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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 3948 p4p, 345 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1463 p4p, 160 weight class). Diame Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It On The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tanner Pounds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pounds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but Pounds holds him up against the ropes and eventually Diame Jr drops back down to his feet.
Pounds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Pounds is keeping the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds is staying active underneath Diame Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pounds is looking to improve his position.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Pounds wants to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds tries to hold on but Diame Jr postures up.
Pounds is looking to improve his position but Diame Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Pounds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pounds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diame Jr stays in close to Pounds's body and controls the position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Pounds looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pounds (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pounds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pounds (0) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Pounds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pounds can't escape the position.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to control but Pounds wriggling away.
Diame Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pounds is surviving well by controlling Diame Jr's body position as best he can.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pounds wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Pounds is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pounds turns into him and now he's in Diame Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pounds (2) vs (8) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pounds controls the pace.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pounds stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Pounds trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pounds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Pounds content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diame Jr has locked up a guillotine! Diame Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pounds is holding on here and Diame Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Pounds has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diame Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yasol Kim (ranked 3783 p4p, 333 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1328 p4p, 154 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yasol Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kim tries to keep at a distance but Diame Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kim has clasped his hands together around Diame Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (4) vs (0) Diame Jr
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diame Jr tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr is looking to improve his position.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diame Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diame Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kim prevents Diame Jr from improving his position.
Diame Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diame Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Diame Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (7) vs (0) Diame Jr
Diame Jr is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the action but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Kim stalls from top position.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diame Jr keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Kim trying to control the position but Diame Jr is working away.
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is not content to let Kim control the position.
Diame Jr tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim controls the position.
Diame Jr is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kim wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Kim wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diame Jr tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diame Jr keeps working.
Kim looking to control but instead Diame Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diame Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Diame Jr, not yet.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kim (10) vs (0) Diame Jr
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.
Diame Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diame Jr keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kim's best efforts.
Diame Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim is trying to control. Diame Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diame Jr won't allow Kim to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kim 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.
Diame Jr is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim is looking to advance position but Diame Jr won't allow it.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Diame Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Yasol Kim 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:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1244 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 3471 p4p, 312 weight class). Diame Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get It On The Floor. Hanma has chosen Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diame Jr instigates a clinch.
Hanma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Diame Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma trying to control here.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diame Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diame Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hanma is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diame Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CACC 40
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3676 p4p, 313 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1132 p4p, 130 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Diame Jr pulls guard.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diame Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diame Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diame Jr! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (0) vs (4) Diame Jr
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stops Diame Jr from passing to mount.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (0) vs (6) Diame Jr
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Diame Jr has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Diame Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (9) Diame Jr
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (9) Diame Jr
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (11) Diame Jr
Diame Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Diame Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (14) Diame Jr
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (17) Diame Jr
Diame Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith can't escape the position.
Diame Jr trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Diame Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diame Jr tries to advance position but instead Smith slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Diame Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Diame Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (2) vs (20) Diame Jr
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith holding on.
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dumba Diame Jr thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1046 p4p, 114 weight class) and Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 4057 p4p, 338 weight class). Diame Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get It On The Floor. Gorski has chosen Broken People as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr darts in and clinches Gorski up against the ropes.
Gorski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diame Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Gorski manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (2) Gorski
Diame Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gorski controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Diame Jr is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Diame Jr'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diame Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (2) Gorski
Diame Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Gorski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorski wants to sweep here but Diame Jr controlling him for the moment.
Gorski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gorski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diame Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (4) Gorski
Gorski content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Gorski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Diame Jr, not yet.
Gorski trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Gorski from controlling successfully.
Gorski controlling from the top position.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorski slips nicely into half guard.
Gorski trying to control from Diame Jr's half guard. Diame Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diame Jr is looking for a triangle but Gorski pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (4) vs (4) Gorski
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Gorski keeps moving.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
Diame Jr 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.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
Gorski wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr passes Gorski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but Gorski defending well.
Diame Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorski trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Gorski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diame Jr is staying active.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Diame Jr has control of the leg.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Gorski defends it.
Gorski is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Gorski defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorski sees it coming and defends easily.
Diame Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorski is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr wants to pass to mount but Gorski is defending the position.
Gorski gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski pulls Diame Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Diame Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gorski's guard.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Gorski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gorski is holding on for now.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diame Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diame Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diame Jr (4) vs (8) Gorski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gorski trying to control momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorski biding his time, controlling Diame Jr.
Gorski controlling well, preventing Diame Jr from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diame Jr tries to escape the position.
Gorski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gorski keeps control of the position easily here as Diame Jr tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is looking to control Diame Jr but Diame Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gorski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gorski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr is trying to break free.
Gorski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorski wins on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Grzegorz Gorski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Ithamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ithamar on his heels. He'll look to pass Ithamar's guard now, I'm sure.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ithamar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diame Jr 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 Ithamar.
Diame Jr wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Diame Jr just content to control the position.
Ithamar struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diame Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ithamar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diame Jr controlling the position. #T1#
Ithamar can't do much from the bottom here.
Diame Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ithamar!
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar gets back to half guard.
Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Diame Jr'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithamar is trying to control the position but Diame Jr postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Ithamar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diame Jr stacks Ithamar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diame Jr!
Diame Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Diame Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithamar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar stops Diame Jr from passing to mount.
Ithamar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diame Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ithamar defends it well.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diame Jr defends it easily.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ithamar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ithamar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diame Jr trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Diame Jr controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Diame Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diame Jr.#CL#
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Diame Jr is trying to pull guard but Ithamar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diame Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ithamar walks away with a smile on his face. Diame Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Diame Jr instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ithamar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ithamar manages to end up in side control.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Diame Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diame Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diame Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ithamar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ithamar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ithamar is trying to ground and pound but Diame Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Ithamar to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Diame Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending 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#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Diame Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Diame Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Diame Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for submissions but instead, Diame Jr has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Ithamar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diame Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diame Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ithamar can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Ithamar won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diame Jr in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ezekiel Ithamar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diame Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Diame Jr lands but Ithamar takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diame Jr gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ithamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ithamar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ithamar sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diame Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ithamar paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diame Jr - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diame Jr - that will leave a mark!
Diame Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diame Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diame Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Asai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Diame Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Diame Jr pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Diame Jr seems content to control.#SUB2#
Diame Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Diame Jr passes to full mount!
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diame Jr trying to control but Asai is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asai and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Diame Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Diame Jr taking a breather here. #T3#
Asai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from improving position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diame Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr taking a break here but Asai is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Diame Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asai connects with a jab.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diame Jr with a poor takedown
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Asai 's guard.
Asai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diame Jr is controlling him.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Asai is trying to control but Diame Jr manages to pass to mount!
Asai tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asai is looking to escape.
Asai wants to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Asai is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Asai is having none of it.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Asai defends it well. #SUB2#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asai is on top in guard.
#T3#
Diame Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving. #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.
Diame Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard. #REVB#
Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asai is trying to hold Diame Jr in close to prevent damage but Diame Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diame Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diame Jr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diame Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Asai .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asai .
Diame Jr throws a head kick that Asai semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diame Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws an overhand right that drops Diame Jr like a sack of potatoes! Asai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
XF 38
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Diame Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diame Jr tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
Diame Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diame Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diame Jr - that will leave a mark!
Diame Jr misses with a body punch
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diame Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Chambers.#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Diame Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chambers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been informed that Chambers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Chambers.
Chambers is leaning against Diame Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chambers has had enough of the clinch but Diame Jr keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Chambers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Chambers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diame Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
Chambers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Chambers stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diame Jr throws up his legs and catches Chambers in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chambers tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diame Jr! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
XF 33
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dennis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diame Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Diame Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dennis checks a leg kick.
Dennis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Dennis misses.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Diame Jr avoids them all with ease.
Diame Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diame Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dennis looks for the body kick but Diame Jr saw that one coming. #TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennis showed some decent athleticism there.
Diame Jr wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Diame Jr manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Diame Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dennis is defending well. Diame Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dennis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Diame Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dumba Diame Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
XF 26
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Diame Jr fails with the takedown
and Judah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diame Jr thinking.
Judah throws a series of strikes that have Diame Jr backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Diame Jr goes for a double leg but Judah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Judah continues to drive forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Judah pinned against the cage. Judah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elijah Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judah's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diame Jr is controlling him.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judah keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diame Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diame Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah leaves Diame Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Judah's guard.
Judah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr prevents Judah from getting back to his feet.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judah throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Diame Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Diame Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judah has one foot on Diame Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Diame Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Diame Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Diame Jr drives through with a takedown into Judah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Judah scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diame Jr has time to react.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Diame Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Judah. That snapped Diame Jr's head back.
#T4#
Diame Jr misses with a takedown
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Diame Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Diame Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diame Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Judah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Judah stands up and waves to Diame Jr to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diame Jr.
Judah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diame Jr eats them both and turns towards Judah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Judah dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Judah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diame Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judah is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Judah is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Judah and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1#
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom.
Judah prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount.
Diame Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Judah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diame Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judah is letting Diame Jr control him for a moment.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diame Jr swings around for an armbar but Judah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diame Jr's guard.#T3#
Judah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diame Jr's guard.
Diame Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Diame Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Judah is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diame Jr ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Diame Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Diame Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Diame Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Diame Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Judah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Judah scores with a jab. Diame Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Judah but Judah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elijah Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Good exchange - Judah coming out on top.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Judah tests Diame Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Diame Jr ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diame Jr is able to avoid easily.
Dumba Diame Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diame Jr dives in and grabs Judah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Judah pushes down on Diame Jr's head and hops out.
Diame Jr checks a low kick from Judah.
Diame Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Judah is fending him off so far but Diame Jr persists. Nope, Judah circles away and we're back to standing.
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Judah moves out of range easily.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Diame Jr moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Judah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judah lands a glancing blow to the side of Diame Jr's head.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diame Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Judah circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Diame Jr to the canvas! Diame Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Judah keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Judah!
Elijah Judah retains his featherweight title!
Elijah Judah decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diame Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Diame Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bohizdar is looking for a sweep. Diame Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Bohizdar is defending well.
Bohizdar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diame Jr is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diame Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Diame Jr controlling the action here.
Bohizdar is trying to stand up here but Diame Jr is controlling him well.
Diame Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Diame Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bohizdar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diame Jr is in Bohizdar's guard.
Diame Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bohizdar managing to control the position. #T2#
Diame Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diame Jr postures up in Bohizdar's guard and throws a big left but Bohizdar blocks it. #SUB2#
Diame Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diame Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohizdar is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diame Jr advances to half guard.
Diame Jr not doing much here.
Diame Jr passes to side control. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bohizdar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diame Jr working away.#T4#
Bohizdar prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Bohizdar is working away. #SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bohizdar, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bohizdar is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Diame Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bohizdar pinned against the cage. Bohizdar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bohizdar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diame Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bohizdar throws out the jab.
And Diame Jr responds with a good body kick, but Bohizdar manages to step out the way in time.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bohizdar sprawls well. Bohizdar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diame Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bohizdar is looking to counter punch.
Dumba Diame Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diame Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bohizdar is looking to counter punch.
Kiril Bohizdar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Diame Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bohizdar pinned against the cage. Bohizdar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bohizdar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr shoots for a takedown but Bohizdar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diame Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bohizdar defends it nicely.#T1##TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in and bounces Bohizdar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Bohizdar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Diame Jr pushing down on Bohizdar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bohizdar wants to get back to full guard but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Diame Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Diame Jr looking to control but Bohizdar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diame Jr controlling his opponent.
Bohizdar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diame Jr on the ground.
Diame Jr is continuing to stall.#T3#
Diame Jr tries to control but Bohizdar wriggling away.
Diame Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bohizdar tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away. #SUB2#
Diame Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bohizdar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bohizdar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bohizdar is in trouble now - Diame Jr has advanced to mount!
Diame Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Diame Jr swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK5A
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 1949 p4p, 201 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2113 p4p, 212 weight class). Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Segey Taranin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taranin gets a clinch.
Taranin decides to pull guard.
Taranin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr passes Taranin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Taranin looking for a sweep. Not yet Taranin, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr forces his way into half guard.
Taranin is pressing down on Diame Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr stays in close to Taranin's body and controls the position.
Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
Taranin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diame Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diame Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taranin's guard.
Taranin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (0) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (2) vs (3) Diame Jr
Diame Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diame Jr.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr looking for a guillotine here but Taranin defends easily.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
Diame Jr is looking for a triangle but Taranin pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taranin passes Diame Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taranin is keen to just control but Diame Jr is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diame Jr defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taranin in particular looking to stall.
Diame Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is trying to control. Diame Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diame Jr tries to roll over but Taranin keeps him under control.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diame Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taranin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is working for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taranin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (5) vs (3) Diame Jr
Taranin tries to control but Diame Jr wriggling away.
Taranin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (5) vs (5) Diame Jr
Diame Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Taranin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (5) Diame Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Taranin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taranin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (7) vs (7) Diame Jr
Taranin can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Taranin (7) vs (10) Diame Jr
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diame Jr looking to control but Taranin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taranin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Taranin has worked his arm free - good work by Taranin!
Taranin prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr has control of an arm but Taranin manages to advance to Diame Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taranin (11) vs (10) Diame Jr
Taranin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is defending well though. Taranin let's go of the attempt for now.
Taranin tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
Diame Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Taranin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taranin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Taranin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Taranin is hanging on to Diame Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Taranin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is controlling Taranin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taranin (11) vs (12) Diame Jr
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranin is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diame Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Taranin.
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Taranin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taranin is holding on for now.
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin tries to get to full guard but Diame Jr has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diame Jr wins on points by 12 to 11.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK4A
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 15753 p4p, 412 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2104 p4p, 211 weight class). Holzken comes to the ring accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Diame Jr has chosen Get It On The Floor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diame Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holzken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holzken (0) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken wants to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Holzken's coaches at Navy Street MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Diame Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holzken sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Holzken's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holzken is holding on for now.
Holzken is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holzken controls Diame Jr momentarily but Diame Jr frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken is pulling down on Diame Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Diame Jr, at least for the moment.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diame Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holzken is pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diame Jr is holding on for now.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken uses his free foot to push down on Diame Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diame Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (5) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken avoids the attempt from Diame Jr to control.
Diame Jr is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action.
Diame Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to control but Diame Jr wriggling away.
Holzken controlling from mount.
Holzken forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Holzken (8) vs (4) Diame Jr
Holzken is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diame Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holzken.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is riding his opponent, not letting Diame Jr buck him off.
Diame Jr is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holzken controlling the positon.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holzken's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holzken looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is controlling Holzken 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (6) Diame Jr
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holzken working for submissions but it's allowed Diame Jr to get to half guard.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holzken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diame Jr wants to advance to full mount but Holzken doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holzken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holzken is pulling down on Diame Jr's head to control his posture.
Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diame Jr stands and throws Holzken's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (9) Diame Jr
Holzken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diame Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holzken (12) vs (9) Diame Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diame Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Holzken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diame Jr doesn't escape.
Diame Jr tries to escape the position.
Holzken tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diame Jr is defending well though. Holzken let's go of the attempt for now.
Holzken is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holzken looking for the choke but no joy.
Diame Jr tries to roll but Holzken sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to break Diame Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diame Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holzken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diame Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holzken.
Holzken is really struggling to control Diame Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to break free.
I would not like to be Diame Jr right now.
Holzken looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Diame Jr right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diame Jr doesn't escape.
Holzken tries to get the hooks in deep but Diame Jr pushed the leg off.
Holzken looking to hold on to the position here but Diame Jr rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Diame Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken pushes down on Diame Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Rodney Holzken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2B
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2074 p4p, 208 weight class) and Segey Taranin (ranked 1931 p4p, 195 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Segey Taranin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Taranin. Taranin maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diame Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranin uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Taranin
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taranin is keeping the position for now.
Taranin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taranin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Taranin is having none of it.
Diame Jr is looking to pass Taranin's guard but actually Taranin recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taranin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Taranin has control of Diame Jr's left arm, preventing Diame Jr from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Taranin is keeping the position.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin is trying to keep Diame Jr in close.
Diame Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Taranin
Taranin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (10) vs (0) Taranin
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr tries to control but Taranin wriggling away.
Taranin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr is really struggling to control Taranin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Taranin to get half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Taranin won't allow it.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taranin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taranin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taranin.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taranin keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taranin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taranin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Diame Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taranin has tightened it up now! Diame Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!
After winning the bout, Segey Taranin 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:
WVTSW S01 WK1B
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2048 p4p, 203 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 950 p4p, 109 weight class). Diame Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Get It On The Floor. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diame Jr instigates a clinch.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Diame Jr's takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diame Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Gracie trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Diame Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diame Jr is holding on for now.
Diame Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Diame Jr is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Diame Jr denies him.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Diame Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Bear Fight Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diame Jr tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr moves into full guard.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diame Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diame Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diame Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Diame Jr's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is trying to keep Gracie in close.
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.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Gracie won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diame Jr is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (10) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Diame Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Diame Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Diame Jr tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diame Jr (0) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie prevents Diame Jr from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diame Jr regains half guard.
Diame Jr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Diame Jr has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Gracie has tapped! Great work by Diame Jr! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Yanagamichi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diame Jr sprawls well initially but Yanagamichi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yanagamichi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diame Jr to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Yanagamichi stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diame Jr throws up his legs and catches Yanagamichi in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Yanagamichi tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diame Jr! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dumba Diame Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dumba Diame Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Diame Jr against the cage.
#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Diame Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Diame Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Diame Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Diame Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diame Jr is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Diame Jr is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Diame Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diame Jr trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith keeping hold of Diame Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Diame Jr controlling the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith is controlling Diame Jr's trapped leg to prevent Diame Jr from advancing to side control.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Diame Jr sits in half guard.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Diame Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diame Jr working a defensive guard here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.#T4##SUB#
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diame Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diame Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Diame Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith in the domination position with Diame Jr hanging on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Diame Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Diame Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diame Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Diame Jr back into the cage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith prevents Diame Jr from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Diame Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Diame Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diame Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Diame Jr dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Diame Jr's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diame Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diame Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith batters Diame Jr with a massive right followed by a huge left! Diame Jr is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Smith lands a final crushing right hand to drop Diame Jr to the mat with a gruesome thud! Smith is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Smith!
A victorious Peter Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Beliy.
Beliy thuds a left hand into Diame Jr's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beliy!
#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Beliy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diame Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
Beliy throws out a counter right but Diame Jr avoids it with no problem.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beliy throws a jab when Diame Jr was well out of range.
Diame Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Beliy cracks Diame Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diame Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beliy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diame Jr looks to clinch
and Beliy counters with a huge right that knocks Diame Jr out cold! Beliy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sasha Beliy!
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Event:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Kickboxer.
Kickboxer looks to land a combination but Diame Jr avoids it well.
Diame Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Kickboxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diame Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diame Jr misses with a head kick.
Kickboxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diame Jr.
Kickboxer throws a lazy right hand but Diame Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diame Jr feints the counter takedown.
Kickboxer moves out of range as Diame Jr throws a body kick.
Kickboxer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Kickboxer as he checks the leg kick.
Diame Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diame Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to avoid it but Diame Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kickboxer to the ground. Kickboxer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Kickboxer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kickboxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kickboxer checks a low kick from Diame Jr.
Kickboxer throws a body punch but Diame Jr moves out of range. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kickboxer.
Diame Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diame Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kickboxer as he avoids it easily.
Diame Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Kickboxer circles away easily
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!#KD#
Kickboxer drops Diame Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diame Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Kickboxer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Kickboxer finish him?
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!
Diame Jr walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kickboxer swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hawaiian Kickboxer!
After the big win, Hawaiian Kickboxer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.#TD#
Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spud to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Spud's guard.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diame Jr controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud has his hands on Diame Jr's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Spud keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Diame Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spud looking to control.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spud's guard.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Spud is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spud trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr controlling the action here.
Spud won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is looking to stall here but Spud recovers full guard.
Spud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spud being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Spud blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Diame Jr pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diame Jr throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diame Jr blocks it well.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spud.
Diame Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spud wants to stand back up but Diame Jr manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diame Jr misses with a low kick.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diame Jr.
Diame Jr misses with a looping right.
Spud feints a counter leg kick.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diame Jr at a distance.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diame Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Diame Jr is looking to counter punch.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diame Jr's sensitive parts.
Diame Jr throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Spud.
Diame Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Diame Jr down.
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Diame Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spud did well to prevent Diame Jr getting side control.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud wants to get back to full guard but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Diame Jr controlling from side mount.
Diame Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Spud is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diame Jr's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
Spud pushing down on Diame Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Diame Jr is trying to control but can't.
Spud wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Diame Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diame Jr working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spud is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spud wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Diame Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diame Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Diame Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diame Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Diame Jr throws a leg kick
and Diame Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diame Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diame Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spud lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Spud clinches with his opponent.
Spud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diame Jr.
Diame Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Spud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Spud has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spud.
Diame Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diame Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diame Jr can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diame Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud gets through Diame Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Spud pushes Diame Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Spud manages to get underhooks.
Spud pushes Diame Jr against the cage. Spud is working some dirty boxing. Spud pushes off with a quick right hook! Diame Jr goes down! Diame Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
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Event:
EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by San Diego!
Diame Jr fails with the takedown
and San Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Diame Jr misses with the body kick
and San Diego counters with a crisp right that sends Diame Jr to the canvas! San Diego follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo San Diego!
An out of breath and clearly excited Angelo San Diego thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hibbert cracks Diame Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diame Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hibbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hibbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibbert throws a one two combo.
Jab from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Hibbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diame Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hibbert as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hibbert closes the distance and clinches.
Diame Jr is working for takedown but Hibbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tony Hibbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Hibbert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hibbert.
Hibbert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diame Jr backwards.
Diame Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hibbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hibbert.
We've been hearing reports that Hibbert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hibbert scores with a shoulder strike.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Hibbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diame Jr's elbow.
Diame Jr wants to break free but Hibbert has control.
Hibbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hibbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diame Jr takes one to the chin there.
Diame Jr misses with a body kick.
Hibbert throws a series of strikes that have Diame Jr backpedaling.
#ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Hibbert paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hibbert finish him?
Diame Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hibbert.
Diame Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hibbert momentarily.
Diame Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Hibbert misses with a looping left.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hibbert as he jumps to the side.
Diame Jr wants to clinch up but Hibbert keeps it at a distance.
Hibbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hibbert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Hibbert tries a low kick but Diame Jr avoids it.
Diame Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hibbert blocks it well.
Hibbert throws a big shot that misses.
Hibbert lands a jab to the nose.
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hibbert.
Hibbert misses with the combination.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diame Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Hibbert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony Hibbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hibbert stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hibbert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diame Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hibbert.
Hibbert tries to clinch but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Diame Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hibbert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hibbert throws a body punch but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Diame Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hibbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hibbert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diame Jr. #TD2#
Diame Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Hibbert can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hibbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr gets to mount! Hibbert was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hibbert can't escape the position.
Hibbert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hibbert is staying active underneath Diame Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hibbert tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diame Jr wants to pass to mount but Hibbert is defending the position.
Diame Jr wants to take a breather but Hibbert is having none of it.
Hibbert trying to get back to full guard but Diame Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hibbert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hibbert defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diame Jr.
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hibbert dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tony Hibbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Hibbert moves out of range as Diame Jr throws a body kick.
Hibbert lands with an overhand left.
Hibbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Diame Jr gets tackled into the cage by Hibbert. Hibbert maintains the clinch.
Diame Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hibbert prevents it.
Hibbert manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hibbert is controlling him.#BC2#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diame Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Diame Jr tries to advance to mount but Hibbert denies him.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hibbert is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hibbert is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Hibbert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hibbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hibbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Hibbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr working away.
Hibbert is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hibbert regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diame Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diame Jr trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hibbert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diame Jr stacks Hibbert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diame Jr!
Hibbert struggling a bit here.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hibbert keeps working.
Diame Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Diame Jr working away.
Hibbert looking for a sweep but Diame Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hibbert can't escape the position.
#T4#
Diame Jr tries to control but Hibbert wriggling away.
Diame Jr avoids the attempt from Hibbert to control.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr prevents Hibbert from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hibbert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hibbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hibbert checks a low kick from Diame Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Hibbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diame Jr slips a straight right by Hibbert.
Hibbert doesn't manage to clinch there - Diame Jr circles away.
Diame Jr throws out a counter right but Hibbert avoids it with no problem.
Hibbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diame Jr.#TD2#
Diame Jr shoots in and bounces Hibbert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hibbert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diame Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hibbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hibbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hibbert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diame Jr defends it easily.#T1#
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diame Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hibbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diame Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Hibbert's legs - danger averted.
Hibbert keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Diame Jr pushing down on Hibbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Hibbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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.
Hibbert wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diame Jr wants to control but Hibbert is keeping him busy.
Hibbert is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hibbert actively working from the bottom here.
Hibbert won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount.
Diame Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diame Jr raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Hibbert tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Hibbert is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Hibbert takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hibbert working to try and regain half guard.
Diame Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hibbert tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr wants to control but instead Hibbert manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Hibbert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diame Jr manages to pass to mount!
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hibbert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hibbert shrugs it off.
Hibbert regains half guard.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diame Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hibbert.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dumba Diame Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diame Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bell tries to sprawl but Diame Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Diame Jr 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.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diame Jr trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr forces his way into half guard.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely. #T1#
Diame Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diame Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diame Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell can't escape the position.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily.
Bell trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diame Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diame Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bell trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Bell won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr wants to pass to mount but Bell is defending the position. #SUB2#
Diame Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell is in trouble now - Diame Jr has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Diame Jr wants to stand but Bell is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diame Jr misses with a head shot.
Diame Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diame Jr avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bell regains half guard.
Diame Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diame Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diame Jr. #T4#
Diame Jr passes to full mount!
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Diame Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diame Jr is trying to improve his position.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Diame Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diame Jr gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Diame Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diame Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diame Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diame Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell is trying to control the position but Diame Jr postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Diame Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Diame Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diame Jr advances to mount. #T3#
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diame Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diame Jr landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Diame Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bell can't escape the position.
Diame Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diame Jr landing strikes from the mount and Bell is in trouble!
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bell wants to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diame Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
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!
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Diame Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Diame Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bell is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Diame Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bell!#SUB2#
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Diame Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bell is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Diame Jr 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.
#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diame Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diame Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diame Jr landing punches. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
Diame Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diame Jr.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bell prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
#T3#
Diame Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head. #SUB2#
Diame Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diame Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC 70: Fischer v Warholm
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diame Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mayer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Mayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Diame Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mayer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diame Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mayer pulls down on the head and he's put Diame Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damen Mayer!
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Event:
IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr is looking to slow Sainty down with leg kicks.
Diame Jr tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to 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.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Sainty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sainty won't allow Diame Jr to sweep him here.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diame Jr is looking to stand up but Sainty isn't so interested in that idea.
Diame Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Sainty moves out of range easily. #TD#
Sainty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diame Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sainty trying to keep a closed guard but Diame Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr passes Sainty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Diame Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sainty tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Diame Jr passes to side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sainty tries to bench press Diame Jr off him but Diame Jr keeps the position.
Sainty looks to move to half guard but instead Diame Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Sainty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diame Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Diame Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diame Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Sainty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sainty showed some decent athleticism there.
Sainty trying to control from half guard but Diame Jr is working away.
Diame Jr is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to control the action but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Sainty not doing much here.
#T1#
Diame Jr controlling the position well.
Diame Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Sainty in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diame Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sainty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Chugman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chugman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diame Jr. Diame Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Klaus Chugman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diame Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Diame Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chugman dives in for a single leg takedown but Diame Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Chugman gets a takedown into half guard.
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Diame Jr is defending the position.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Diame Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Chugman is pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diame Jr is holding on for now.
Diame Jr is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chugman is stalling here. Diame Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chugman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diame Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chugman is looking to reverse the position.
Chugman can't do much from the bottom here.
Chugman tries to bench press Diame Jr off him but Diame Jr keeps the position.
Diame Jr tries to stand but Chugman is controlling his head.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman gets back to half guard.
Diame Jr is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T2#
Diame Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diame Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diame Jr's back!#SUB#
Diame Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Chugman tightening his grip on Diame Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Diame Jr fending off the submission attempt from Chugman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chugman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Diame Jr taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chugman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sainty prevents Diame Jr from improving position.
Diame Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sainty is not content to let Diame Jr control the position.
Diame Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty is looking to regain half guard here but Diame Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sainty tries to buck Diame Jr off but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Sainty sneaks back into half guard.
Sainty won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Sainty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but Sainty turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sainty.
Diame Jr keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Diame Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sainty stacks Diame Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sainty!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Sainty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sainty trying to control but Diame Jr is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
Diame Jr tries to lock up and control but Sainty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty wants to control the pace but Diame Jr is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Sainty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diame Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diame Jr shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty tests Diame Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Sainty gets caught napping as Diame Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Sainty manages to retain guard.
Sainty keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #SUB#
Sainty looking for a guillotine here but Diame Jr defends easily.
#SUB#
Sainty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr wants to control from the top but Sainty keeps moving. #T1#
Sainty being controlled here, momentarily.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sainty is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diame Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diame Jr trying to control but Sainty is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diame Jr advances position into side control!
Diame Jr trying to control the position but Sainty is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty'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.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sainty!
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Diame Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sainty is holding on tight.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Diame Jr takes Sainty's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sainty is in trouble.
Diame Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Sainty tries to buck him off.
Sainty tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr trying to control momentarily.
Sainty is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sainty tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diame Jr has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sainty is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1989 p4p, 52 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2042 p4p, 53 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes into the arena with Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diame Jr's choice of entrance music: Get It On The Floor. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dumba Diame Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison Jr. shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Diame Jr
Morrison Jr. being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the top position.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Diame Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (4) Diame Jr
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Diame Jr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.
Morrison Jr.'s coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Diame Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diame Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diame Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Morrison Jr. is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diame Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 2003 p4p, 52 weight class) and Derek Rogan (ranked 4832 p4p, 169 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diame Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get It On The Floor. Dumba Diame Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Derek Rogan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rogan working for a triangle but Diame Jr defends it easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diame Jr defends well.
Rogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diame Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diame Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (5) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Rogan is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogan wants to control but Diame Jr is having none of it.
Diame Jr trying to control but Rogan is having none of it.
Diame Jr fails to move to back control.
Diame Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan tries to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Rogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogan regains half guard.
Diame Jr works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diame Jr (8) vs (0) Rogan
Rogan is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diame Jr (11) vs (0) Rogan
Diame Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diame Jr tries to keep control of the position but Rogan is staying busy.
Rogan can't escape the position.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diame Jr has the hooks in. Rogan is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Diame Jr passes his arm under Rogan's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rogan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 2573 p4p, 63 weight class) and Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1892 p4p, 48 weight class). Crespo's entrance music is Toxic Waltz. A fine choice. Diame Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Get It On The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dumba Diame Jr is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Aldo Crespo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dumba Diame Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diame Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crespo circles away.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crespo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aldo Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Diame Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crespo counters with a shoot takedown. Diame Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crespo (2) vs (0) Diame Jr
Diame Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo looking to improve position, pressing down on Diame Jr's thigh with his hand. Diame Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Crespo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Crespo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diame Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
IFC 49 Big Murha V Wild Turkey
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diame Jr throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Diame Jr only half commits.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diame Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diame Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diame Jr tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage.
Diame Jr is pressed up against the cage. Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diame Jr down to the mat. Diame Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Lopez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diame Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Lopez blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Diame Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #CL#
Lopez has Diame Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Lopez decides to pull guard.
Lopez has his hands on Diame Jr's head, controlling the position.
Lopez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lopez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lopez continues to stall.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lopez controlling Diame Jr's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Gosha Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Diame Jr.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
As Diame Jr tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Diame Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diame Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Diame Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diame Jr prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Lopez.
Diame Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lopez pulls Diame Jr in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gosha Lopez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez 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.
Diame Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diame Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dumba Diame Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopez's head.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
Lopez scores with a jab. Diame Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diame Jr to the ground. Lopez is now in Diame Jr's guard.
Diame Jr is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez 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. #T1#
Lopez pushing down on Diame Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Diame Jr won't allow it.
Diame Jr wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Gosha Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Diame Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diame Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dumba Diame Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diame Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Diame Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diame Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diame Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Diame Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Diame Jr misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diame Jr is breathing heavily.
Lopez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez is looking to wear down Diame Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lopez drives through with a takedown into Diame Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lopez stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Lopez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diame Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Diame Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gosha Lopez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez throws a body punch but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Diame Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Diame Jr is avoiding it.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Diame Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Diame Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Diame Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Lopez has double underhooks.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diame Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diame Jr scores with a head kick.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez jabs Diame Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
A head kick misses from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Lopez forces Diame Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diame Jr tries to stall but Lopez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diame Jr tries to circle away but Lopez has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gosha Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diame Jr working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diame Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diame Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diame Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Diame Jr with that takedown attempt.
Lopez swings for the body but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Diame Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diame Jr.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lopez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Diame Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Diame Jr misses with a body kick.
Diame Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #CL#
Lopez has managed to clinch.
Diame Jr tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diame Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Diame Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lopez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diame Jr to the mat. Diame Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gosha Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gosha Lopez!
Gosha Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC MW23 Wilder vs Kisqali
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diame Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn cracks Diame Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diame Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Rijn scores with the left hand. Diame Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Van Rijn, looking for a takedown. Diame Jr pushes Van Rijn against the cage but Van Rijn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diame Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Diame Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Van Rijn is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Rijn trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Van Rijn is in trouble now - Diame Jr has advanced to mount! #T1#
Van Rijn is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Rijn tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Rijn to take his back!
Van Rijn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
You can see the frustration on Van Rijn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diame Jr controls the action.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is cranking Van Rijn's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Rijn! He's tightened the choke and Van Rijn is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dumba Diame Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Huang moves out of range.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Diame Jr pushes him off.
Diame Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Huang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diame Jr misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Huang darts in and clinches Diame Jr up against the cage.
Huang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diame Jrs head.
Diame Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang misses with a body punch.
Huang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huang misses with a body punch.
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diame Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Huang misses with a punch to the body.
Huang working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang throws a punch but it's blocked by Diame Jr.
Huang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diame Jr has had enough of the clinch but Huang keeps him there for the moment.
Huang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang tries to work over Diame Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
Huang swings wildly with an uppercut but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Huang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huang effectively controlling the action here.
Huang stalling.
Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huang is stalling here.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Diame Jr breaks from the clinch.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huang blocks the body kick.
Diame Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Diame Jr has closed the distance and engaged Huang in a clinch.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diame Jr.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Huang prevents Diame Jr from breaking the clinch.
Huang working aggressively here.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang throws a punch but it's blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang cracks Diame Jr with a nice body shot.
Huang tries to throw a body punch but Diame Jr avoids it by throwing Huang back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang misses with the head strike.
Huang digs a right hand into Diame Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diame Jr's gas tank.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diame Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huang can turn it around.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang moves into range and clinches up with Diame Jr.
Diame Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
#BC#
Diame Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Huang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!#BC#
Diame Jr breaks from the clinch.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huang but Huang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Huang has closed the distance and engaged Diame Jr in a clinch.
Huang lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diame Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
Diame Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huang gets through Diame Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diame Jr can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Diame Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diame Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huang avoids the head kick by Diame Jr.
Huang misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Diame Jr.
Huang works Diame Jr's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Huang gets a clinch.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang working aggressively here.
#T2#
Diame Jr prevents a body shot from Huang.
Huang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Diame Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang avoids the head kick by Diame Jr.
Huang tries to counter with a clinch but Diame Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diame Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huang defends well and Diame Jr ends up having to push Huang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diame Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Huang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Huang drives through and clinches with Diame Jr against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diame Jr.
Huang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huang lands a left hand.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Huang.
Huang misses with some punches.
Huang lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Huang.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang working aggressively here.
#BC#
Diame Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Diame Jr tries to keep at a distance but Huang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diame Jrs head.
Huang working aggressively here.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
Huang working aggressively here.
#T4#
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huang lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang swings wildly with an uppercut but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huang.
Diame Jr wants to break free but Huang has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr shoots in for a double leg but Huang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang moves into the clinch successfully.
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Huang has double underhooks.
Huang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huang misses with a punch on the inside.
Huang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang.
Huang working aggressively here.
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is stalling here.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Huang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diame Jr as Huang tries to tie him up.
Huang tries a body shot but Diame Jr blocks it.
Kevin Huang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Huang scores with a shot to the side of Diame Jr's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huang lands a hook that snaps the head of Diame Jr backwards. #T2#
Huang throws a head punch that misses.
Diame Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Diame Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Diame Jr lands but Huang takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Huang has closed the distance and engaged Diame Jr in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang has a couple of punches blocked by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang. #T3#
Diame Jr blocking some punches.
Huang has Diame Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Diame Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diame Jr is trying to force a seperation but Huang has the dominant position.
Huang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diame Jr is trying to break the clinch but Huang has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Huang fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huang.
Huang presses Diame Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Huang tries to throw a body punch but Diame Jr avoids it by throwing Huang back against the cage.
Huang lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huang.
Diame Jr blocks a body shot from Huang.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Huang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Diame Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dumba Diame Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Huang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Huang has Diame Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diame Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Huang controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huang 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Diame Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wooden.
Diame Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooden misses the jab.
Diame Jr with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Wooden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wooden.
Wooden looking to sit in guard and control but Diame Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr pushing down on Wooden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr prevents Wooden from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Wooden defends it.
Wooden is looking for a sweep. Diame Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Wooden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooden is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooden trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Wooden is defending it quite comfortably.
Diame Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wooden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooden trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Wooden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wooden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooden wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr trying to mount his opponent but Wooden defends it.
Diame Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wooden trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Wooden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diame Jr moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Diame Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wooden!
Wooden is looking to improve his position but Diame Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooden is squirming around, avoiding Diame Jr's attempts to control the action.
Wooden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diame Jr fails to advance to Wooden's back. #T4#
Diame Jr trying to control but Wooden is having none of it.
Wooden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooden tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooden prevents Diame Jr from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Wooden defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diame Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wooden circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Wooden.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wooden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wooden.
Wooden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooden postures up in Diame Jr's guard and throws a big left but Diame Jr blocks it.
Wooden is in close to Diame Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooden throwing strikes from guard but Diame Jr blocks nicely.
Wooden throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooden throwing strikes from guard but Diame Jr blocks nicely.
Wooden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diame Jr on the ground.
Wooden is looking to work some ground and pound but Diame Jr has wrist control.
Diame Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wooden working for a triangle but Diame Jr defends it easily.
#T1#
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Wooden wants to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wooden won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wooden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diame Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diame Jr stalling.
Wooden trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooden trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
#T3#
Wooden is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wooden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but Wooden defending well.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Wooden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wooden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooden blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Wooden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diame Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diame Jr scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Wooden moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Wooden.
William Wooden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Diame Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diame Jr staying out of range there.
Wooden stuffs the takedown attempt from Diame Jr. Diame Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Wooden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diame Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooden misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr slips under a jab from Wooden.
Wooden throws a shot from downtown. Diame Jr moves away and avoids it.
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wooden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wooden loads up on a big right hand but Diame Jr slips the punch.
Diame Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diame Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Wooden, which made it look bad. #TD#
Wooden looking to score a takedown here. Diame Jr is defending well but Wooden drives through and ends up in Diame Jr's guard.
Wooden throws a strike but Diame Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Wooden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Wooden is defending well.
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Wooden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooden is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr wants to take Wooden's back but he can't do it this time.
Wooden is looking to improve his position but Diame Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Wooden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diame Jr.
Wooden gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wooden is just riding it out for now. Diame Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Wooden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
William Wooden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Wooden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr passes into side control, despite Wooden's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wooden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
After winning the bout, Dumba Diame Jr 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:
PFF 12W - Montgomery vs Gagnon
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tony slaps away a takedown attempt from Diame Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diame Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tony is fending him off so far but Diame Jr persists. Nope, Tony circles away and we're back to standing.
Diame Jr sets himself, and Tony steps forward looking for the clinch! Diame Jr avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Tony there.
Tony throws a series of punches but Diame Jr moves out of range.
Tony slaps away a takedown attempt from Diame Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tony scores with a sloppy right hand. Diame Jr should have avoided that one. #TD#
Tony gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diame Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tony keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Diame Jr passes into half guard. #SUB#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tony is defending well.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Tony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tony is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tony can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Diame Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diame Jr controlling the action here.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Tony is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr wants to pass the guard but Tony is defending well.
Tony wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Tony won't allow it. #T3#
Tony is looking to control Diame Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tony avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Diame Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diame Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diame Jr works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Diame Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diame Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tony is in real trouble.
#T4##SUB#
Diame Jr tightening his grip on Tony, looking for the choke.
Tony is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Diame Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diame Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diame Jr with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Tony counters by moving into the clinch.
Diame Jr blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tony scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diame Jr backwards.
I was talking to Diame Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diame Jr looking for a takedown.
Tony tries a body shot but Diame Jr blocks it.
Diame Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tony can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tony.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tony pushes Diame Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diame Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tony lands a nice shot to the body.
Diame Jr has Tony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Tony pushes Diame Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tony lands a shot to the body.
Tony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diame Jr.
Tony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tony stalling the fight.
Tony tries a body shot but Diame Jr blocks it.
Diame Jr can't get the takedown.
Tony lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Tony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tony stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Diame Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diame Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diame Jr's guard.#SUB#
Diame Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tony defends well.#SUB#
Diame Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tony throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diame Jr's body to avoid the submission. Diame Jr has instead reached around Tony's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diame Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
A very excited looking Dumba Diame Jr 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:
PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burton as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Diame Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burton's guard.
Burton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diame Jr on the ground.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burton is pulling down on Diame Jr's head to control his posture.
Diame Jr 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.
Burton 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.#T1#
Diame Jr advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying for a kimura here. Burton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diame Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - Finale
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Diame Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Diame Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense.
Love missing with a left hand there. Diame Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Love misses.
Love displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diame Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diame Jr on the side of the head.
Love stuffs the takedown.
Diame Jr looks for a takedown but Love sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Love counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diame Jr! Love lets Diame Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
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!
Diame Jr with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Love counters with a crisp right hand that drops Diame Jr! Love lets Diame Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diame Jr is defended easily by Love.
Love has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Love cracks Diame Jr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Love!
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Diame Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlov sprawls well initially but Diame Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Ground Zero. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diame Jr is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Diame Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pavlov tries to hold on but Diame Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov stops Diame Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diame Jr is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pavlov is in real trouble.
#T1#
Pavlov tries to escape but Diame Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diame Jr avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Diame Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pavlov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diame Jr controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlov 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##SUB2#
Pavlov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr leaves Pavlov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Diame Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pavlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diame Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diame Jr's back!#SUB2#
Pavlov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Pavlov not allowing Diame Jr to control his hands. #SUB2#
Pavlov working for a choke but Diame Jr is defending well.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Diame Jr tries to break free.
#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.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for a choke. Diame Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Diame Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diame Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diame Jr trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dumba Diame Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diame Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diame Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diame Jr prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Diame Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diame Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diame Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Pavlov has switched to an armbar! Diame Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matvey Pavlov!
A less than humble Matvey Pavlov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E3
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Innocent shoots in and gets a takedown into Diame Jr's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diame Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innocent's guard.
Diame Jr blocks the strikes from Innocent.
Innocent lands with a few short shots to the body.
Innocent flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Diame Jr blocks the strikes from Innocent.
Innocent missing with punches from the bottom.
Diame Jr blocks the strikes from Innocent.
Innocent makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Innocent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Innocent's guard. #SUB#
Diame Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Innocent has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Innocent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diame Jr trying to control from half guard but Innocent is working away.
Innocent tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Innocent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diame Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Innocent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diame Jr jumps into side control!#SUB#
Diame Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Innocent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Innocent keeps working. #SUB#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Innocent wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Innocent is looking to regain half guard here but Diame Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Innocent wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Diame Jr has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Innocent's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Innocent is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Diame Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E1
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr moves into full mount!
Diame Jr controlling his opponent.
Diame Jr works his way to his opponent's back.
Kleynen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kleynen is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
A relieved looking Dumba Diame Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Luc Kleynen was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost against a fighter, who was today better as me, i'll be back stronger !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Stevens catches Diame Jr right on the button with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevens.
Stevens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Diame Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens throws an overhand right that drops Diame Jr like a sack of potatoes! Stevens dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashley Stevens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Diame Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stevens duly obliges.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through Diame Jr's defenses.
Diame Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diame Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stevens is looking to stand back up but Diame Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stevens.
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.#T1##REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but Stevens defending well. #SUB#
Stevens is trying to control Diame Jr's posture. Diame Jr takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Stevens! Diame Jr is rotating here... this could be the end... Stevens is out! Diame Jr has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dumba Diame Jr!
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