guard. #REVR#
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Dillabrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Smith is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Dillabrandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillabrandt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillabrandt shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Dillabrandt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Dillabrandt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillabrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillabrandt. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dillabrandt finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Dillabrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dillabrandt looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Dillabrandt drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Dillabrandt wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Cody Dillabrandt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dillabrandt's guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillabrandt tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith thows a huge punch but Dillabrandt dodges it nicely.
Dillabrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dillabrandt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dillabrandt tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dillabrandt is keeping the position for now.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillabrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dillabrandt is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dillabrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Dillabrandt cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillabrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillabrandt scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dillabrandt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt looking for a takedown. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillabrandt as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Dillabrandt improves position.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillabrandt is defending well for now.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Dillabrandt's takedown attempt.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Dillabrandt.#TD2#
Dillabrandt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillabrandt works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillabrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillabrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillabrandt sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dillabrandt 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Cody Dillabrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Dillabrandt moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillabrandt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gordon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Gordon pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillabrandt is one step ahead there.
Dillabrandt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Dillabrandt slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillabrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Dillabrandt controlling him for the moment.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Dillabrandt tries to pass.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillabrandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gordon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dillabrandt landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon wants to stand but Dillabrandt is controlling the position.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Dillabrandt throws a strike but Gordon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Dillabrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dillabrandt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Dillabrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Dillabrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gordon wants to control from the top but Dillabrandt keeps moving. #SUB#
Dillabrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gordon defends well.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillabrandt is retaining full guard.
Dillabrandt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dillabrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dillabrandt working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dillabrandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gordon wants the takedown. Dillabrandt is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dillabrandt's guard against the cage.
Dillabrandt keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dillabrandt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dillabrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillabrandt is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dillabrandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Gordon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gordon managing to control the position.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillabrandt with a nice head shot there.
Dillabrandt postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Dillabrandt 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.
Cody Dillabrandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dillabrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillabrandt looking to sit in guard and control but Gordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dillabrandt has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dillabrandt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gordon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt is not content to let Gordon control the 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.#T3#
Dillabrandt regains half guard.
Dillabrandt is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon trying to control the action but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
Dillabrandt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Dillabrandt defends it.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Dillabrandt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dillabrandt looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon is thwarting Dillabrandt's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Dillabrandt does no damage. #TD2#
Gordon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dillabrandt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gordon is in Dillabrandt's guard.
Gordon trying to control but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
Dillabrandt trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon trying to control but Dillabrandt is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dillabrandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Dillabrandt seems keen to control Gordon's posture.#SUB#
Dillabrandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gordon passes into side control.
Dillabrandt wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dillabrandt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillabrandt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon trying to control the position but Dillabrandt is working away.
Dillabrandt is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dillabrandt forces Gordon back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gordon's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Gordon jumps guard.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillabrandt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillabrandt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Dillabrandt finish him?#T3#
Dillabrandt connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillabrandt lands a couple of elbows.
Dillabrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillabrandt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillabrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillabrandt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Dillabrandt scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillabrandt postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillabrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillabrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillabrandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Dillabrandt from controlling successfully.
Dillabrandt content to stall in guard here.
Dillabrandt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gordon for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillabrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillabrandt 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillabrandt!
Cody Dillabrandt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Shepherd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shepherd counters with a left and a right that stings Dillabrandt.
Shepherd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillabrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillabrandt stuns Shepherd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shepherd tries to clinch but Dillabrandt is having none of it.
Dillabrandt's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dillabrandt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillabrandt throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Dillabrandt blocks a head kick by Shepherd.
Dillabrandt misses the shot to the body.
Shepherd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillabrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dillabrandt thuds his right hand into Shepherd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillabrandt swings for the body but Shepherd moves out of range.
Dillabrandt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shepherd.
Shepherd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepherd moves in looking to clinch but Dillabrandt pushes him off.
Dillabrandt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dillabrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillabrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shepherd. Shepherd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shepherd throws a head kick but Dillabrandt moves out of range.
#T2#
Dillabrandt swinging wildly here.
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!
Shepherd swings widly with a right hand
and Dillabrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shepherd tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillabrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dillabrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Dillabrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shepherd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dillabrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shepherd scores with a body shot.
Dillabrandt cracks Shepherd with an open hand slap.
Dillabrandt tries to move into range but Shepherd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shepherd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Shepherd tries to score with a low kick but Dillabrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dillabrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Dillabrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shepherd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shepherd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillabrandt moves away.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillabrandt.
Cody Dillabrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillabrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
Dillabrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Dillabrandt coming out on top.
Shepherd lands a really nice looking cross but Dillabrandt seems unphased.
Dillabrandt scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepherd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillabrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Shepherd is looking to slow Dillabrandt down with leg kicks.
Dillabrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shepherd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shepherd avoids the body shot from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd thuds his right hand into Dillabrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillabrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shepherd throws out the jab.
Dillabrandt throws a hook but Shepherd blocks it.
Dillabrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Shepherd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepherd.
Shepherd tries to counter by clinching up but Dillabrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Shepherd looks to land a body kick but Dillabrandt moved away.
Dillabrandt throws out a counter right but Shepherd avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Shepherd misses
and Dillabrandt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillabrandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dillabrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shepherd walks into a stiff left hand from Dillabrandt.
Dillabrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Shepherd is rocked!
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Dillabrandt.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Shepherd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillabrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillabrandt connects with a nice cross there... Shepherd is looking wobbly and Dillabrandt recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Shepherd to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dillabrandt jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cody Dillabrandt!
A very excited looking Cody Dillabrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ferdinand shoots in for a double leg but Dillabrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillabrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferdinand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillabrandt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Dillabrandt gets a double leg takedown into Ferdinand's guard.
Dillabrandt trying to control but Ferdinand is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dillabrandt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ferdinand to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dillabrandt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ferdinand pulls down on the head and he's put Dillabrandt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Ferdinand!
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