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Event:
DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dior misses the target.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Dior didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws a jab when Dior was well out of range.
Dior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dior misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a straight 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!
A big left from Dior misses.
Dior misses with a few strikes there.
Dior slips a straight right by Kelly.
Dior throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dior throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dior just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A punch combination from Dior misses.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kelly.
The fighters circling - Dior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target.
Dior stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Dior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dior. Those never looked like landing.
Dior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly moves out of range as Dior strikes.
Dior has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dior.
Dior misses the jab.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dior misses the jab.#T2#
Dior takes one to the side of the head.
Dior swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a left to the body.
Kelly cracks Dior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Dior shakes it off.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dior is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Kelly counters with a nice right hand that sends Dior toppling to the canvas! Dior scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kelly finish him?!#ROC#
Dior is rocked!
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dior is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
A combination from Dior does no damage.
Kelly cracks Dior with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dior falls to his knees and Kelly doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kelly!
After winning the bout, Daniel Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason fails with the takedown.
Dior misses with an uppercut.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Dior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason moves forwards but Dior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dior connects with a single shot there.
Dior lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dior connects with a nice looking jab.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Dior back into the cage.
Mason tries to pull guard but Dior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dior just leaning against Mason, taking a breather. #T1##BC#
Dior manages to break the clinch.
Dior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dior scores with a jab.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Dior tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Jab from Dior.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dior counters with a straight right hand.
Mason goes for a double leg but Dior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dior continues to drive forward.
Dior throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Dior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason. #T2#
Dior circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Dior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Dior lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mason tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Dior!
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Event:
DUEL#93 Brophy vs MacFarland
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker moves in looking to clinch but Dior pushes him off.
Booker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booker finds it's way round the side to connect with Dior's head.
Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior dips to his left and cracks Booker with an uppercut!
Dior slips under a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dior wants to get back to striking at distance but Booker won't allow it.
Booker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dior wants to break free but Booker has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dior loads up on a big right hand but Booker slips the punch.
Dior 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.
Dior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Booker darts in and clinches Dior up against the cage.
Booker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Booker tries to work over Dior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Booker prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Booker - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Dior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Booker struggles to land a body shot inside as Dior controls his hands.
Dior is looking to break free of the clinch but Booker has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Booker fails to land.
Booker lands a nice uppercut.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dior is trying to break the clinch but Booker is controlling him.
Dior wants to break free but Booker has control.
Dior tries to circle away but Booker has him pinned against the cage.
Dior looking to slow down the pace here.
Dior is trying to force a seperation but Booker has the dominant position.
Dior tries to break free but Booker pushes him back against the cage.
Dior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Dior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Booker digs a right hand underneath Dior's ribcage. Dior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Booker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Booker prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.
Booker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Dior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dior is looking to break free of the clinch but Booker has double underhooks.
Booker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Booker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dior can't break the clinch.
Booker keeps control of Dior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dior blocking some punches.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Dior tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booker avoids it.
Dior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booker prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Dior is trying to push Booker away but Booker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Booker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Booker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dior wants to get back to striking at distance but Booker won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Booker.
Dior is trying to break the clinch but Booker is controlling him.
Booker throws a head punch that misses.
Dior is trying to break the clinch but Booker is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Booker.
Good body shot from Booker.
Booker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Booker has Dior pressed against the cage, preventing Dior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Booker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Dior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Booker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dior's elbow. #BC#
Dior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Dior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dior missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Booker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Dior misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Booker. Beautiful body shot.
Booker misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Booker gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booker lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Booker.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dior.
Dior tries to break free but Booker pushes him back against the cage.
Booker tries a body shot but Dior blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Booker.
Booker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Booker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Dior is rocked!
Dior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Dior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Booker on the inside.
Booker pushes Dior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Booker.
Dior is breathing heavily.
A short left from Booker.
Dior wants to get back to striking at distance but Booker won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Booker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Booker avoids the body shot from Dior.
Dior seems to have got his legs back now.
Booker tries to clinch up but Dior circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Booker pushes Dior up against the cage in a clinch.
Dior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dior tries to break the clinch but Booker is controlling the position.
Booker keeps control of Dior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobby Booker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dior takes a shot to the head.
Dior wants to break free but Booker has control.
Dior wants to break free but Booker has control.
Booker scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker keeps control of Dior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Booker scores with a hook to the body.
Booker is leaning against Dior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Booker on the inside.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Good body shot from Booker.
Booker pushes Dior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Booker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dior with a big uppercut! Dior tries to clinch up but Booker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dior to the mat! Dior covers up and Booker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Booker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Booker waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Dior lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Ray has been cut.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dior.
Ray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dior connects with a body shot that sends Ray's belly button to the back.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dior.
Ray wants to clinch up but Dior keeps it at a distance.
Dior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dior leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dior gets caught napping as Ray dives in and scores a takedown. Dior manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dior wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dior is looking to stand up but Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray preventing the sweep. #T1#
Dior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Dior stands and steps away. Ray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dior lands with a straight right. Ray didn't see that one coming.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dior throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Dior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ray instigates a clinch. #BC#
Dior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dior throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Dior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ray is looking to clinch but Dior is avoiding it.
Dior looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray dives in and grabs Dior's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dior pushes down on Ray's head and hops out.
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Ray.
Ray looks winded!
Dior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dior throws a lazy right hand but Ray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dior jabs at Ray's body.
A swing and a miss from Dior.
Ray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Dior.
Dior misses with an uppercut. Ray saw that one coming.#T3#
Ray misses with a takedown attempt
and Dior counters with a nice uppercut.
Dior blocks a head kick by Ray.
Dior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dior throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Dior lands with a good body shot.
Dior lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Dior cracks Ray with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ray falls to his knees and Dior doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Dior!
Ross Ray was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Dior.
Dior throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramazotti.
Ramazotti fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramazotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dior but Dior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramazottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramazotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Ramazotti is rocked!
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Ramazotti.
Ramazotti looks winded!
Ramazotti misses with a takedown
and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramazotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Dior finish him?
Ramazotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christian Dior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Dior does it's job there.#KD#
Dior throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ramazotti tumbling to the canvas!
Dior slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dior seems content to control.
Ramazotti pushes Dior off looking to stand but Dior dives back in and keeps control.
Dior is controlling the pace.
Dior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dior tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ramazotti seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ramazotti is trying to stand.
Dior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramazotti tries to roll over but Dior keeps him under control.
Dior tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramazotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ramazotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dior lands a hook that stumbles Ramazotti back into the cage. Dior follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ramazotti to the canvas! Dior pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ramazotti has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Dior!
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Event:
DFN#8 Minor vs Stenberg
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Booker forces Dior back against the cage and clinches.
Dior prevents a body shot from Booker.
A short body shot lands from Booker as the two fighters clinch.
Booker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Booker cracks Dior with a nice body shot.
Booker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
Dior prevents a body shot from Booker.
Dior has had enough of the clinch but Booker keeps him there for the moment.
Booker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dior is trying to break the clinch but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Booker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Booker on the inside.
Booker lands with a right to the head.
Booker lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Dior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dior backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Booker.
Booker lands an uppercut.
A short left from Booker. #ROC2#
Dior is rocked!
Booker dips a shoulder and cracks Dior with a mighty uppercut! Dior falls back against the cage and Booker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dior is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Booker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Booker!
Bobby Booker gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Eduardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dior's waist but Dior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo off to one side.
Dior clobbers Eduardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eduardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eduardo somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Eduardo.
Eduardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eduardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Dior finds it's target.
Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eduardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eduardo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dior works the jab nicely.
Dior scores with a sloppy right hand. Eduardo should have avoided that one. #TD#
Eduardo gets a double leg takedown into Dior's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eduardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eduardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Eduardo throwing strikes from guard but Dior blocks nicely.
Dior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dior looking to control.
Eduardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dior wants to get back to his feet but Eduardo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eduardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eduardo scoring with some ground and pound.
Dior looking to control.
Eduardo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Eduardo content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Eduardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eduardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eduardo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Dior keeps moving.
Eduardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eduardo advances to half guard.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dior defending well though. #T3#
Eduardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eduardo thows a huge punch but Dior dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.
Dior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eduardo trying to control from half guard but Dior is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo wants to advance to full mount but Dior doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Eduardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dior has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eduardo trying to control but Dior is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eduardo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eduardo has Dior in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Eduardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dior defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eduardo looking for a guillotine here but Dior defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Eduardo looking for a guillotine here but Dior defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Dior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Eduardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eduardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dior is fending him off so far but Eduardo persists. Nope, Dior circles away and we're back to standing.
Dior swinging wildly here.
Eduardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Dior.#TD#
Eduardo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dior sprawls well initially but Eduardo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Dior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Eduardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dior is just riding it out for now. Eduardo eventually gives up the hold.
Eduardo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dior looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Dior won't allow Eduardo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Eduardo is working for a kimura but Dior is defending it quite comfortably.
Dior tries to roll over but Eduardo keeps him under control.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Eduardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Eduardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Eduardo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dior defends it well.
Dior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eduardo. #T3##SUB#
Eduardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Eduardo is trying to work for a kimura but Dior is defending well.
Dior wants to control but Eduardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eduardo wants to take a breather but Dior is having none of it.
Eduardo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eduardo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dior counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Eduardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eduardo has his takedown stuffed
and Dior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eduardo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dior to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dior.
Eduardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dior.
Dior lands a really nice looking cross but Eduardo seems unphased.
Dior throws a hook to the side of Eduardo's head but Eduardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eduardo misses with a takedown
and Eduardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eduardo tries to counter with a takedown but Dior is quick to defend against it.
Eduardo shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dior misses with a looping right.
Johnny Eduardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Dior. No joy for Eduardo on that attempt.
Eduardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dior's waist but Dior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo off to one side.
Dior works over Eduardo's head and body with a nice combination.
Dior scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian Dior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eduardo slips under a jab from Dior.
Dior throws out a loose jab but Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eduardo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dior tests Eduardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dior scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dior lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Eduardo is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eduardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dior avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Eduardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Eduardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eduardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dior lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eduardo fails with the takedown
and Dior counters with a straight right hand.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior catches Eduardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dior connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Dior misses.
Christian Dior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eduardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eduardo tries for a takedown but Dior circles away easily
and Dior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dior lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination.
Dior misses with a looping right.
Eduardo needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there.
Dior misses with a looping right.
Eduardo tries to counter with a takedown but Dior is quick to defend against it.
Dior sizes up Eduardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dior napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Eduardo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eduardo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dior works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3##SUB#
Eduardo is working for a submission of some sort.
Eduardo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dior has hold of Eduardo's hands but Eduardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dior pushes Eduardo off looking to stand but Eduardo dives back in and keeps control.
Dior is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dior is defending against the submission attempts here by Eduardo.
Eduardo working over Dior with some ground and pound. Dior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eduardo prevents Dior from improving his position.#SUB#
Eduardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Dior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dior 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Dior!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Dior lands a jab-cross combination.
Espinosa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A jab lands there for Dior.
Dior misses with a two punch combination.
Dior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Dior - just one landing.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior.
A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Dior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand.
Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off.
Dior lands with a cross.
Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Espinosa needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dior, as that shot connected.
Nice straight punches there by Dior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dior.#T1#
Espinosa shoots and misses
and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espinosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Espinosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dior to score with a decent uppercut.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a good jab.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dior lands a lovely overhand right.
Espinosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dior.
Dior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Espinosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Dior.
Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Dior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Espinosa.
Dior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espinosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Espinosa walks into a left hand.
Dior is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Espinosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Espinosa moves forwards but Dior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Espinosa. Espinosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Espinosa back to the cage. Dior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination.
Dior pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Espinosa back to the cage. Dior follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dior fails to land with a series of punches.
Espinosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Dior scores with the left hand. Espinosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Dior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Dior there.
Espinosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dior throws a nice looking combination but Espinosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dior throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease.
Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand.
Dior works the jab nicely.
Dior connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior.
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!
Dior cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Espinosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Espinosa scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dior.
Dior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Espinosa momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Dior.
Dior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dior connects with a single shot there.
Dior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dior cracks Espinosa with an open hand slap.
Donk. Dior catches Espinosa right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dior connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dior.
Dior is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dior scores with a jab.
Espinosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dior feints a jab promting Espinosa to slip. Dior then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Espinosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Espinosa drops his hands momentarily and Dior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Espinosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Dior throws a series of punches but Espinosa moves out of range.
Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dior cracks Espinosa with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dior finds it's way round the side to connect with Espinosa's head.
Kerwin Espinosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espinosa takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dior cracks Espinosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Espinosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dior scores with a nice strike.
Dior scores with a nice right hand.
Espinosa needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there.
Dior scores with a jab. Espinosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Dior.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Espinosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dior circles away.
Dior scores with a nice right hand.
Dior might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dior scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Dior lands with a nice combination. Espinosa backs away looking to recover.
Espinosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off.
Espinosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior.
Dior lands with a right hand.
Dior scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Dior.
Dior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Espinosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Espinosa takes one on the button.
Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Dior lands a jab.
Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dior moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dior scores with a nice head shot.
Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dior lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Dior there.
Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dior lands a really nice looking cross but Espinosa seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Dior lands a jab.
Dior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dior's corner calls for a 1-2. Dior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dior.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dior!
Espinosa drops his hands momentarily and Dior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dior connects with a crisp jab.
Dior throws a one two combo.
Dior throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dior lands the left hand.
Espinosa takes one on the button.
Espinosa tries for a takedown but Dior sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dior scores with the left hand. Espinosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Dior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinosa's head backwards.
Espinosa walks into a jab.
Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head.
Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Espinosa walks into a stiff left hand from Dior.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dior works the jab nicely.
Espinosa ducks right into an uppercut from Dior.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a good jab.#T1#
Dior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Espinosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dior fails to land with a series of punches.
Dior scores with a jab.
Dior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Espinosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dior finds it's way round the side to connect with Espinosa's head.
Dior connects with a right hand. Espinosa shakes it off.
Dior thuds his right hand into Espinosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dior lands a jab to the nose.
Dior lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Dior lands an impressive looking overhand right. Espinosa doesn't seem phased though.
Dior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Espinosa eats them both and turns towards Dior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
A jab from Dior does it's job there.
Dior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Espinosa on the side of the head.
A jab from Dior finds it's way through Espinosa's defenses.
Dior bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinosa's head backwards.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react.
Dior lands with a right hand.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Dior.
Dior jabs Espinosa right on the nose. Espinosa blinks but takes it well.
Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Espinosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dior.
Espinosa tries to move into range but Dior moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Dior.
Dior tries to bum rush Espinosa with a series of wild strikes but Espinosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christian Dior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dior lands with a straight right. Espinosa didn't see that one coming.
Dior sizes up Espinosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espinosa has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dior connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dior lunges at Espinosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Espinosa's hand.
Dior lands with a cross.
Espinosa walks into a jab.
Kerwin Espinosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks.
Dior works over Espinosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Espinosa's head.
Dior connects with a single shot there.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dior with a jab.
Christian Dior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dior cracks Espinosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Dior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Dior!
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