Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abarai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Dilbrandt 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.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Abarai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a body punch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
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!
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Abarai gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.#T3#
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Abarai lands an uppercut.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai 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#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Abarai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Dilbrandt has Abarai up against the cage in a clinch.
Abarai lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
A short uppercut from Abarai.
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!
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abarai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Abarai. #T2#
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Abarai lands a right hand.
Abarai lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
A short left from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abarai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Renji Abarai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Abarai.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
Abarai can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abarai with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Abarai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Abarai is avoiding it.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Abarai circles away.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Abarai lands a jab to the head.
Abarai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Abarai.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai presses Dilbrandt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Abarai.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Abarai tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abarai on the inside.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Abarai.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abarai.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Abarai.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renji Abarai.
Well Abarai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Hassan tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
A head kick by Hassan misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hassan misses the body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily. #T1#
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Hassan digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Donk. Hassan catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Hassan throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hassan misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hassan sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan misses the jab.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Hassan throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Hassan.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hassan is out of range.
Dilbrandt pushes Hassan away with a front kick.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Hassan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dilbrandt if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
Hassan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hassan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Hassan.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hassan throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Hassan lands an overhand right.
Hassan catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hassan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Hassan misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan tries to clinch up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hassan - that will leave a mark!
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Hassan was not able to check.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Hassan.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan tries to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hassan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hassan.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Hassan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hassan is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassan tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt. #T4#
Nice shot by Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Hassan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Hassan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Hassan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hassan thinking.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt 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.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Hassan drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
Dilbrandt cracks Hassan with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan blocks a low kick nicely.
Hassan throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Hassan ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan with a jab.
Hassan throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Hassan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hassan! But no joy.
A left lands for Hassan.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Hassan strikes.#T1#
Hassan scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hassan.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hassan works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a straight left.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Hassan throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from Hassan.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Hassan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hassan working aggressively here. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.#T4#
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Hassan.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassan's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
A nice side step and Hassan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hassan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Hassan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hassan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
King throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by King.
King avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a straight right.
King misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by King.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilbrandt eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
King looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt is working King over against the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Dilbrandt avoids the damage to the body.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
King throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
King is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Dilbrandt wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
Dilbrandt works King's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by King.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King blocks the body kick.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by King.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King lands with a nice body kick.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King scores with a body shot.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King lands a high kick!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
King misses with a kick to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Dilbrandt in the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from King.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt 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.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King has Dilbrandt pressed against the cage, preventing Dilbrandt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Dilbrandt tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
King moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
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!
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
King connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
King digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James King.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James King waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
A solid body kick from King.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from King.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by King.
King scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but King blocks it.
King thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
King lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from King misses.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by King.
King digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King. #T3#
Dilbrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt cracks King with an open hand slap.
King scores with a push kick.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King connects with a leg kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
King cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.#T1#
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
King connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab. #T2#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from King tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
King missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from King.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
King scores with a head kick.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
King scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from King.
That kick from King tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dilbrandt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from King - the referee stops the clock and Dilbrandt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says King. Dilbrandt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt motions for King to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King scores with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
King throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a looping right.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King lands a jab to the head.
King misses with the combination.
King lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King connects with a leg kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As King looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but King moves out of range. #T1#
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King blocks a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from King.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Dilbrandt shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt walks forward, straight into a front kick from King.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
King misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
King blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
King misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt thumps King with a low kick.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King misses with a body kick.
King feints and then cracks Dilbrandt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dilbrandt down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Dilbrandt backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands with a straight right. Dilbrandt didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 1035 Dustfinger vs Puno
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Widforss as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Widforss won't allow Dilbrandt to sweep him here.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Widforss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widforss, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Widforss working a defensive guard but Dilbrandt passes into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widforss gets back to full guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dilbrandt is looking to stand up but Widforss won't let him.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Dilbrandt postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for a guillotine here but Dilbrandt defends easily. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Dilbrandt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Widforss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dilbrandt's half guard.
Dilbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position here. #T3#
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss is fighting to break Dilbrandt's control of his arms but Dilbrandt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt! #REVR#
Widforss is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Widforss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Widforss looks to move to half guard but instead Dilbrandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widforss working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Widforss should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dilbrandt did well to prevent Widforss getting side control.

Dilbrandt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Widforss keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Widforss. #T1##BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Widforss checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Widforss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Widforss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Widforss down.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Widforss checks the leg kick.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss lands a jab.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Widforss misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.#T3#
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet. #SUB2#
Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dilbrandt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dilbrandt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss is trying to hold Dilbrandt in close to prevent damage but Dilbrandt has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Widforss blocks a jab.#TD2#
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.
Widforss preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt! #REVR#
Widforss is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Dilbrandt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Widforss is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself well to prevent Widforss advancing to mount.
Widforss prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Widforss is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dilbrandt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dilbrandt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widforss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dilbrandt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
Widforss is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
A very excited looking David Dilbrandt 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.

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Widforss is just out of range.
Widforss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Widforss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Widforss lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Widforss has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Sloppy strikes there by Widforss.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Widforss is trying to get an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Dilbrandt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dilbrandt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Widforss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dilbrandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Widforss trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dilbrandt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Dilbrandt.
Widforss is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Widforss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilbrandt wants to stand but Widforss has his arm trapped.
Widforss tries to buck Dilbrandt off but Dilbrandt is having none of it.#T3##SU#
Dilbrandt stands up and beckons Widforss to his feet.
Widforss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Widforss gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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Widforss tries to advance to mount but Dilbrandt instead regains half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Widforss is trying for a kimura here. Dilbrandt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widforss wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dilbrandt has Widforss up against the cage in a clinch.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses. #T1#
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt leaning against his opponent.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Widforss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Widforss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Widforss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Widforss lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Widforss.#T2#
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Widforss pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widforss throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Widforss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt wants to stand and escape but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilbrandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Widforss up and slammed him! Widforss can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Dilbrandt decides to stand back up.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a single leg into guard. Dilbrandt didn't expect that.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss trying to move into half guard but instead Dilbrandt has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Widforss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dilbrandt continues to stall.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt pushing down on Widforss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilbrandt prevents Widforss from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Widforss blocks a jab.
Donk. Widforss catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.

Dilbrandt has his feet on Widforss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Widforss lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Widforss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dilbrandt to the ground. Widforss is now in Dilbrandt's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Widforss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Dilbrandt.
Widforss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt presses Widforss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Widforss or not.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyres Widforss seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Widforss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Widforss. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Widforss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dilbrandt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dilbrandt.
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Widforss is breathing heavily.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to break free.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Widforss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Widforss stops Dilbrandt from standing up.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David Dilbrandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!#REVR#
Dilbrandt slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Widforss.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tests Widforss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt works Widforss's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Widforss shoots and misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Widforss throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Widforss misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up.
Widforss wants a takedown.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Widforss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Widforss with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Widforss is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a big head kick but Widforss shrugs it off.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Widforss gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
A victorious David Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King connects with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from King.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dilbrandt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King being controlled against the cage.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
King lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
King lands a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dilbrandt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A short left from King.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
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!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King missing with knees to the body.
King missing with knees to the body.
King lands with a right to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Dilbrandt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it. #T1#
King lands with a light punch inside.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dilbrandt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from King misses.
King backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt leaning against his opponent.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
King tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King working Dilbrandt over with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt trying to stall but King improves his position.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks with his arms.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Dilbrandt managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King. #CL2#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King tries a knee to the head but Dilbrandt blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dilbrandt blocks it with crossed arms.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands. #T1#
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
King scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Dilbrandt tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch. #T2#
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from King lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilbrandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilbrandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Dilbrandt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
King prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Dilbrandt takes a knee to the side of the body.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Catch Wrestler slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A right-left combo lands from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Catch Wrestler misses with a few strikes there.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Catch Wrestler!
Catch Wrestler ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler attempts a counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Dilbrandt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Catch Wrestler is now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Dilbrandt is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Dilbrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a left and a right that stings Dilbrandt. #T4#
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Catch Wrestler throws an off balance right hand
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler 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#
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catch Wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Catch Wrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up.
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1##CL#
Catch Wrestler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Catch Wrestler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Catch Wrestler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Catch Wrestler digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Catch Wrestler lands a body punch.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Catch Wrestler.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Catch Wrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt looking to control but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Catch Wrestler not doing much here.
Dilbrandt is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dilbrandt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dilbrandt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Catch Wrestler working some strikes from top position.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catch Wrestler is in close to Dilbrandt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catch Wrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dilbrandt frees his head nicely. Oh but Catch Wrestler has switched to an armbar! Dilbrandt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjj Catch Wrestler thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel
Date: May 18, 2023

#R1#
Yukinobu scores with a jab to the head.
Yukinobu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yukinobu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilbrandt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Yukinobu shoots in but no luck this time.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yukinobu 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.#CL#
Yukinobu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yukinobu backwards.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yukinobu.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Yukinobu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Yukinobu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dilbrandt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Dilbrandt right now. #T1#
Dilbrandt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yukinobu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yukinobu controlling well, preventing Dilbrandt from escaping the position.
Yukinobu missing with punches from the back.
What can Dilbrandt do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dilbrandt covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2#
Yukinobu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Yukinobu scores with punches and elbows.
Yukinobu connects with a big shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is trying to roll into a better position but Yukinobu has get a rear naked choke and Dilbrandt is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yamaoka Yukinobu!

Event: SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023

#R1#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt thumps King with a low kick.
King motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
King stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
King is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
King lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by King.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses with a straight right.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
King avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
King lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by King.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from King.
King is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt. #CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.#T4#
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt 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.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King 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#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King scores with a leg kick.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
King misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
King takes one to the chin there.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from King
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.#T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Dilbrandt in the body.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from King finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King scores with a body shot.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King wants to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range. #T3#
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King blocks a jab.
King lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
King defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab lands there for Yukinobu.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Yukinobu moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.#BC2#
Yukinobu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yukinobu misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Yukinobu scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Yukinobu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yukinobu slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Yukinobu moves nicely into side control.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yukinobu in side control, just content to control the action for now. #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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukinobu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
The ground and pound from Yukinobu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Dilbrandt's face as Yukinobu controls the position.
Dilbrandt keeping his opponent close.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Yukinobu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Yukinobu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yukinobu.#T4##TD2#
Yukinobu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yukinobu misses with the ground and pound.
Dilbrandt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Yukinobu misses with the ground and pound.
Yukinobu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yukinobu taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Yukinobu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dilbrandt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dilbrandt's guard now, I'm sure.
Yukinobu is standing up over Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt looks to escape but Yukinobu dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Yukinobu working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Yukinobu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yukinobu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Yukinobu 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.
Yukinobu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yukinobu in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Yukinobu misses with the ground and pound.
Yukinobu happy to just control the position for now.
Yukinobu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yukinobu is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Yukinobu rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Yukinobu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Yukinobu moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Yukinobu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yukinobu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yukinobu cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yukinobu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Yukinobu finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.#T4#
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yukinobu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yukinobu tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Yukinobu tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yukinobu. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Yukinobu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dilbrandt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dilbrandt's guard now, I'm sure.
Dilbrandt is wriggling around but Yukinobu manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Yukinobu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamaoka Yukinobu 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##CL2#
Yukinobu clinches up against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Yukinobu manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Yukinobu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yukinobu.
Yukinobu cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Yukinobu swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yukinobu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yukinobu wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Yukinobu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yukinobu lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Yukinobu.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Yukinobu thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Yukinobu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yukinobu is in Dilbrandt's guard.
Yukinobu is standing up over Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt looks to escape but Yukinobu dives into side control. #REVR#
Yukinobu taking a breather here.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to reverse the position.
Dilbrandt seems a little lost for a moment, as Yukinobu dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Yukinobu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yukinobu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yukinobu lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Yukinobu controls the position.
Yukinobu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yukinobu is working Dilbrandt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yukinobu taking a breather here.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yukinobu throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Yukinobu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Yukinobu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Yukinobu.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yukinobu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!

Event: SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Catch Wrestler fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Dilbrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catch Wrestler.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Catch Wrestler counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.#T1#
Catch Wrestler misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Catch Wrestler's head but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Catch Wrestler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dilbrandt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catch Wrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T2#
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilbrandt is keeping the position for now.
Dilbrandt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Catch Wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catch Wrestler walks into a jab.#T3##TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught flat footed, as Catch Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard. #REVR#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Dilbrandt is looking to pass into half guard but Catch Wrestler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Catch Wrestler is in guard.#REVB#
Catch Wrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dilbrandt holds on and takes a little breather.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #T4#
Dilbrandt has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Catch Wrestler's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!#REVR#
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.

Dilbrandt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Catch Wrestler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catch Wrestler checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Catch Wrestler.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catch Wrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catch Wrestler shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Catch Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Catch Wrestler fails to land the takedown.
Catch Wrestler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt tests Catch Wrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2##TD2#
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler winds up and cracks Dilbrandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Catch Wrestler connects with a nice short shot to Dilbrandt's temple.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up. #T3#
Catch Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catch Wrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dilbrandt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dilbrandt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Catch Wrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Catch Wrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilbrandt has wrist control.
Dilbrandt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler scores with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch Wrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Catch Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dilbrandt is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
Catch Wrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dilbrandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catch Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dilbrandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Dilbrandt gets to his feet. Catch Wrestler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Catch Wrestler shoots in.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt cracks Catch Wrestler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Catch Wrestler on that attempt.
Dilbrandt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catch Wrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dilbrandt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Ford wants to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch position.
Ford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford misses with an uppercut
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Ford 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.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Ford dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action. #T2#
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford misses with a knee to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford has Dilbrandt pressed against the cage, preventing Dilbrandt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Ford avoided it.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Ford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ford swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Ed Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Ford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Ford avoided it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ford clinches. #BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Ed Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford wants to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Ford. #CL2#
Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Ford with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ford as Dilbrandt tries to tie him up.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Ford improves position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford. #T2##CL2#
Ford pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Ford takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ford moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
A jab from Ford misses.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford lands a jab.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Ford feints a counter leg kick.
Ford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Ford shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ford throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Ford throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Ford throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a body kick that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Dilbrandt drops Ford with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dilbrandt follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank Conquer 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.

Event: SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Temirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dilbrandt backs up against the cage.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Temirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Temirov throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Temirov tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Temirov misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov wants to slow Dilbrandt down by chopping away at his legs.
Temirov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temirov is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Temirov.
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Temirov throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Temirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a left and a right that stings Temirov.
Temirov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Temirov is rocked!
Temirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temirov lands with a hook. Dilbrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a big right hand! Oh Temirov is in trouble here! Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hermann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Hermann. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hermann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dilbrandt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Hermann with a series of wild strikes but Hermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermann misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.#T1#
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Hermann misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hermann. Hermann obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Hermann cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Hermann is predictable there
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Hermann thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.#T2#
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermann thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermann swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Hermann's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Hermann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hermann misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hermann.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann misses with the combination.
Hermann scores with a jab.
Hermann misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hermann.
Dilbrandt thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Hermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Hermann moves out of range.
Hermann throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann throws a body kick that misses.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hermann lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermann throws a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Hermann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hermann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range and Hermann settles back down.
Hermann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hermann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hermann misses the jab.
Hermann lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Hermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Hermann misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermann scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt takes one to the chin there.
Hermann dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.#ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Hermann scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermann 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!
Hermann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann throws a shot to the body.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Hermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Hermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hermann keeps Dilbrandt at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Hermann.
Hermann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dilbrandt.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Hermann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hermann lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.#T3#
Hermann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Hermann scores with a leg kick.
Hermann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hermann throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermann throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermann.
Hermann swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermann misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hermann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Hermann lands a jab to Dilbrandt's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Hermann was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hermann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermann throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermann.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hermann throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Hermann has Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann throws a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a series of strikes. Hermann will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Hermann is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hermann.
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Hermann avoids it with no problem.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Good work by Hermann as he checks the leg kick.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann tries a low kick but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Donk. Hermann catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hermann stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hermann throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermann misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hermann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Hermann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Hermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hermann misses with a body punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Hermann blocks it.
Hermann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilbrandt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
After winning the bout, Karl Hermann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Hematopoye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hematopoye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hematopoye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Hematopoye with a series of wild strikes but Hematopoye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hematopoye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hematopoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hematopoye.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hematopoye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Hematopoye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hematopoye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Hematopoye just misses with a punch to the body.
Hematopoye just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDilbrandt.
Hematopoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hematopoye misses with a right hand
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hematopoye slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Hematopoye loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Hematopoye throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hematopoye.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hematopoye.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Despite the aggression on Hematopoye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hematopoye slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hematopoye.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hematopoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Hematopoye swings widly with a right hand
and Hematopoye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hematopoye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Hematopoye.
Nice uppercut lands for Hematopoye. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Hematopoye misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Hematopoye is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hematopoye from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Dilbrandt thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxaaja is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Boxaaja shoots in.#TD#
Boxaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dilbrandt regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boxaaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dilbrandt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boxaaja has Dilbrandt in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Dilbrandt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boxaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt is keen to just control but Boxaaja is a slippery customer.
Dilbrandt stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boxaaja really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt has gone for a leg lock! Boxaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dilbrandt's guard.#REVR#
Boxaaja advances position into side control!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxaaja goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dilbrandt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boxaaja but great work by Dilbrandt.
Boxaaja is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dilbrandt working the strikes but Boxaaja uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt stalling away here and it's allowed Boxaaja to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxaaja is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dilbrandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boxaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dilbrandt has managed to get both his arms back between Boxaaja's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dilbrandt stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Boxaaja throws up his legs and catches Dilbrandt in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dilbrandt tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Boxaaja! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja 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.

Event: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Lowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lowe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lowe scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Lowe moved away.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lowe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowe.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lowe.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Lowe.#T1#
Lowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Lowe takes one on the button.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped Lowe's head back.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a head kick. That will keep Lowe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Lowe rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the ropes.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowe.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt avoids the elbow strike from Lowe, against the ropes.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action. #BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Lowe connects with a leg kick.
Lowe scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Lowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lowe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.#T4#
Lowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lowe throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Lowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Lowe cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lowe thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
A jab from Lowe finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
It looked like Lowe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lowe throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
Lowe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Lowe avoids it.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Lowe with a series of wild strikes but Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Lowe moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Lowe's leg but Lowe calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lowe's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Lowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Lowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lowe misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Lowe. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Lowe.
Dilbrandt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Lowe throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Lowe slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe lands a jab to the head.
Lowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowe thinking.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe misses with the body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowe lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Lowe's ribs.
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Lowe stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowe, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Lowe wants to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe checks a leg kick nicely.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Lowe misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Lowe - just one landing.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Lowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Lowe.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Lowe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Lowe.
Lowe blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lowe is able to avoid easily.
Lowe lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Lowe down.
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lowe moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a one-two to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Lowe moves his leg out of the way.
Lowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Lowe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Lowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Lowe
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe throws a big shot that misses.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance. #T4#
Lowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Lowe is rocked!
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lowe counter with a right hand.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt cracks Lowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Lowe thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
An out of breath Mike Lowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodionovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Rodionovich avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodionovich!
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodionovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Rodionovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Rodionovich was well out of range.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Rodionovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodionovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Rodionovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.#T1#
Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Rodionovich's body. Rodionovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodionovich checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Rodionovich's shoulder, as Rodionovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Rodionovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt motions for Rodionovich to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodionovich moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Rodionovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodionovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Rodionovich jumps back.
Rodionovich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Rodionovich moves into the clinch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodionovich fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt pushes Rodionovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grachyov Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Rodionovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Rodionovich with an uppercut!
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Rodionovich counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Rodionovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodionovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodionovich's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Rodionovich's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt thumps Rodionovich with a low kick.
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt 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#
Sloppy strikes from Rodionovich. Those never looked like landing.
Rodionovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Rodionovich thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it #TD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodionovich!
Rodionovich is looking to regain half guard here but Dilbrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Dilbrandt in side control, throwing shots but Rodionovich defends.
Dilbrandt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodionovich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodionovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but Rodionovich is working away.
Rodionovich is being controlled here.
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dilbrandt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodionovich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodionovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Rodionovich throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Rodionovich's ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Rodionovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Rodionovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Rodionovich down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Rodionovich moves out of range.
No joy there for Rodionovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodionovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Rodionovich misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodionovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grachyov Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodionovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Rodionovich throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Rodionovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Rodionovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Rodionovich seems unphased.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Rodionovich's midsection.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rodionovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodionovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rodionovich avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt cracks Rodionovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Rodionovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodionovich ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Rodionovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
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!
Rodionovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.#T2#
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodionovich. That did some damage!
Rodionovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Rodionovich avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodionovich is able to avoid easily.
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Rodionovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Rodionovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodionovich checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Rodionovich avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodionovich is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodionovich misses the target.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Rodionovich off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Rodionovich misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodionovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grachyov Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 100 - Bigg vs Chunks
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Branko drives through with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Dilbrandt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dilbrandt is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Dilbrandt pushes his legs off easily.
Branko keeping full guard, as Dilbrandt tries to pass. #SUB#
Dilbrandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dilbrandt has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.
I've been told that Dilbrandt has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard.
Branko 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.#SUB#
Branko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dilbrandt is defending well. Branko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dilbrandt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Branko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Kock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Kock misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Kock swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kock 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 fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Kock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Kock slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kock walks into a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Kock tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kock under the eye.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kock on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Kock moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Kock's leg but Kock calmly moves out of range.
Kock misses with a head kick.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Kock.#T3#
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Kock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Kock responds with a good body kick, but Dilbrandt manages to step out the way in time.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock 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.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Kock.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Kock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Kock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Danga de danga de dang - Kock scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kock - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock blocking some punches.
Kock blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Kock down with leg kicks.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Kock.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Kock throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Kock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Kock throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Kock thows a body kick. Dilbrandt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Kock throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Kock counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kock doesn't seem phased though.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up
and Kock counters with a nice leg kick.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Kock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Kock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Kock up against the cage in a clinch.
Kock blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kock is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Kock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kock doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Kock's midsection.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kock just manages to avoid it.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts. #T3#
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kock motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Kock is looking for the big counter here.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kock thinking.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Kock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
As Dilbrandt backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Kock throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Kock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kock's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Batang Kock spoke after the fight, saying 'I have never Lost a fight.I am undefeated.'.

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Dinglestomper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinglestomper scores with a kick to the body.
Dinglestomper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dinglestomper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Dinglestomper avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dinglestomper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinglestomper avoided it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Dinglestomper is having none of it.
A big right from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.#T1#
Dinglestomper throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinglestomper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinglestomper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets a clinch.
Dinglestomper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dinglestomper lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinglestomper blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dinglestomper scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #BC2#
Dinglestomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Dinglestomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinglestomper is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinglestomper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Dinglestomper saw it coming and moves away.
Dinglestomper works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dinglestomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dinglestomper throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Dinglestomper does it's job there.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dinglestomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Dinglestomper clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Dilbrandt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinglestomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Dinglestomper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
A short left from Dinglestomper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinglestomper working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Dinglestomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Dinglestomper's legs.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinglestomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
A left lands for Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
Dinglestomper throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt cracks Dinglestomper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt cracks Dinglestomper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt jabs at Dinglestomper's body.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Dinglestomper to acknowledge the strikes.
Dinglestomper takes one on the button.
Dinglestomper with the inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Dinglestomper off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Dinglestomper there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt 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.
Dinglestomper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper scores with a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinglestomper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinglestomper should have avoided that one.
Dinglestomper misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Dinglestomper's shoulder, as Dinglestomper tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Dinglestomper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot that sends Dilbrandt's belly button to the back.
Dinglestomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Dinglestomper's front leg with a kick but Dinglestomper checks it.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Dinglestomper moved away.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dinglestomper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
Dinglestomper slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Dinglestomper had a free shot at his head there.
Dinglestomper scores with a kick to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinglestomper takes a step back to recover.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinglestomper scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dinglestomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinglestomper scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Dinglestomper avoids it.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dinglestomper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Dinglestomper avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinglestomper throws a fast counter high kick but Dilbrandt manages to duck under it in time.
Dinglestomper blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Dilbrandt tests Dinglestomper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinglestomper!
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt cracks Dinglestomper with a good jab.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice jab there from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinglestomper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Dinglestomper counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dinglestomper throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Dinglestomper's legs.
Dinglestomper looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinglestomper connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinglestomper just manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinglestomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Dinglestomper avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dinglestomper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper scores with a head kick. Dilbrandt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Dinglestomper moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinglestomper's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinglestomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Dinglestomper keeps it at a distance.
Dinglestomper defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dinglestomper connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but Dinglestomper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Dinglestomper slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinglestomper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Dinglestomper clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dinglestomper or not.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinglestomper is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinglestomper lands with a right to the head.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dinglestomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinglestomper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinglestomper tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dinglestomper working aggressively here.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinglestomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinglestomper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dinglestomper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dinglestomper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stuns Dinglestomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper throws a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinglestomper!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Dinglestomper had a free shot at his head there.
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt thumps Dinglestomper with a low kick.
Dinglestomper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Dinglestomper misses its intended target.
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Dinglestomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Saggy Dinglestomper just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinglestomper tries a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt is wise to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinglestomper. Dilbrandt shrugs it off though.
Dinglestomper throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dinglestomper is able to avoid easily.
Dinglestomper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinglestomper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Dinglestomper jabs Dilbrandt right on the nose. Dilbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Dinglestomper there.
Dinglestomper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinglestomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinglestomper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dinglestomper clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dinglestomper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Dinglestomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dinglestomper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Dinglestomper lands with a good body shot.
Dinglestomper lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.
Dinglestomper lands an overhand right.#T2#
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
And Dinglestomper responds with a good body kick, but Dilbrandt manages to step out the way in time.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dinglestomper is looking to chop away at Dilbrandt's legs.
Dinglestomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinglestomper doesn't seem bothered though.
Dinglestomper swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dilbrandt's hands.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Dinglestomper avoids it.
Dinglestomper throws a front kick that sends Dilbrandt stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
Dilbrandt cracks Dinglestomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dinglestomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dinglestomper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Dinglestomper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dinglestomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
Dinglestomper blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a leg kick.
Dinglestomper punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinglestomper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dinglestomper is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinglestomper should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dinglestomper avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinglestomper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dilbrandt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dilbrandt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dinglestomper.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt clobbers Dinglestomper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Dinglestomper drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dinglestomper is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dinglestomper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Dinglestomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinglestomper takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt thumps Dinglestomper with a low kick.
Dinglestomper blocks a low kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dilbrandt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Dinglestomper's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Good work by Dilbrandt as he checks the leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinglestomper tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Dinglestomper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dinglestomper down.
Dinglestomper thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
Dilbrandt with a hook.#T3#
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinglestomper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Dinglestomper throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Dinglestomper scores with a body shot.
Dinglestomper tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Dinglestomper knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt blocks it well.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dinglestomper throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy body kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinglestomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinglestomper thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
A head kick from Dinglestomper lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick that misses.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Dinglestomper's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper jabs at Dilbrandt's body.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dinglestomper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinglestomper to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Dinglestomper's shoulder, as Dinglestomper tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinglestomper checks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinglestomper blocks the leg kick.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to David Dilbrandt.
Well Dinglestomper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
Saggy Dinglestomper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 67 Sitsongrit vs Dilbrandt
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Dilbrandt with an uppercut!
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit 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.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dilbrandt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.#T1#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dilbrandt. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt looking to throw knees to the head but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dilbrandt presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dilbrandt motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. #T4#
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dilbrandt. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Dilbrandt's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has Dilbrandt pressed against the cage, preventing Dilbrandt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes 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.#R4#
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.#T1#
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dilbrandt if he has to take too many more of those.
Dilbrandt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick. #T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with David Dilbrandt in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit cracks Dilbrandt with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit. #T4#
Dilbrandt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Dilbrandt.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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.

Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catch Wrestler sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt motions for Catch Wrestler to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Catch Wrestler as he connects with a hook.
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
A left and a right from Catch Wrestler both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catch Wrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Catch Wrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catch Wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Catch Wrestler moved away.
It seemed like Catch Wrestler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catch Wrestler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Catch Wrestler misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler has Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Catch Wrestler working aggressively here. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catch Wrestler's elbow.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Catch Wrestler loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Catch Wrestler blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Catch Wrestler tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt works Catch Wrestler's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Catch Wrestler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dilbrandt manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Catch Wrestler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Catch Wrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Catch Wrestler shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Catch Wrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Catch Wrestler misses with a looping right.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Catch Wrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
Catch Wrestler doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Catch Wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Catch Wrestler avoids the punch easily.
Catch Wrestler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Catch Wrestler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catch Wrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Catch Wrestler misses.
Catch Wrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catch Wrestler scrambles back to his feet.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
A countering left hand to the body from Catch Wrestler misses.
A big right from Catch Wrestler misses.
Catch Wrestler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catch Wrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catch Wrestler sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Catch Wrestler down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Catch Wrestler strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catch Wrestler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Catch Wrestler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dilbrandt's guard.

Dilbrandt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Catch Wrestler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Catch Wrestler down with leg kicks.
Catch Wrestler throws out a powerful jab.
Catch Wrestler ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Catch Wrestler gets a clinch.
Catch Wrestler has Dilbrandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilbrandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Catch Wrestler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catch Wrestler can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action. #T3#
Catch Wrestler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to striking at distance but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Catch Wrestler.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Catch Wrestler throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Catch Wrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dilbrandt won't be happy with that.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Catch Wrestler's posture but Catch Wrestler avoids it. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Catch Wrestler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Catch Wrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Catch Wrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catch Wrestler darts in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets double underhooks and turns Catch Wrestler into the cage.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt motions for Catch Wrestler to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catch Wrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Catch Wrestler moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Catch Wrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt defending well as Catch Wrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped Catch Wrestler's head back. #T1#
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Catch Wrestler moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Catch Wrestler avoids it well and moves away.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Catch Wrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Catch Wrestler's body.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catch Wrestler throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a takedown but Catch Wrestler is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catch Wrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Catch Wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Catch Wrestler lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt clobbers Catch Wrestler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt cracks Catch Wrestler with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.#T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Catch Wrestler shoots in.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Catch Wrestler with an uppercut!
Catch Wrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.
A leg kick checked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Catch Wrestler was well out of range.
Dilbrandt feints a jab promting Catch Wrestler to slip. Dilbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Catch Wrestler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
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!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Catch Wrestler misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Catch Wrestler, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Catch Wrestler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catch Wrestler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Catch Wrestler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dilbrandt won't be happy with that.
Dilbrandt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dilbrandt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dilbrandt. #T1##SUB2#
Dilbrandt is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz gets full guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Dilbrandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dilbrandt is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz postures up.
Dilbrandt has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Diaz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dilbrandt is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilbrandt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dilbrandt 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#
Dilbrandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz has been working on his balance at The Heart of the BloodBath, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Diaz stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Dilbrandt breaks away and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.#T2##TD#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Diaz working away.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Diaz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
Dilbrandt tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dilbrandt taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Jewel Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T4#
Diaz working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Dilbrandt 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.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!#REVB#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz is looking to counter the offense by Dilbrandt and move into the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Dilbrandt is quick to defend against it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.#TD#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Dilbrandt dodges it nicely.
Diaz prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilbrandt gets full guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dilbrandt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Dilbrandt working a defensive guard here.
Diaz works over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound from guard.
Dilbrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Jewel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Dilbrandt controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to move into half guard but instead Dilbrandt has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dilbrandt wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz looking to control.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Dilbrandt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#T4#
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
As Dilbrandt tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Dilbrandt manages to avoid the attempt.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz.

Dilbrandt manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Dilbrandt!
A relieved looking David Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jewel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was better than me tonight. Trust the process not the results. '.

Event: HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gueguen checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gueguen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gueguen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't. #ES#
Dilbrandt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gueguen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses #TD2#
and Gueguen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gueguen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gueguen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dilbrandt is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dilbrandt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dilbrandt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Gueguen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gueguen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gueguen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gueguen is looking to advance position but Dilbrandt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Dilbrandt looking to finish Gueguen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gueguen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gueguen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gueguen tries to hold on but Dilbrandt postures up.
Gueguen is trying desperately to improve position.
Gueguen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gueguen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gueguen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Dilbrandt trying to control from half guard but Gueguen is working away.
Dilbrandt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gueguen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gueguen wants to sweep here but Dilbrandt controlling him for the moment.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gueguen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gueguen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gueguen is trying to keep Dilbrandt in close. #SUB2#
Gueguen is looking for a triangle but Dilbrandt pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dilbrandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gueguen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dilbrandt has managed to get both his arms back between Gueguen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt is posturing up here but Gueguen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dilbrandt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dilbrandt has to tap! Slick submission there by Gueguen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Etienne Gueguen!

Event: HFC 44 - Dos Anjos vs Bizi
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow De Oliveira down.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt with a hook.#T1#
De Oliveira dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on De Oliveira's head and hops out.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt tries to sprawl out of it but De Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense. #T2#
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
De Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but De Oliveira slaps the foot to one side.
De Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
De Oliveira dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on De Oliveira's head and hops out.
Dilbrandt leaves De Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Oliveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt's coach down at Doc Dannis Death Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dilbrandt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Oliveira is breathing heavily.
De Oliveira moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from De Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Oliveira dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on De Oliveira's head and hops out.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt jabs De Oliveira right on the nose. De Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Dilbrandt works over De Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Oliveira tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dilbrandt sprawls well. Dilbrandt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
De Oliveira 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Oliveira moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. De Oliveira should have avoided that one.
De Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilbrandt, which made it look bad.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to De Oliveira's body.
Dilbrandt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but De Oliveira slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Oliveira defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that De Oliveira avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt tests De Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
De Oliveira moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Dilbrandt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dilbrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Oliveira is trying to control Dilbrandt's posture but Dilbrandt avoids it.
The strikes coming from Dilbrandt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
De Oliveira tries to buck Dilbrandt off but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Dilbrandt stalls from top position.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with punches from side control.
De Oliveira tries to bench press Dilbrandt off him but Dilbrandt keeps the position.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dilbrandt happy to just control the position for now.
Dilbrandt working the ground and pound but De Oliveira is defending the strikes.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt gets to mount! De Oliveira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dilbrandt content just to control the position here. #T3#
De Oliveira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt looking to control but De Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Oliveira manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilbrandt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dilbrandt is working away from the top position though.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
De Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira is staying active underneath Dilbrandt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dilbrandt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dilbrandt is keen to just control but De Oliveira is a slippery customer.
De Oliveira wants to control but Dilbrandt passes into side.
Sloppy strikes there by Dilbrandt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira is letting Dilbrandt control him for a moment.
De Oliveira is not content to let Dilbrandt control the position.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Oliveira on the side of the head.
De Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but De Oliveira avoids it easily.#T1#
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Oliveira's hands.
Dilbrandt cracks De Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from De Oliveira. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
De Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Dilbrandt is quick to defend against it.
De Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through De Oliveira's defenses. #ROC2#De Oliveira is rocked!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends De Oliveira's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tests De Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh De Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
De Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and De Oliveira ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Oliveira's hands.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
De Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Oliveira jabs at Dilbrandt's body.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
De Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks De Oliveira with an uppercut!
Dilbrandt stuns De Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De Oliveira. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body kick from Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
De Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Oliveira.
De Oliveira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Oliveira moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped De Oliveira's head back.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.#T4#
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that De Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that De Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Oliveira's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
De Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Dilbrandt sneaks out the side door and pushes De Oliveira away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 39 - Patriot vs Goncalves
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Oliveira takes a step back to recover.
De Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
De Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florisvaldo De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
De Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilbrandt pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Dilbrandt sprawls well.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but De Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dilbrandt but Dilbrandt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
De Oliveira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dilbrandt quickly recovers to half guard.
De Oliveira is pressing down on Dilbrandt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dilbrandt is holding on for now.
Dilbrandt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dilbrandt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dilbrandt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
De Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.
Dilbrandt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
De Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dilbrandt passes into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dilbrandt'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.
De Oliveira is letting Dilbrandt control him for a moment.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Dilbrandt keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
De Oliveira keeps trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt throws a strike aimed at the side of De Oliveira's head but De Oliveira avoids it well.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt staying calm.
De Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
De Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dilbrandt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dilbrandt wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Oliveira keeps working.
De Oliveira tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dilbrandt easily slips into full mount!
De Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De Oliveira is looking to control Dilbrandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Dilbrandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Oliveira defending well though.
Dilbrandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Oliveira defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head but De Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Oliveira shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florisvaldo De Oliveira.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Oliveira off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as De Oliveira shoots in.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but De Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilbrandt as he jumps to the side.
De Oliveira is breathing heavily.
De Oliveira shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilbrandt napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Dilbrandt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.#TD2#
De Oliveira shoots in and bounces Dilbrandt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Oliveira postures up.
Dilbrandt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Dilbrandt throwing shots but De Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Dilbrandt is controlling the pace.
De Oliveira tries to roll over but Dilbrandt keeps him under control.#SUB2#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt thows a huge punch but De Oliveira dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt trying to control the pace. #T3#
De Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard. #SUB2#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Oliveira felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
De Oliveira moves into full guard.
Dilbrandt lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
De Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dilbrandt uses it to pass to side control.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but De Oliveira is working away. #T4#
Dilbrandt working the head and body with strikes.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira parries the strikes from Dilbrandt easily there. Dilbrandt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Oliveira to escape.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dilbrandt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
De Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Oliveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
De Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
De Oliveira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dilbrandt escapes and throws De Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dilbrandt misses with a head shot.#T1#
Dilbrandt controlling from mount.
De Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Dilbrandt maintains control.
Dilbrandt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dilbrandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dilbrandt looking to finish with strikes here!
De Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Dilbrandt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dilbrandt prevents De Oliveira from getting the reversal.#T2#
Dilbrandt trying to control but De Oliveira is having none of it.
De Oliveira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Oliveira gets back to full guard. #SU#
Dilbrandt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Oliveira off to one side.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florisvaldo De Oliveira.
Dilbrandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dilbrandt wants it to stay on the feet.
De Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
De Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Oliveira off to one side.
Dilbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dilbrandt but Dilbrandt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but De Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilbrandt is fending him off so far but De Oliveira persists. Nope, Dilbrandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Dilbrandt thumps De Oliveira with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
De Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
De Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
De Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. De Oliveira pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I have some unfinished business with a guy named Chad Repine... J.W., Igor Peixoto, let's make it happen. '.

Event: F&B 36: Goncalves vs. Baxxter
Date: Aug 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clark. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range. #CL#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.
Clark blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clark creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Clark. #CL2#
Dilbrandt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt working aggressively here. #T2#
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Clark is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Clark throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Clark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dilbrandt.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dilbrandt.
Clark misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clark throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Dilbrandt forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clark misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
As Dilbrandt looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but Dilbrandt just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark is looking to clinch.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Dilbrandt has the dominant position.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark is trying to push Dilbrandt away but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Clark prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
Clark tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Clark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt avoids a wild elbow strike from Clark.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark misses with some punches.
Clark working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike from Clark.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Clark.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clark tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Clark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Clark.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into Clark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clark's gas tank.
Dilbrandt lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Kurt Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark tries to clinch up
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark with a jab.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clark's knee momentarily.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark looks to land a combination. Dilbrandt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clark.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Clark is rocked!#CL2#
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Clark off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Clark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Clark wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Clark misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Clark clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dilbrandt throws an elbow but misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A short right from Clark. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurt Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt throws a series of strikes that have Clark backpedaling.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dilbrandt's brow.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
A shot in the inside from Clark. #T3#
Clark misses with an elbow over the top.
Clark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Clark off the cage and back into range.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves away
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body kick.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.#T4#
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Clark instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark is trying to push Dilbrandt away but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clark misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SynCity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: F&B 34: Izquierdo vs. Boaler 3
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark scores with a three punch combo!
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Clark checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Clark moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Clark tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Clark misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark misses with a combination #CL2#
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up. #T1#
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Clark misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark misses with a double jab
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Clark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
As Clark backs off Dilbrandt throws a huge counter combo but Clark manages to avoid it all.
Clark lands a two punch combo. #T3#
A big right from Clark misses.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark misses with a two punch combination.
Clark connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Kurt Clark has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark scores with a hook.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Clark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kurt Clark's cut.
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#
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
Clark tries to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurt Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Kurt Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Clark.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Clark wants to clinch
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clark scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
Dilbrandt motions for Clark to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Clark sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kurt Clark's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely. #CL#
Clark rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Clark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clark misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Clark throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clark under the eye.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clark defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurt Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Nice cross by Clark.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Clark throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dilbrandt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt jumps guard but Clark stands there with Dilbrandt around his waist. Dilbrandt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurt Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dilbrandt.
Clark gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Dilbrandt.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dilbrandt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhunter tries to clinch up but Dilbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manhunter misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Manhunter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter won't allow it.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Manhunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Manhunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manhunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Manhunter manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Manhunter. Beautiful body shot.
Manhunter lands with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Manhunter strikes.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Manhunter.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Dilbrandt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manhunters head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Manhunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manhunter works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dilbrandt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhunter's brow. #BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhunter. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Manhunter ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Manhunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manhunter. That did some damage!
Manhunter misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manhunter.#T3#
Manhunter avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A swing and a miss from Manhunter.
The crowd cheers as Manhunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Manhunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Manhunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Manhunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Manhunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Manhunter controls the action.
Manhunter blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Dilbrandt is trying to pull guard but Manhunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martian Manhunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manhunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Manhunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manhunter tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt tries to pull guard but Manhunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Manhunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Manhunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Manhunter both land. Nice combination.
Manhunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martian Manhunter 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#
Manhunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manhunter.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martian Manhunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Manhunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Manhunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manhunter on the side of the head.
Manhunter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manhunter eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manhunter throws a series of strikes that have Dilbrandt backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Manhunter.
Manhunter misses with a looping left.
Martian Manhunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Manhunter saw that one coming.
Manhunter tries to clinch up
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Manhunter. #T1#
Manhunter lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manhunter's hands.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Manhunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhunter is trying to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling him.
Manhunter tries to break free but Dilbrandt pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manhunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manhunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.#T2#
Manhunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manhunter lands a head shot.
Manhunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Manhunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martian Manhunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manhunter ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Manhunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt wants to counter with a clinch but Manhunter pushes him away.
Manhunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Manhunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Manhunter blocks it.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Manhunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Manhunter looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Manhunter tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manhunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Manhunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manhunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Dilbrandt circles away.
Manhunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Manhunter.
Manhunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Dilbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhunter.
Manhunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Manhunter down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Manhunter.
Manhunter misses the jab.
Manhunter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manhunter manages to avoid it.
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 Martian Manhunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Manhunter avoids it well.
Manhunter works over Dilbrandt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manhunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manhunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Manhunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhunter misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manhunter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Manhunter is out of range.
Manhunter throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Manhunter moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
A jab from Manhunter does it's job there.
A punch combination from Manhunter misses.
Manhunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Manhunter is rocked!
Dilbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Manhunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt cracks Manhunter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Manhunter falls backwards against the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes that drop Manhunter to his knees. Dilbrandt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Manhunter! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt gave a mention to SynCity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: F&B 29: Motts vs. Da Costa
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.
Myres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myres ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Myres ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dilbrandt. Those never looked like landing.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt shakes him off and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Myres's shoulder, as Myres tries to avoid the shot.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him away.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Myres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt works Myres's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Myres blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt clobbers Myres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Myres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myres with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Myres is rocked!
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Myres drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dilbrandt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Myres's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
After the big win, David Dilbrandt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SynCity Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Vergys didn't see that one coming.
Vergys tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt cracks Vergys with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt stuns Vergys with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Vergys's leg. Vergys is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt throws a series of strikes that have Vergys backpedaling.
Vergys shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vergys avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vergys's defenses.
Vergys's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vergys scrambles back to his feet.
Vergys on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Vergys fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Vergys stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vergys or perhaps it was just good defense by Dilbrandt, which made it look bad.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Vergys.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Vergys off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Vergys looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Vergys is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Vergys is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt drops Vergys with a huge uppercut! Vergys drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear 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.

Event: HFC 9 -Tonissaar vs Rocca
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Repine.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Repine.
Repine swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Repine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Repine manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Repine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Repine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Repine throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Chad Repine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Repine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Repine throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repine misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Repine punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Repine throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Repine misses with a body shot.
Repine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Repine misses with a looping right.
Repine misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Repine.
Repine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Repine throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Repine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Repine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Repine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Repine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Repine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Repine.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Repine manages to avoid it.
Repine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Repine lands a slapping body shot.
Repine missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Repine's head back.
Repine jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Repine misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Repine manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Repine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Repine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Repine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Repine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Repine throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Repine. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Repine throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.#T3#
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Repine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Repine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Repine swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Repine throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Repine throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Repine is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Repine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Repine lands a really nice looking cross but Dilbrandt seems unphased.
A big left from Repine misses.
Repine misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Repine scores with a body shot. #T4#
Repine throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Repine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Repine.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Repine saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Repine throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Repine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Repine.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Repine loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Repine scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Repine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Repine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Repine.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Repine throws out the jab.
Repine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Repine.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Repine.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Repine as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Repine. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Repine had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Repine.
Repine moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Repine misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Repine walks into a jab.
Repine cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Repine.
Repine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Repine works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Repine punishes Dilbrandt's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt misses with a left hand
and Repine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Repine catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Repine off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Repine looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Repine manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Repine.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Repine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Repine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Repine thuds a left hand into Dilbrandt's body.
Chad Repine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Repine takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Repine looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Repine loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Repine throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Repine doesn't seem bothered though.
Repine ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Repine scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Repine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Repine.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Repine avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Repine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Repine lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Repine throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repine lands with an uppercut that bounces Dilbrandt off the cage and back into range.#T4#
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Repine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Repine throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Repine jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Repine circles away quickly and effectively.
Repine throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Repine is out of range.
Repine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Repine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Repine tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Repine throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Repine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Repine throws a lazy uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Repine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Repine down.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Repine misses with a looping left.
Repine works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Repine cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Repine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Repine lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Repine swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Repine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Repine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Repine misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt tried to counter with a leg kick but Repine avoided it.#T1#
Repine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Repine defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repine.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Repine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Repine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Repine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Nice jab there from Repine.
Dilbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Repine backs up against the cage.
Repine misses with a looping left.
Repine lands a nice shot to the body.
Repine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repine jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Repine misses with a hook to the body
and Repine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Repine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dilbrandt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Repine's ribs.
Repine throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Repine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Repine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Repine.#T3#
Repine misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a three punch combo that has Repine backing up. Repine nods at Dilbrandt to acknowledge the strikes.
Repine drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Repine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
A slow jab from Repine misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Repine moves out of range of the strikes.
Repine throws a body shot but no joy.
Repine checks a leg kick.
Repine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Repine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Repine finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Repine lands with a hook. Dilbrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Repine down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Repine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Repine avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Repine finds it's way round the side to connect with Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Repine.
A clash of legs there as Repine blocks the low kick.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repine throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Repine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Repine lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Repine is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Repine lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chad Repine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Repine.
Well Repine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Repine!
A very excited looking Chad Repine 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.

Event: WCKD-6- Go Hard- Stein vs Ueda
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Graham looks to move away, Dilbrandt throws a big counter combo but Graham just gets out of the way.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination. Graham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Graham avoids it well.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Graham is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Graham's ribs.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Graham down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt cracks Graham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Graham's ribs.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Graham's body.#T1#
Graham throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Graham's ribs.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Graham.
Dilbrandt grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Graham takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Dilbrandt cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Notorious for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCKD - 2 - Baby vs Braddock
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1##TD#
De Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt is pressing down on De Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
De Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Dilbrandt gets to mount! De Oliveira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dilbrandt controlling his opponent.
De Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.
De Oliveira regains half guard.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Dilbrandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt is thwarting De Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Oliveira is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilbrandt is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt 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#
De Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
De Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but De Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from De Oliveira. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.#T1#
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from De Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for De Oliveira on that attempt.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Oliveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
De Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from De Oliveira. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Oliveira tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
De Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt cracks De Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilbrandt as he jumps to the side.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt tries to land a front kick but De Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Oliveira. De Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily. #T3#
De Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Oliveira back to the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
De Oliveira walks into a jab.
De Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt punishes De Oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through De Oliveira's defenses.
De Oliveira looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends De Oliveira's belly button to the back.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow De Oliveira down.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
De Oliveira takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Oliveira has time to react.#TD#
De Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Dilbrandt both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
De Oliveira is rocked!
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown.
Oh De Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
De Oliveira goes for a double leg but Dilbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dilbrandt continues to drive forward.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but De Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
De Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt cracks De Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Oliveira fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florisvaldo De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
De Oliveira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. De Oliveira pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as De Oliveira shoots in.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
De Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice combination there by Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from De Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt jabs De Oliveira right on the nose. De Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
De Oliveira tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from De Oliveira. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.#T3#
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from De Oliveira.
De Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dilbrandt.
De Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilbrandt as he jumps to the side.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but De Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but De Oliveira seems unphased.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. De Oliveira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but De Oliveira avoids it easily.
De Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
De Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Dilbrandt sprawls 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!
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of De Oliveira's head.#T4#
De Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
De Oliveira throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but De Oliveira seems unphased.
Dilbrandt throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on De Oliveira's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish as De Oliveira flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dilbrandt's strikes! Dilbrandt is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! De Oliveira's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but De Oliveira was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt 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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