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Event:
GC 513: Sampaio VS Tonal
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Dier with the inside leg kick.
Dier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Dier avoids it with no problem.
Dier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dier misses with the body kick
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dier throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Dier.
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Dier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Ignatiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dier's corner calls for a 1-2. Dier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dier connects with a crisp jab.
Dier tries to land a body kick
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Dier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ignatiev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignatiev moves out of range as Dier strikes.
Dier throws a body kick that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dier tries to land a body kick
and Ignatiev scores with a counter punch that sends Dier to the canvas! Ignatiev smells blood - he's punishing Dier with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dier has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Ignatiev!
A victorious Nikolai Ignatiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 511: Flair VS Rainey
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Coooie Cobber blocks the low kick.
Coooie Cobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coooie Cobber lands with a straight right. Dier didn't see that one coming.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
Dier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coooie Cobber.
Dier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with an inside leg kick.
Coooie Cobber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Dier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dier misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Coooie Cobber.
Dier works the jab nicely.
Dier 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.
Coooie Cobber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier.
Coooie Cobber throws a hook to the side of Dier's head but Dier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coooie Cobber works Dier's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dier checks a leg kick.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Dier thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dier throws a leg kick
and Dier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Dier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Coooie Cobber controlling Dier's posture.
Coooie Cobber wants to stand but Dier is controlling the position. #ES#
Coooie Cobber pushes Dier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Dier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coooie Cobber's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier wants to control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him busy. #T2#
Dier drops an elbow to the side of Coooie Cobber's head.
Coooie Cobber is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dier jumps into side control!
Dier is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coooie Cobber is looking to reverse the position.
Coooie Cobber prevents Dier from improving position.
Dier is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coooie Cobber tries to buck Dier off but Dier is having none of it.
Dier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coooie Cobber keeps working. #T3#
Coooie Cobber is looking to regain half guard here but Dier keeps moving and retains side control.
Coooie Cobber tries to escape but Dier is in control.
Dier looks up at the clock and then as Coooie Cobber takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coooie Cobber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dier throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Coooie Cobber is looking for a sweep.
Dier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Dier throws a strike aimed at the side of Coooie Cobber's head but Coooie Cobber avoids it well.
Dier looks up at the clock and then as Coooie Cobber takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coooie Cobber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Coooie Cobber wants to control but Dier postures up.
Dier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coooie Cobber defending against the ground and pound.
Dier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Dier is trying to get an arm triangle but Coooie Cobber is defending well.
Dier cracks Coooie Cobber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dier throws a low kick, looking for Coooie Cobber's leg but Coooie Cobber calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Dier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coooie Cobber is looking to counter punch.
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch up but Dier keeps it at a distance.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coooie Cobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
Dier misses with a straight right.
Dier tries a low kick but Coooie Cobber avoids it.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dier throws a hook but Coooie Cobber avoids it easily.
Coooie Cobber checks a leg kick.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Coooie Cobber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dier.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Dier misses.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dier dives in for a single leg takedown but Coooie Cobber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Dier's corner calls for a 1-2. Dier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dier looks to land a body kick but Coooie Cobber moved away.
Good shot there by Dier.
Coooie Cobber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dier takes a swing at Coooie Cobber's ribcage but misses.
Dier lands a right hook to the body.
Dier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Coooie Cobber moves into the clinch successfully.
Dier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Coooie Cobber finds it's way through Dier's defenses.
Dier scores with a jab.
Dier lands a jab to Coooie Cobber's midsection.#T2#
Coooie Cobber takes a swing at Dier's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Coooie Cobber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up but Dier circles away and keeps his distance.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Coooie Cobber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dier, pushing him back against the cage.
Dier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coooie Cobber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dier.#BC2#
Dier breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coooie Cobber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coooie Cobber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coooie Cobber ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Nice defenses there by Coooie Cobber.
Nice defenses there by Coooie Cobber.#T3#
Dier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber is looking to counter punch.
Eric Dier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Dier misses its intended target.
Dier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coooie Cobber. Dier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range as Dier strikes.
Coooie Cobber lands a head kick!
A big left from Dier misses.
Dier throws an overhand right that lands on Coooie Cobber's shoulder, as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid the shot.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range as Dier strikes.
Dier misses with a takedown attempt
and Coooie Cobber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier fails to land the takedown.
Coooie Cobber is looking for a counter combo.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dier.
Dier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coooie Cobber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Dier scores with a push kick.
Coooie Cobber lands a right hook to the body.
Dier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier swinging wildly here.
Dier throws an off balance right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice body shot.
Coooie Cobber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coooie Cobber misses with a looping left.
Dier cracks Coooie Cobber with a good jab.
Coooie Cobber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coooie Cobber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coooie Cobber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coooie Cobber throws a jab but it's blocked by Dier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Dier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dier throws a wild body kick that Coooie Cobber sees coming a mile off.
Dier scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Coooie Cobber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coooie Cobber.
Dier darts in looking for a takedown but Coooie Cobber gets double underhooks and turns Dier into the cage.
Coooie Cobber misses with a two punch combination.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the body kick from Dier.
Coooie Cobber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dier was well out of range. Poor timing from Coooie Cobber.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Dier cracks Coooie Cobber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coooie Cobber blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy body kick from Dier
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dier misses with a straight right.
Jab from Coooie Cobber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dier swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Dier avoids the head kick by Coooie Cobber.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
An attempted straight right counter from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Coooie Cobber.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Coooie Cobber's head but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coooie Cobber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coooie Cobber.
Dier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Coooie Cobber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coooie Cobber scores with a three punch combo!
Coooie Cobber throws a body shot but no joy.
Dier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coooie Cobber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
Dier lands with an uppercut that bounces Coooie Cobber off the cage and back into range.
Dier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Coooie Cobber is just out of range.
Coooie Cobber looks to land a combination but Dier avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Coooie Cobber.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Dier looks for the body kick but Coooie Cobber saw that one coming.
Dier throws a right and a left that Coooie Cobber avoids nicely.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coooie Cobber connects with a jab.#T3#
Coooie Cobber tries to bum rush Dier with a series of wild strikes but Dier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coooie Cobber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coooie Cobber.
Nice jab there from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch but Dier slips to the side
and Coooie Cobber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Dier moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch but Dier is avoiding it.
Dier cracks Coooie Cobber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coooie Cobber scores with a one two! Dier had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coooie Cobber throws a hook to the side of Dier's head but Dier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dier throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber moved away.
Coooie Cobber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dier throws a good cross that connects.
Dier takes a swing at Coooie Cobber's ribcage but misses.
Coooie Cobber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dier misses with a body kick. #T4#
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
Dier connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Coooie Cobber scores with a four punch combination!
Dier misses with a takedown attempt
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dier throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coooie Cobber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Coooie Cobber darts in and clinches Dier up against the cage.#BC2#
Dier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coooie Cobber throws a sloppy head kick and Dier moves out of range easily.
Dier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dier.
Dier connects with a leg kick.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Coooie Cobber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Dier!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Andy Coooie Cobber had this to say: 'HELL WITH ALL U WANKERS'. |
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Event:
GC 509:Sanchez VS Sampaio
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dier misses with a takedown
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dier throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Dier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coooie Cobber misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Dier misses.#TD2#
Dier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coooie Cobber to the mat! Coooie Cobber manages to get full guard.
Dier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coooie Cobber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dier controlling from the top position.
Dier with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Coooie Cobber manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Dier lands a hook that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Coooie Cobber misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coooie Cobber can't find room to land a body shot as Dier controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Coooie Cobber has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coooie Cobber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Coooie Cobber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coooie Cobber gets through Dier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coooie Cobber wants it to stay on the feet.
Dier throws the left hand but Coooie Cobber avoids the punch easily.
Coooie Cobber is looking to counter punch.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coooie Cobber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Dier does no damage.
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!
Coooie Cobber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coooie Cobber's hands.
Dier 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.
Coooie Cobber checks a leg kick.#T2#
Dier throws a front kick aimed at Coooie Cobber's knee but Coooie Cobber avoids it well.
Dier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Coooie Cobber tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coooie Cobber dips to his left and cracks Dier with an uppercut!
Dier shoots in but no luck this time.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dier.
A shot to the liver by Dier. Beautiful body shot.
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
Dier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coooie Cobber with a nice cross.
Dier throws out a leg kick but Coooie Cobber moves out of range and Dier only half commits.
Coooie Cobber moves away from the strike by Dier.
A bone on bone clash there as Coooie Cobber blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Coooie Cobber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Coooie Cobber does no damage.
Coooie Cobber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Coooie Cobber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coooie Cobber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Coooie Cobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Dier misses its intended target.
As Dier looks to move away, Coooie Cobber throws a big counter combo but Dier just gets out of the way.#T3#
Dier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coooie Cobber has time to react.
Dier avoids the head kick by Coooie Cobber.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.#TD2#
Dier shoots in and bounces Coooie Cobber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dier stopping the sweep attempt from Coooie Cobber.
Dier wants to control from the top but Coooie Cobber keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dier is looking to work some ground and pound but Coooie Cobber has wrist control.
Dier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dier is fighting to break Coooie Cobber's control of his arms but Coooie Cobber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dier stays in close to Coooie Cobber's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dier is looking to work some ground and pound but Coooie Cobber has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Dier tests Coooie Cobber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dier scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up but Dier circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Dier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dier misses with an uppercut. Coooie Cobber saw that one coming.
Eric Dier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Dier misses.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
It seemed like Dier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coooie Cobber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coooie Cobber fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dier! But no joy.
Dier missing with a left hand there. Coooie Cobber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coooie Cobber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coooie Cobber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Dier misses.
As Dier backs away, Coooie Cobber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Dier with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Dier. That snapped Coooie Cobber's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dier.
Coooie Cobber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Dier misses.
Coooie Cobber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dier can pounce on him.
Dier shoots in for a takedown but Coooie Cobber shows good takedown defense.
Dier dodges the punch combination from Coooie Cobber.
Dier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coooie Cobber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
Dier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dier. That snapped Coooie Cobber's head back.
Coooie Cobber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dier misses with a body kick.
Coooie Cobber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
A jab from Dier does it's job there.
Dier works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Coooie Cobber clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coooie Cobber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coooie Cobber scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Coooie Cobber rushes Dier and presses him up against the cage.
Dier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dier wants a takedown but no success here.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dier.
A shot in the inside from Coooie Cobber.
Dier blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Dier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dier throwing strikes but missing.
Coooie Cobber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dier on the ground.
Dier lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Dier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coooie Cobber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dier trying to control the position from guard on top but Coooie Cobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coooie Cobber's head.
Coooie Cobber wants to stand and escape but Dier is having none of it.
Coooie Cobber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coooie Cobber is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Dier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coooie Cobber wants to get back to his feet but Dier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coooie Cobber lands with a shot to the body.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Dier misses with a right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coooie Cobber slips a straight right by Dier.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Dier misses.
Coooie Cobber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coooie Cobber slaps away a takedown attempt from Dier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coooie Cobber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Coooie Cobber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coooie Cobber misses with a wild body shot.
As Coooie Cobber backs off Dier throws a huge counter combo but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Dier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
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#
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coooie Cobber checks a leg kick nicely.
Coooie Cobber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dier. That one must have hurt.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shot to the body.
Dier staying out of range there.
Coooie Cobber tries a head kick but it misses.
Dier tries to work over Coooie Cobber's front leg with a kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Dier misses with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coooie Cobber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coooie Cobber.#BC#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Dier slips a jab and a cross from Coooie Cobber.
Dier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coooie Cobber slips a straight right by Dier.
Coooie Cobber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coooie Cobber misses with a few strikes there.
Dier looks to land a left hand but Coooie Cobber moved out of range nicely.
Dier throws a leg kick
and Coooie Cobber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dier misses with a hook.
Coooie Cobber looks to score with a jab to the body but Dier is just out of range.
Dier ducks under a wild hook from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coooie Cobber scores with a leg kick.
Dier shoots in for a double leg but Coooie Cobber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dier.#T2#
Dier defending well as Coooie Cobber loads up on a big left hand.
Dier throws the left hand but Coooie Cobber avoids the punch easily.
Coooie Cobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dier keeps the fight on the outside.
Dier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coooie Cobber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dier is predictable there
and Coooie Cobber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coooie Cobber lands a lovely overhand right.
Coooie Cobber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dier throws an overhand right that lands on Coooie Cobber's shoulder, as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Coooie Cobber. Those never looked like landing.
Coooie Cobber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dier. Dier obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Coooie Cobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coooie Cobber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coooie Cobber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dier, as that shot connected.
Dier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coooie Cobber throws a shot to the body.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Coooie Cobber's front leg but catches the back leg as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Coooie Cobber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Coooie Cobber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dier content to stall in guard here.
Coooie Cobber looking for a sweep. Not yet Coooie Cobber, not yet. #T4#
Coooie Cobber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dier controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier is continuing to stall.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coooie Cobber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dier advances to half guard.
Dier controlling the pace.
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 Andy Coooie Cobber.
I think Dier 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
GC 506: Sanchez VS Galgo
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Camden moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Camden lands with a slapping head kick.
Camden throws a poor cross that misses
and Dier counters with a thumping low kick.
Dier misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Camden counters by moving into the clinch.
Dier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Dier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Camden is doing well to control the position and prevent Dier from advancing to side control.
Dier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camden is looking to improve his position.
Camden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dier's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Dier tries to roll but Camden sticks to his back.
Good control from Camden.
Camden is continuing to stall.
Camden struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU2#
Camden gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jaco Camden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camden blocks the body kick.
Camden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camden cracks Dier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camden scores with the left hand. Dier knows he should have avoided that one.
Dier shoots and misses
enabling Camden to counter with a crisp jab.
Camden throws a poor cross that misses
and Camden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dier scores with a one two! Camden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Dier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dier.
Camden throws a leg kick but Dier sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Camden moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Dier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Camden has his feet on Dier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Camden forces Dier back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Camden is pressed up against the cage. Dier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camden down to the mat. Camden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camden tries to clinch but Dier is having none of it.
Camden tries to clinch but Dier is having none of it. #CL2#
Camden gets a clinch.
Camden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Camden misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden swings wildly with an uppercut but Dier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dier has a couple of punches blocked by Camden.
Camden prevents Dier from breaking the clinch.
Dier goes for a takedown attempt but Camden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dier misses the jab.
Dier feints and then cracks Camden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camden down.
Camden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Dier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dier.
Camden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Camden stuffs the takedown.
Camden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camden.
Dier misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Camden counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Dier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Camden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camden misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Dier misses its target.
Camden lands a really nice looking cross but Dier seems unphased.
Camden scores with a sloppy right hand. Dier should have avoided that one.
Dier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Camden 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#
Camden misses with a hook. Dier ducked under it nicely.
Camden throws a hook to the side of Dier's head but Dier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dier scrambles back to his feet.
Camden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camden lands a really nice looking cross but Dier seems unphased.
Dier swats away the attempt to clinch by Camden.
Dier throws out a leg kick but Camden moves out of range and Dier only half commits.
Camden throws a lazy right hand but Dier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Camden ducks right into an uppercut from Dier.
Camden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Camden misses. #T1#
Camden looks to land a right hand but Dier moved out of range.#CL2#
Camden clinches.
Camden working Dier over with knees to the body.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dier manages to break the clinch.
Camden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dier manages to avoid it.
Camden throws a body shot but no joy.
Camden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camden tries to clinch there but Dier circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dier 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 Camden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dier slips under a jab.
Dier walks into a jab.
Dier throws a leg kick but Camden moved away.
Camden moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dier takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Camden moves away from the strike by Dier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dier misses with a straight left.
Camden misses with an uppercut. Dier saw that one coming.
Camden moves out of range as Dier strikes.
A clash of legs there as Camden blocks the low kick.
Camden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dier to score with a decent uppercut.
Dier just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Camden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dier misses the jab.
Camden tries to clinch but Dier is having none of it.
Dier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eric Dier is winning the standup battle so far.
Camden connects with a body shot.
Camden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dier under the eye.
Dier misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Dier is looking to score with low kicks.
Dier lands with an overhand left.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
Camden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dier misses the target.
Camden misses with a low kick as Dier jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Dier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camden loads up on a big right hand but Dier slips the punch.
Dier throws a leg kick that misses.
Camden cracks Dier with a good jab.#CL2#
Camden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dier, pushing him back against the cage.
Dier blocks the elbow strike.
Camden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dier.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dier.
Camden misses with an elbow over the top.
Dier managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
Jaco Camden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Dier.
Camden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dier fails to land.
Dier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dier misses with a body punch.
Camden is pressed up against the cage. Dier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camden down to the mat. Camden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Camden moves out of range as Dier strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dier.
Dier swings for the body but Camden moves out of range.
Camden throws a counter combo.
Camden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dier punishes Camden's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaco Camden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Camden misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Camden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camden tries to clinch up.
Dier slips a straight right by Camden.
Dier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Dier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Camden kicks off Dier and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camden tries to clinch but Dier is having none of it.
Dier thuds a left hand into Camden's body.
Dier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camden.
Camden is looking to clinch but Dier is avoiding it.
Dier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camden defending well as Dier loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A good leg kick by Dier.
Camden checks a low kick from Dier.
Dier throws the left hand but Camden avoids the punch easily.
Dier blocks a low kick nicely.
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dier circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dier misses the target.
Dier throws a good cross that connects.
Camden loads up on a big right hand but Dier slips the punch.
Dier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Camden coming out on top.
Camden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camden slips under a jab from Dier.
Camden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Camden misses with an uppercut. Dier saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Dier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camden. Dier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dier misses with a hook.
Dier misses with a leg kick
and Camden counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camden is trying to defend but Dier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dier is thwarting Camden's attempts to control the position.
Dier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dier drops an elbow to the side of Camden's head.
Dier drops an elbow to the side of Camden's head. #T3#
Camden tries to roll over but Dier keeps him under control.
Dier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camden 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#
Camden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Camden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camden wants to stand up but Dier is controlling the position.
Dier holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SU2#
Camden stands up out of the half guard.
Camden throws a hook but Dier blocks it.#CL2#
Camden moves into range and clinches up with Dier.
Camden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dier on the inside.
Dier working aggressively here.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaco Camden.
I've got Camden 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Camden!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaco Camden waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GC 503:
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Coooie Cobber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dier on the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dier circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Dier tenderised Coooie Cobber's leg. Coooie Cobber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Coooie Cobber is just out of range.
A jab from Coooie Cobber finds it's way through Dier's defenses.
Dier keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Dier scores with a takedown into Coooie Cobber's guard.
Dier pushing down on Coooie Cobber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coooie Cobber wants to improve his position but Dier is controlling well.
Dier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Coooie Cobber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coooie Cobber tries to get out of the position.
Coooie Cobber pushes Dier off looking to stand but Dier dives back in and keeps control.
Coooie Cobber is in trouble now - Dier has advanced to mount! #T1#
Coooie Cobber is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Coooie Cobber working to try and regain half guard.
Dier lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coooie Cobber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coooie Cobber trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dier tries to control but Coooie Cobber wriggling away.
Dier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coooie Cobber tries to hold on but Dier postures up.
Dier tries to control but Coooie Cobber wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Dier punching from mount but Coooie Cobber doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Dier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dier in the domination position with Coooie Cobber hanging on.
Coooie Cobber is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Dier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dier working the ground and pound but Coooie Cobber is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Dier crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Dier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Dier is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coooie Cobber taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dier working the ground and pound from side control.
Coooie Cobber is not content to let Dier control the position.
Dier in side control, throwing shots but Coooie Cobber defends.
Dier wants to control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him busy.
Dier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Coooie Cobber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dier throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dier is putting a hurting on Coooie Cobber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Coooie Cobber is not content to let Dier control the position.
Coooie Cobber is trying to improve his position.
Dier is looking to take a break and control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coooie Cobber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coooie Cobber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dier throws the left hand but Coooie Cobber avoids the punch easily.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Coooie Cobber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Coooie Cobber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dier doesn't seem phased though.
Dier throws a low kick but Coooie Cobber moves out of range easily.
Dier works Coooie Cobber's body with a nice hook.
Coooie Cobber moves away from the strike by Dier.
Coooie Cobber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coooie Cobber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coooie Cobber.
Dier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coooie Cobber.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Coooie Cobber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dier keeps the fight on the outside.
Dier avoids a kick to the body.
Coooie Cobber sets himself, and Dier steps forward looking for the clinch! Coooie Cobber avoids it this time.#T1#
Coooie Cobber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dier feints and then cracks Coooie Cobber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coooie Cobber down.
Dier misses with an uppercut. Coooie Cobber saw that one coming.
Dier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coooie Cobber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coooie Cobber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook. Dier ducked under it nicely.
Dier catches Coooie Cobber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dier.#TD2#
Dier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Coooie Cobber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dier on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Dier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dier wants to control but Coooie Cobber is keeping him busy.
Coooie Cobber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coooie Cobber has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Well, if Dier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coooie Cobber gets full guard.
Dier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coooie Cobber wants to get back to his feet but Dier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coooie Cobber keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully.
Dier lands a couple of decent looking shots.#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.
Dier stopping the sweep attempt from Coooie Cobber.
Dier trying to control the position from guard on top but Coooie Cobber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dier has time to react.
Dier thuds his right hand into Coooie Cobber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dier connects with a jab.
Coooie Cobber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coooie Cobber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dier 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Dier fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Dier catches Coooie Cobber right on the button with a cross.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier throws a low kick but Coooie Cobber avoids it.
Coooie Cobber throws a sloppy head kick and Dier moves out of range easily.
Dier misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dier.
Coooie Cobber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coooie Cobber checks a low kick from Dier.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
Eric Dier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dier connects with a solid leg kick.
Dier looks to land a right hand but Coooie Cobber moved out of range.
Coooie Cobber throws a lazy right hand but Dier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coooie Cobber sets himself, and Dier steps forward looking for the clinch! Coooie Cobber avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dier drops his hands momentarily and Coooie Cobber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
As Dier looks to move away, Coooie Cobber throws a big counter combo but Dier just gets out of the way.
Coooie Cobber connects with an inside leg kick.
Dier throws a shot to the body.
Coooie Cobber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dier moves away.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Coooie Cobber scores with a head kick. Dier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Dier gets tackled into the cage by Coooie Cobber. Coooie Cobber maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dier fails to land. #BC#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Dier tried to score with a low kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Coooie Cobber staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Dier.
Coooie Cobber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coooie Cobber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dier moves away.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab from Dier.
Coooie Cobber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Coooie Cobber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dier. Dier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coooie Cobber avoids the body shot from Dier.
Coooie Cobber blocks a leg kick.
Dier throws out a loose jab but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Coooie Cobber throws an overhand right that lands on Dier's shoulder, as Dier tries to avoid the shot.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Dier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coooie Cobber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coooie Cobber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coooie Cobber thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Coooie Cobber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coooie Cobber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coooie Cobber misses with a head kick.
Coooie Cobber lands with a nice combination. Dier backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Coooie Cobber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier throws out a loose jab but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Coooie Cobber's head but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Coooie Cobber throws a lazy right hand but Dier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Dier finds it's way through Coooie Cobber's defenses. #T4#
A nice combination there by Coooie Cobber.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
Dier misses with a looping right.
Dier throws a leg kick that misses.
Dier throws a low kick but Coooie Cobber avoids it.
Dier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andy Coooie Cobber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coooie Cobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dier with the inside leg kick.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coooie Cobber misses with a hook. Dier ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Dier coming out on top.
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 Andy Coooie Cobber.
I think Dier 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dier!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Andy Coooie Cobber was interviewed post fight and said 'HELL WITH ALL U WANKERS'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dier off to one side.
Dier misses with a straight left.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Dier misses.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Dier throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Dier moved out of range nicely.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Dier moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Dier off balance momentarily.
Garcia 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.
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dier scrambles back to his feet.
Dier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Dier fails to land the takedown.
Dier misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Dier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dier scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia slips under a jab from Dier.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia cracks Dier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Dier misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dier.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
Dier throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dier throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Dier misses
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Diego Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dier with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Garcia has been cut.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dier off to one side.
Diego Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Dier.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Dier looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Dier misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Dier misses.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Dier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Dier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dier under the eye.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dier tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Dier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dier throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dier looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a body punch but Dier moves out of range.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
A big left from Dier misses.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dier doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dier with a hook.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dier walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Dier's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia blocks a jab.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Garcia.
Dier 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.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Dier's front leg but catches the back leg as Dier tries to avoid it.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dier does it's job there.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Dier manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dier misses the target.
Dier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dier might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia has got the better of the exchanges.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Dier should have avoided that one.
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!
Dier walks into a left hand.
Dier throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Dier shoots and misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dier swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Dier off balance momentarily.
Garcia moves out of range as Dier strikes.
Dier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dier.
Dier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.#T2#
Garcia thuds a left hand into Dier's body.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dier is just out of range.
Dier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dier 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.
As Dier looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Dier just gets out of the way.
Dier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.
Garcia lunges at Dier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dier's hand.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dier jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Dier down.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Dier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Dier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dier throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dier.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia connects with a leg kick.
Dier throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Dier misses with a looping right.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Dier's head back.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dier is trying desperately to land a takedown but Garcia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dier.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Dier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Dier.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dier throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Dier off balance momentarily.#T4#
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dier checks a leg kick.
Dier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Dier.
Garcia tried to counter with a leg kick but Dier avoided it.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Dier's ribs.
Garcia 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.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dier can do to turn this around?
Garcia tests Dier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Dier shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Dier.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Dier misses its intended target.
Garcia feints and then cracks Dier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dier down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Dier misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Dier digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
Dier throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Dier only half commits.
Dier is looking to score with low kicks.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dier takes a step back to recover.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dier's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Dier with a nice calf kick.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
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!
Garcia lands a body shot.
Dier throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dier's head backwards.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dier moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Dier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Dier misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Dier fails to land the takedown.
Dier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Dier down.
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dier momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Eric Dier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dier looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Dier throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dier tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia scores with a jab. Dier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dier.
Garcia connects with a leg kick.
Dier throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia defending well as Dier loads up on a big left hand.
Dier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia feints and then cracks Dier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dier down.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
Dier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dier under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Dier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Dier off balance momentarily.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia cracks Dier with an open hand slap.#CL#
Garcia has closed the distance and engaged Dier in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia. #T4#
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Dier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dier won't allow it.
Dier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dier working aggressively here.
Diego Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dier backwards.
Dier taking a breather. #BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Dier is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dier. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dier at a distance.
Garcia slips a straight right by Dier.
A counter left hand to the body from Garcia misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Garcia!
After winning the bout, Diego Garcia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#998 Loris v Jubei
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Dier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dier throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dier dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Dier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dier 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.
Dier wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
McGuire 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.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dier misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Dier shoots and misses
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dier at a distance.
Dier is breathing heavily.
Dier throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Dier misses with a low kick.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Dier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Dier is predictable there
and McGuire counters with a monster head kick that knocks Dier out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lathem McGuire!
Lathem McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 479:Doomsday VS Lee
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Dier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saunders to score with a decent uppercut.
Saunders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saunders scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Dier shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dier's guard. #REVB#
Dier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Dier's legs - danger averted.
Dier is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Dier is trying to control the position but Saunders postures up.
Dier pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Dier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saunders throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dier's body to avoid the submission. Dier has instead reached around Saunders's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Dier!
Eric Dier is the new middleweight champion!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Dier misses with a body shot
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Dier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier misses with a leg kick
and Packer counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Packer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Packer.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dier scores with the left hand. Packer knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
Dier moves out of range as Packer strikes.
It looked like Dier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Dier is looking to counter punch.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dier misses its target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a series of strikes that have Dier backpedaling.
Packer misses with the combination.
Dier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Packer looks to land a combination but Dier avoids it well.
Dier takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Packer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer. #T2##TD#
Dier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier is looking to stall here but Packer recovers full guard.
Dier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer has momentary wrist control but Dier slips an elbow through the middle.
Dier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dier trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Packer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Dier throws a strike aimed at the side of Packer's head but Packer avoids it well.
Dier 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 Packer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dier wants to control but Packer is keeping him busy.
Packer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dier with the ground and pound but Packer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dier tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Well, if Dier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dier wants to advance to full mount but Packer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dier wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dier is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Eric Dier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
That's time! Dier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dier throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer tries to bum rush Dier with a series of wild strikes but Dier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dier.
Dier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Packer.
Packer blocks a low kick nicely.
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Packer checks the leg kick.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Dier clinches with his opponent.
Dier effectively controlling the action here.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Dier's head.
Dier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dier manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Dier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Packer tries to move into range but Dier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
Dier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dier swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dier circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier misses the jab.#T2#
Dier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dier was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Dier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eric Dier is winning the standup battle so far.
Dier shoots in looking for a takedown. Packer tries to sprawl out of it but Dier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Dier backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Dier manages to avoid it all.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dier checks a leg kick.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer avoids the body shot from Dier.
Packer walks into a jab.
Packer checks a low kick from Dier.
Packer lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dier has managed to clinch.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Dier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Packer is trying to keep an underhook but Dier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dier is controlling the pace.
Dier is just content to waste time from the top position. Packer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully.
Dier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Packer 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.#T4#
Packer trying to control the position here.
Dier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Dier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet.
Packer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dier defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dier.
Dier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Packer.
Dier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Dier.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dier. That's going to slow Packer down.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
A shot to the body from Dier misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Dier moves away and avoids it.
Dier lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Packer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dier backwards.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Dier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Dier breaks from the clinch.
Dier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Packer.
It seemed like Packer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dier throws a good cross that connects.
Dier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer throws a right hand that Dier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dier also avoids with ease.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier lands a nice shot that snaps Packer's head back.
Dier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Dier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Packer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dier content to stall in guard here.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eric Dier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer has control of Dier's left arm, preventing Dier from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dier sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dier, as that shot connected.
Dier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier throws a leg kick
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dier scoring well with a low kick there.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Dier takes an elbow to the temple.
Dier blocking some punches.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Eric Dier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dier!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GC 465: Le Delma VS Warc Rimin
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dier tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from OConnor misses.
OConnor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OConnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OConnor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dier throws a body shot but no joy.
Dier misses with a two punch combination.
OConnor wants to counter with a clinch but Dier pushes him away.
Dier misses with a jab to the body
and OConnor counters with a series of strikes. Dier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
OConnor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dier is looking to counter the offense by OConnor and move into the clinch.
OConnor moves forwards but Dier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnor.
OConnor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OConnor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier misses with a straight right. #T1#
Dier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Dier and move into the clinch position.
OConnor avoids the head kick by Dier.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
A big left from Dier misses.
A nice side step and OConnor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dier misses with a wild body shot.
OConnor throws a counter combo.
Dier misses with a hook
#CL2#
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch.
Dier tries to work over OConnor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dier fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Dier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OConnor or not.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dier gets through OConnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OConnor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dier.
Dier lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Dier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OConnor or not.
OConnor is trying to drag Dier to the mat but Dier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OConnor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dier uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dier breaks the clinch.
Dier throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
Eric Dier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Dier.
Dier throws out a powerful jab.
Dier throws a looping overhand right but OConnor ducks down to avoid it.
Dier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OConnor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Dier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OConnor.
A nice left hand lands by Dier.
Dier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OConnor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Dier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William OConnor.
Dier looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
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OConnor working away.
OConnor lands a nice forearm strike.
Dier is trying to improve his position.
Dier is not content to let OConnor control the position.
Dier manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OConnor is trying to control the action in half guard but Dier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dier manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
OConnor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dier to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! OConnor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dier pulls down on the head and he's put OConnor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Dier!
A very excited looking Eric Dier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Dier. #CUT2#It looks like Kwontum Fizzix has been cut.
Dier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fizzix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
Dier lands a jab.
Fizzix blocks a head kick by Dier.
Dier scores with a nice right hand.
Dier punishes Fizzix's body with a nice straight punch.
Dier connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier looks to land a combination. Fizzix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fizzix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC2#Fizzix is rocked!
Fizzix switches off momentarily and Dier cracks him with a monster right hand! Fizzix topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Dier!
Eric Dier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Dier lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Dier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Genie is looking to clinch but Dier is avoiding it.
Dier feints the counter takedown.
Dier thumps Genie with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Dier steps into range and cracks Genie with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Genie flops backwards and Dier dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Genie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Genie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dier gets to his feet and stands over Genie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Genie felt that one! Dier unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Genie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dier!
After the fight, Eric Dier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Dier waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Lei. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Lei to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Lei is rocked!
Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lei has momentary wrist control but Dier slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Lei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dier gets to his feet and stands over Lei, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lei felt that one! Dier unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lei from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dier!
In his post fight interview, Eric Dier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Rolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Dier. Beautiful body shot.
Rolf wants to land a leg kick but Dier is out of range.
Rolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Heimrich Rolf has been cut.
Rolf tries to land a leg kick but Dier saw it coming and moves away.
Dier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Rolf is rocked!
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf throws the kick towards the body but Dier avoids it.
Rolf throws the kick towards the body but Dier avoids it.
Dier cracks a nice hook into Rolf's ribs.
Dier jabs at Rolf's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dier. Dier obviously looking to wear him down.
Dier lands a slapping body shot.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dier feints and then cracks Rolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolf down. #T1#
Rolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dier. Dier obviously looking to wear him down.
Dier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Rolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dier circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rolf to the canvas! Rolf doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dier keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dier!
Eric Dier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Heimrich Rolf had this to say: 'i lost '. |
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