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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gascoigne clinches. #TD#
Dallas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gascoigne regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (0) Gascoigne
Dallas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gascoigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dallas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gascoigne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dallas has Gascoigne in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (2) Gascoigne
Dallas pulls Gascoigne in close to his closed guard and prevents Gascoigne from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas is trying to control the position but Gascoigne postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas is controlling Gascoigne's posture.#T2#
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas controlling Gascoigne's posture.
Dallas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gascoigne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Gascoigne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dallas trying to control but Gascoigne postures up.
#T4#
Gascoigne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas manages to get to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #T5#
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Gascoigne is stalling in the full guard.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas trying to control the position.
Gascoigne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Dallas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gascoigne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dallas is trying to maintain the position but Gascoigne is very close to passing his half guard.
Dallas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T7#
Dallas trying to control from the bottom.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Gascoigne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Dallas is defending well.
Gascoigne is trying to control the action in half guard but Dallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gascoigne wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.#T8#
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gascoigne controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9##SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gascoigne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gascoigne forces his way into half guard.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gascoigne has control of the leg. #T10#
Gascoigne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dallas is refusing to be controlled, as Gascoigne sits in half guard.
Dallas trying to control here.
Gascoigne content to control rather than advance.
Gascoigne is stalling here. Dallas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gascoigne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dallas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (6) vs (2) Gascoigne#T11#
Gascoigne wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Dallas has control of an arm but Gascoigne manages to advance to Dallas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (6) vs (6) Gascoigne
Dallas is trying to break free.
Dallas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gascoigne.
Dallas trying to control the position but Gascoigne manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Dallas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dallas turns into Gascoigne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (8) vs (6) Gascoigne#T12#
Gascoigne keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Gascoigne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (8) vs (10) Gascoigne
Gascoigne tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gascoigne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dallas is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Gascoigne tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Gascoigne controlling the position easily from mount.
Gascoigne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dallas is looking to escape. #T14#
Dallas working to try and regain half guard.
Gascoigne looking to control but Dallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dallas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gascoigne wins on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Paul Gascoigne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 354 Chai vs Macker
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; T Mustana Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Dallas back into the cage.
Dallas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Chai has Dallas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dallas tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Dallas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Dallas
Chai wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dallas looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T1#
Chai is pressing down on Dallas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dallas is holding on for now.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dallas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dallas trying to control but Chai postures up.
Dallas is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Chai is really struggling to control Dallas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Chai is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Chai trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas working a defensive guard here.
Chai trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dallas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Dallas
Chai trying to control the position.
#T4#
Dallas trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dallas being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dallas trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself. #T5#
Dallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control the position.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dallas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dallas won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Chai is trying to keep Dallas in close.
Dallas stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Dallas
Dallas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dallas working away.
Dallas tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Dallas wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai sneaks back into half guard.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dallas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dallas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Dallas#T9##SUB#
Dallas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Dallas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chai's arms.
Chai controls the position.
Dallas trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Dallas trying to control but not successfully.
Dallas is keeping busy.
Dallas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Dallas right now.
#T11#
Dallas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dallas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai has the hooks in. Dallas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chai is trying to control but Dallas is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Dallas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dallas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dallas moves into full guard.
#T12#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dallas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Dallas up and slammed him! Dallas can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (9) vs (5) Dallas
Dallas is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T13#
Chai working away.
Dallas is not content to let Chai control the position.
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dallas trying to remain calm as Chai controls from the top position.
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dallas is not content to let Chai control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (7) Dallas
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, T Mustana Chai 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:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dallas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farquharson sprawls well initially but Dallas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Well, if Dallas 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.
Farquharson is refusing to be controlled, as Dallas sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Farquharson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Farquharson is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount. #SUB#
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dallas works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Dallas looking to control but Farquharson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farquharson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Farquharson tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dallas prevents Farquharson from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Farquharson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Farquharson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Farquharson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Dallas trying to control but Farquharson is having none of it.
Farquharson regains half guard.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson is staying active underneath Dallas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Farquharson has his hands clasped together around Dallas's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farquharson is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.
Farquharson wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
Dallas is pressing down on Farquharson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farquharson is holding on for now.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farquharson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dallas wants to pass to mount but Farquharson is defending the position. #T6##SUB#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Farquharson is looking to improve his position.
Dallas wants to control but Farquharson is keeping him busy.
Farquharson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Dallas controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson seems keen to control Dallas's posture.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson regains half guard.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Farquharson defends it.
Farquharson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture. #T9#
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Farquharson is keeping the position.
Farquharson wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson controlling Dallas's posture.
Farquharson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (8) vs (2) Farquharson#T10#
Farquharson wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas is trying to control but Farquharson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (5) Farquharson
Dallas tries to improve his position but instead Farquharson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dallas (8) vs (8) Farquharson#SUB2#
Farquharson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dallas won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Farquharson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hamish Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 344 Hall vs Bar
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 25 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sticks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dallas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (0) Dallas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dallas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Dallas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (2) vs (2) Dallas#SUB#
Sticks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dallas has picked Sticks up and slammed him! Sticks can't keep hold of the triangle and Dallas manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (5) Dallas
Sticks is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dallas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (8) Dallas
Sticks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dallas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Dallas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (11) Dallas
Sticks is working to get back to half guard.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Sticks is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Dallas has hold of Sticks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sticks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Dallas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sticks is trying to escape the mount.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks working to try and regain half guard.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Sticks is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sticks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (2) vs (14) Dallas
Sticks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (14) Dallas
Dallas is trying to maintain the position but Sticks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dallas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sticks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sticks wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Sticks is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas has Sticks pulled in close to control his posture. #T5##SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dallas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Dallas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (4) vs (16) Dallas
Dallas controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dallas looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for a guillotine here but Dallas defends easily.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sticks keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Sticks keeps moving. #SUB#
Sticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Sticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.#SUB#
Sticks has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sticks's guard. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks gets full guard.
Dallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Dallas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9##SUB#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Dallas not doing much here.
Dallas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (4) vs (19) Dallas
Sticks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sticks is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Dallas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Dallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sticks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (19) Dallas#SUB#
Sticks has gone for a leg lock! Dallas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sticks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sticks (6) vs (21) Dallas#SUB#
Sticks working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sticks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dallas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sticks (6) vs (24) Dallas
Sticks prevents Dallas from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T11#
Sticks tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dallas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dallas tries to advance to mount but Sticks denies him.
Dallas trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks looking for a sweep but Dallas has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sticks (6) vs (26) Dallas
Sticks is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Sticks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dallas.
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB2#
Dallas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Sticks moves into full guard.
Dallas stays in close to Sticks's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Sticks working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Sticks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sticks manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Sticks's guard. #T13##SUB#
Sticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas is pushing down on Sticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Sticks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily. #T14##SUB2#
Dallas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sticks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
After winning the bout, Korben Dallas 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:
SSG 339 Elvul vs Helvig
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Kim
Kim advances to half guard.
Dallas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it.
Dallas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dallas trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dallas is not content to let Kim control the position.
Dallas controlling the position well.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Dallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (4) vs (2) Kim
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Dallas gets his hands free.
Kim looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dallas.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dallas keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3##SUB#
Dallas is looking for the choke from the back position but Kim is controlling his hands well.
Kim needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kim's chin but Kim turns very nicely into Dallas's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (4) vs (4) Kim#SUB#
Dallas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kim uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (7) Kim
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dallas being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Kim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dallas struggling a bit here.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face as Kim controls the position.
Dallas is looking to reverse the position.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Dallas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kim has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (10) Kim
Kim looking to control but Dallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas tries to reverse the position but Kim maintains control.#T7#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dallas working to try and regain half guard.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Kim fails to advance to Dallas's back. #T8#
Dallas tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Dallas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kim works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (4) vs (13) Kim
Dallas is not content to let Kim control the position.
Dallas wants to control but Kim postures up.#T9#
Dallas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (8) vs (13) Kim#SUB#
Dallas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dallas's guard. Nice work there by Kim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (8) vs (15) Kim
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position. #T10#
Dallas is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kim postures up.
Dallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (10) vs (15) Kim
Kim has control of Dallas's left arm, preventing Dallas from doing any damage.
Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Dallas trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kim's guard.
Kim is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#T12##SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dallas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (10) vs (17) Kim
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Dallas is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Kim controlling from the top position.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim won't allow Dallas to sweep him here. #T14#
Dallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Kim passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 17 to 10.
Our winner, Harry Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Dallas#SUB#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
I've been told that Dallas has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas trying to control but Majere is working from the bottom.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.#SUB#
Majere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dallas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Majere moves into full guard.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Majere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Majere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (2) Dallas#SUB2#
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
Majere is stalling in the full guard.
Majere'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Majere controls the pace.
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Majere 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.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Majere won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Majere advances to half guard.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it. #T5#
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dallas actively working from the bottom here.
Majere wants to free his trapped foot but Dallas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Majere controlling the pace.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.
Dallas trying to control from the bottom.
Dallas tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.#T7#
Majere stalling.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Majere trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Dallas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Majere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.
Dallas tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Majere is controlling the pace.
Majere prevents Dallas from improving his position.
Dallas manages to get to full guard.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Dallas trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dallas working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Majere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Dallas is trying to control the position but Majere postures up. #T11#
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas working a defensive guard but Majere passes into half guard.
Dallas is in trouble now - Majere has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Dallas
Dallas tries to hold on but Majere postures up.
Majere controlling his opponent. #T12#
Majere seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dallas is holding on tight.
Majere takes Dallas's back. Score +3 for taking back: Majere (10) vs (2) Dallas
Majere biding his time, looking for the opening.
Majere not allowing Dallas to control his hands.
Dallas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Majere.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Majere.
Dallas tries to escape but Majere has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Majere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Majere keeps control of the position as Dallas tries to break free.
Majere gets his hands free as Dallas looks to control.
Majere is hanging on to Dallas's back as he tries to escape.
Majere has good solid back control here.
Dallas wants to escape the position.
Majere keeps control of the position easily here as Dallas tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Dallas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Majere's arms. #T14#
I really don't envy Dallas right now.
Majere controlling from the back.
Dallas trying to control the hands but Majere won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Dallas right now.
Dallas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere 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:
SSG 326 Hunt vs Ottke
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 49 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laitila gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dallas won't allow Laitila to pass to mount.
Laitila trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to advance to full mount but Dallas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass. #T1#
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas looking to control.
Laitila stands and throws Dallas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (0) vs (5) Laitila
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dallas prevents Laitila from improving position. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Dallas gets back to half guard.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
My spies in Gym To Nica inform me that Laitila has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laitila is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dallas working for a triangle but Laitila defends it easily.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dallas's guard. #T4#
Dallas wants to control but Laitila is keeping busy.
Laitila is taking a breather. Dallas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laitila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laitila's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dallas (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dallas working for a submission but Laitila is keeping him at bay.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila regains half guard.#T5#
Dallas trying to control from Laitila's half guard. Laitila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Laitila controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (7) vs (5) Laitila
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laitila tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position. #T6##SUB#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dallas tries to move to mount but Laitila blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Laitila is defending well. #SUB#
Dallas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laitila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dallas's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (7) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila postures up.
#T7#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila stands and throws Dallas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (7) vs (10) Laitila
Dallas is not content to let Laitila control the position. #T8#
Laitila takes a little break here. Dallas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Laitila tries to move to mount but Dallas blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Dallas is trying to improve his position.
Dallas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laitila's best efforts.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Laitila has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Laitila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dallas sees it coming and defends easily.
Laitila is pressing down on Dallas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dallas is holding on for now. #T10#
Dallas moves into full guard.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laitila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Laitila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dallas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laitila has Dallas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (9) vs (10) Laitila
Laitila 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.#T11#
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laitila's guard.
Laitila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Dallas is pushing down on Laitila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laitila is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Laitila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Dallas sits in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Dallas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laitila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dallas.
Dallas wants to advance to full mount but Laitila doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Laitila is trying to keep Dallas in close.
#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13##SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dallas pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dallas to get the leverage.
Dallas wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Dallas trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it. #SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitila is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Jari Laitila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dallas tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Hall
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dallas is doing well to control the position and prevent Hall from advancing to side control.
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dallas trying to control here.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (0) vs (5) Hall
Dallas tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling from mount.
Dallas tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dallas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dallas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dallas wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but Dallas doesn't allow it. #T2#
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas prevents Hall from taking his back.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from Dallas to control.#T3#
Hall controlling his opponent. #T4#
Hall moves to his opponent's back but Dallas bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hall. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (5) Hall
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall controlling the position.#T6#
Dallas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (7) Hall
Hall postures up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Hall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Dallas 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.
Hall pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back.
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Hall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dallas tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall not doing much here.
Dallas wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall is controlling the pace.
Dallas gets full guard.#T10#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Dallas trying to control the position.
Hall pushes down on Dallas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dallas trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Dallas defends it.
Hall stalling. #T12#
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dallas wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hall stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dallas holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dallas has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Hall forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Hall.
Hall wants to advance to full mount but Dallas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall wins on points by 7 to 2. Scott Hall retains his heavyweight title!
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 316 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Farquharson clinches. #TD#
Dallas pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas trying to control the position.
#T1#
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dallas looking for a guillotine here but Farquharson defends easily.
#T2#
Farquharson trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Farquharson controlling from the top position.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farquharson defends well.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dallas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Farquharson tries to pass.
Dallas 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.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Dallas has Farquharson pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Dallas is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there. #T6#
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (0) Farquharson#T7#
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dallas trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (2) Farquharson
Dallas looking to control.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Farquharson pushes his legs off easily.
Farquharson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dallas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (4) vs (2) Farquharson
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (4) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Farquharson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Dallas is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Farquharson postures up.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Farquharson slips nicely into half guard.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farquharson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Farquharson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dallas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farquharson is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Dallas wants to control but Farquharson is keeping busy.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson being controlled here momentarily.
Farquharson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Dallas 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.
Dallas looking to control.
#T14#
Dallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Farquharson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farquharson trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dallas gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dallas takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 312 Hall vs Bar
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Robert Cap! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cap fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cap as he jumps to the side.
Cap tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range. #CL#
Cap clinches up with Dallas and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dallas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dallas manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cap (0) vs (4) Dallas
Cap stops Dallas from passing to mount.
Cap's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cap is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is trying to move to mount but Cap reverses beautifully and ends up in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (2) vs (4) Dallas
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Cap sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Dallas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Dallas working for a triangle but Cap defends it easily.
Cap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Dallas keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Dallas trying to keep a closed guard but Cap is proving a slippery customer.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Dallas has control of Cap's left arm, preventing Cap from doing any damage.
Dallas working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Cap won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Cap wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Cap is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Cap trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Dallas keeping full guard, as Cap tries to pass.
Cap postures up.
#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Cap pushes his legs off easily.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cap slips nicely into half guard.
Cap controlling the action here.#T6#
Dallas trying to hold on to Cap's head to control him but Cap postures up.
Cap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cap pulls his head out easily.
Dallas is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dallas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cap's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cap's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cap (2) vs (8) Dallas
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cap tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7##SUB2#
Dallas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dallas controlling from the full mount.
Cap regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura but Cap is defending well.
Cap is controlling Dallas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Cap recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Dallas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cap dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cap (4) vs (8) Dallas#T8#
Cap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cap wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Cap is really struggling to control Dallas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dallas working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Cap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cap tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Cap advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cap (7) vs (8) Dallas
Cap trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Dallas wants to improve his position but Cap is controlling well.
Dallas is not content to let Cap control the position.
Dallas trying to control but Cap postures up.
Cap is trying to control the action in half guard but Dallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cap is pressing down on Dallas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dallas is holding on for now.
Cap controlling the pace. #T11#
Cap is keen to just control but Dallas is a slippery customer.
Cap is pressing down on Dallas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dallas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas is trying to control but can't.
Cap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dallas is concentrating on defense, preventing Cap from advancing position.
Dallas trying to control here.
#T12#
Cap wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas keeping control of the position.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas controlling Cap's posture.
Cap is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cap is one step ahead there.
Dallas is controlling Cap's posture.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Cap from controlling successfully.
Dallas controls Cap momentarily but Cap frees himself.
Cap looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dallas managing to control the position.
Cap trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas wins on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Korben Dallas 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:
SSG 308 Elvul vs Ottke
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gomes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dallas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomes postures up.
Dallas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gomes is now in half guard. #T2#
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallas is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dallas is controlling Gomes's posture.
Gomes won't allow Dallas to sweep him here.
Gomes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Gomes pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dallas wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Gomes controlling the pace.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Gomes content to control rather than advance.
Dallas won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Dallas is holding on to half guard well.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Gomes is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes controlling the action here.
Dallas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Dallas#T7#
Dallas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dallas wants to control but Gomes is having none of it.#T8#
Dallas can't escape the position.
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Dallas gets back to half guard.
Dallas is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Gomes controlling the pace. #T9##SUB2#
Dallas with the active half guard here but Gomes passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas keeping his opponent close.
Dallas is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.
Dallas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (11) vs (0) Dallas
Dallas tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. #T11#
Gomes controlling his opponent.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomes prevents Dallas from getting the reversal.
Dallas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (14) vs (0) Dallas
Gomes controls the position.#T12#
Dallas trying to control the hands but Gomes breaks the grip.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Dallas tries to break free.
Dallas breaks Gomes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (14) vs (2) Dallas
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomes is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there. #T13#
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Dallas pushing down on Gomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes gets full guard.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position.
#T14#
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (16) vs (2) Dallas
Gomes stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dallas for as long as he can get away with.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (19) vs (2) Dallas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Ronaldo Gomes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 306 Gomes vs Bar
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sticks gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dallas (0) vs (4) Sticks
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sticks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dallas trying to hold on to Sticks's head to control him but Sticks postures up.
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dallas is trying to control but can't.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sticks is trying to work for a kimura but Dallas is defending well.
Sticks is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Sticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sticks trying to control from Dallas's half guard. Dallas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sticks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dallas trying to keep a closed guard but Sticks is proving a slippery customer.
Sticks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dallas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Dallas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (4) Sticks#SUB2#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas advances to half guard. #T2#
Dallas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sticks! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (4) Sticks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sticks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sticks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sticks wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Sticks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sticks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Sticks won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Sticks is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks is staying active underneath Dallas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.
Sticks wants to get back to full guard.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Dallas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (4) Sticks#T4##SUB#
Sticks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dallas.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sticks holds on for dear life.
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas wants to take a breather but Sticks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but Sticks defending well.
Dallas uses his free foot to push down on Sticks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sticks. Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (11) vs (4) Sticks
Sticks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the action but Sticks is working from the bottom.
Sticks trying to control here.
#T6##SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is pressing down on Sticks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sticks is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (14) vs (4) Sticks
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
Dallas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dallas prevents Sticks from getting the reversal.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sticks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks is trying to improve his position.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dallas takes a little break here. Sticks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sticks struggling a bit here.
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dallas is staying active.#T8#
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sticks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
Sticks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (14) vs (6) Sticks
Sticks trying to pass the guard but Dallas defending well.
Sticks is trying to control. Dallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB2#
Sticks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dallas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dallas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sticks. Oh but Dallas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sticks goes limp - he's gone! Dallas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 302 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Korben Dallas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Fiddle Sticks!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sticks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dallas's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dallas (0) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy.
Sticks trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sticks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dallas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dallas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dallas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dallas (2) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sticks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sticks trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dallas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Dallas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dallas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (5) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control but Sticks is having none of it. #SUB#
Dallas is working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Dallas trying to control but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Dallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.#SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dallas looking for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is having none of it.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Sticks is desperately trying to improve his position but Dallas has a good base and remains in mount.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Sticks is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Dallas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dallas working for a submission but Sticks is keeping him at bay.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Dallas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sticks is surviving well by controlling Dallas's body position as best he can.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sticks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dallas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sticks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas pushes him away. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sticks actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Dallas is trying to control. Sticks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sticks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sticks trying to control here.
Dallas is keen to just control but Sticks is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sticks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Sticks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for subs from the bottom but Dallas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (8) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is having none of it.#SUB#
Dallas has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks wants to hold on but Dallas pushes him away.#T7#
Sticks manages to control the position for a moment.
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas postures up.
Sticks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dallas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dallas working for a guillotine from mount but Sticks is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dallas has control of Sticks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sticks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.#T8#
Sticks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dallas is staying active.
Dallas controlling from mount.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dallas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sticks is surviving well by controlling Dallas's body position as best he can.
Sticks tries to lock up and control but Dallas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Sticks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Dallas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sticks is looking to escape. #T9#
Sticks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Sticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Sticks tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Sticks trying to control but Dallas postures up.
Sticks has his hands clasped together around Dallas's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Sticks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sticks is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (11) vs (2) Sticks
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks regains half guard.
Sticks controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dallas is thwarting Sticks's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Sticks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.
Sticks is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Sticks is trying to maintain the position but Dallas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dallas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (14) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks holds of for dear life.
Dallas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12##SUB#
Dallas wants to finish this one by submission but Sticks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dallas.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Sticks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Dallas wants to control the pace but Sticks is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dallas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sticks working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dallas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sticks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T13#
Sticks tries to hold on but Dallas pushes him away. #SUB#
Dallas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sticks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sticks shrugs it off.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is having none of it.
Sticks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dallas avoids the attempt from Sticks to control.
Dallas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sticks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Sticks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back.
Sticks is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sticks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dallas passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dallas (17) vs (2) Sticks
Sticks is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sticks is defending well.
Sticks can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Korben Dallas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.
Kish throws a body shot but no joy.
Dallas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Dallas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas trying to control the position but Kish is working away.
Dallas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas trying to control the action but Kish is working from the bottom.
Kish is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Dallas trying to control the action but Kish is working from the bottom.
Dallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dallas working the ground and pound.
Kish prevents Dallas from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Kish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kish tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Kish is defending well.
Dallas is staying tight to Kish's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Kish tries to improve position but can't.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Kish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Dallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kish stops Dallas from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kish wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Dallas is trying to move to mount but Kish reverses beautifully and ends up in Dallas's guard.
Dallas pulls Kish in close to prevent any damage.
Kish postures up.
#T4#
Kish is stalling in the full guard.
We've been informed that Kish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dallas has Kish pulled in close to control his posture.
Dallas'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.
Kish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dallas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas 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#
Kish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kish jabs at Dallas's body.
A cross from Kish lands.
A swing and a miss from Kish.
Kish swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Kish scores with a decent looking hook.
Dallas walks into a left hand.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dallas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dallas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
A punch combination from Kish misses.
Dallas tries to counter with a takedown but Kish is quick to defend against it.
Dallas slips under a jab from Kish.
Dallas slips a jab and a cross from Kish.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dallas with a poor takedown
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kish. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford Kish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kish wants it to stay on the feet.
Kish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dallas.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Kish catches Dallas right on the button with a cross.
Kish throws a one two combo.
Kish lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Dallas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Dallas is rocked!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas throws a strike aimed at the side of Kish's head but Kish avoids it well.#SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallas scores with punches from side control.
Kish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ford Kish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kish throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Kish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dallas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kish pinned against the cage. Kish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dallas takes one on the button.#T1#
Kish lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
Dallas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kish's legs.
Kish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dallas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kish is trying to get back to full guard.
Kish trying to control from the bottom.
Kish is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kish to regain full guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Kish keeps moving.
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dallas stands up over Kish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dallas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kish looking to control.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dallas is working Kish over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kish wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ford Kish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dallas shoots in and bounces Kish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kish looking to control.
#T4#
Kish wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Dallas advances position into side control!
Kish parries the strikes from Dallas easily there. Dallas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kish to escape.
Dallas tries to advance to mount but Kish denies him. #SUB#
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kish tries to buck Dallas off but Dallas is having none of it.
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 Korben Dallas.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Crane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Crane tries to pass.
Dallas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dallas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dallas has managed to get both his arms back between Crane's legs - danger averted.
Dallas with a nice head shot there.
Dallas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
Crane tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dallas trying to control the pace.
Dallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dallas in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Crane tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dallas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crane could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dallas has cracked it and Crane is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dallas gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dallas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hanson is defending well. Dallas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hanson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dallas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korben Dallas!
A very excited looking Korben Dallas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Bik connects with a right hand. Dallas shakes it off.
Bik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dallas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Dallas scores with a takedown into Bik's guard.#SUB#
Bik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
Bik has momentary wrist control but Dallas slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bik is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dallas has an Americana. Bik didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dallas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dallas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Korben Dallas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Farah misses with an uppercut.
Dallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dallas backs up against the cage.
Dallas shoots in looking for a takedown. Farah tries to sprawl out of it but Dallas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farah misses with a wild body shot.
Farah scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dallas's hands.
A jab from Farah misses.
Dallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farah digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
#T1#
Dallas takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Farah cracks Dallas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dallas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Farah finish him?
#ROC#Dallas is rocked!
A head kick misses from Farah.
Dallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farah defends it well.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Farah finish him?
A shot to the liver by Farah. Beautiful body shot.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Farah cracks Dallas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dallas to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farah punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Farah avoids it easily.
Farah throws a right and a left that Dallas avoids nicely. #KD#
Farah lands a big uppercut and Dallas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dallas looks OK. Farah waves Dallas back to his feet!#T2#
Dallas leaves his chin hanging out and Farah seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dallas crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdo Farah!
A victorious Abdo Farah 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Dallas moves out of range easily.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanley.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Stanley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dallas takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dallas throws out a leg kick but Stanley moves out of range and Dallas only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.#TD#
Dallas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stanley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas throws an elbow but Stanley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dallas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stanley is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Stanley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dallas.
#SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stanley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stanley is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB#
Dallas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanley, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanley has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley prevents Dallas from improving position. #SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Stanley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanley is defending well.
Dallas working away.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stanley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Stanley is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stanley gets back to half guard.
Dallas wants to free his trapped foot but Stanley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stanley trying to control but Dallas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dallas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Stanley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dallas's head.
Dallas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Dallas misses.
Dallas wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dallas.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanley.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stanley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dallas clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanley's head.
Stanley lands with a hook. Dallas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dallas stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Stanley runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 198
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nickel is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Nickel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickel tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Nickel is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nickel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nickel dodges the ground and pound from Dallas.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickel tries to escape but Dallas is in control.
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Nickel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas trying to control from half guard but Nickel is working away.
Nickel is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickel is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Nickel pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickel gets back to full guard.
Dallas trying to control but Nickel is working from the bottom.
Nickel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickel continues to stall.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dallas stands and throws Nickel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Nickel prevents Dallas from improving position.
Nickel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickel is defending well.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Nickel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickel is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Dallas moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Dallas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
A big right from Dallas misses.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel sets himself, and Dallas steps forward looking for the clinch! Nickel avoids it this time.
Dallas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Dallas's head.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dallas walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dallas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Nickel catches Dallas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dallas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dallas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dallas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a push kick.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a double jab
and Dallas counters with a nice body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Dallas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Dallas moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas wants to counter with a clinch but Nickel pushes him away.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Dallas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dallas.
Dallas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dallas scores with a hook to the body.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##TD2#
Dallas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nickel throws Dallas to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas misses with an uppercut.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dallas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dallas finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Dallas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Dallas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Dallas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Dallas moves away and avoids it.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dallas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Dallas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Nickel slips a jab from Dallas.
Nickel misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickel keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Nickel trying to keep a closed guard but Dallas is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Nickel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickel manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Nickel's guard. #T2#
Dallas preventing the sweep. #ES#
Nickel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dallas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas feints the counter takedown.
Dallas defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Nickel takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Dallas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dallas cracks Nickel with a big elbow.
Nickel struggling a bit here.
Nickel is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Nickel is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Nickel is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nickel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nickel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 188
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Bosanac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dallas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bosanac scores with a spinning back kick!
Dallas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dallas attempts a counter takedown but Bosanac avoids it well and moves away.
Bosanac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac thows a body kick. Dallas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dallas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dallas.
Dallas won't allow Bosanac to sweep him here.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallas has gone for a leg lock! Bosanac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dallas's guard.#REVB#
Bosanac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bosanac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Bosanac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bosanac has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bosanac's guard. #REVR#
Bosanac not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Bosanac 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.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dallas is working Bosanac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bosanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosanac, not yet.
Dallas trying to control but Bosanac is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dallas postures up.
Dallas advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bosanac parries the strikes from Dallas easily there. Dallas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bosanac to escape.
#T3##SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bosanac is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Bosanac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosanac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dallas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosanac has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dallas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Dallas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Bosanac recovers full guard. #T4#
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosanac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosanac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dallas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dallas lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas moves out of range of the body kick from Bosanac.
Dallas shoots in looking for a takedown but Bosanac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dallas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bosanac tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosanac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a front kick that sends Dallas stumbling back into the cage.
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Dallas.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac throws a wild body kick that Dallas sees coming a mile off.
Dallas lands with an overhand left.
Bosanac connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Bosanac misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Bosanac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosanac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dallas.
Bosanac tries to clinch
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Bosanac - just one landing.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Dallas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Dallas.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dallas misses the target.
Bosanac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dallas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bosanac scrambles back to his feet.
Bosanac slips under a jab.#T2#
Bosanac misses with a straight right.
Bosanac uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Bosanac.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Bosanac throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosanac stuns Dallas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Bosanac.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bosanac. Dallas shrugs it off though. #TD#
Dallas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bosanac manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bosanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosanac, not yet. #T3#
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosanac is keeping the position for now.
Bosanac controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosanac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
Bosanac keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Bosanac blocks nicely.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosanac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosanac controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dallas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a looping right.
Bosanac lands a jab to the head.
Bosanac throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown. Bosanac fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Dallas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bosanac manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dallas has Bosanac in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bosanac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bosanac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Bosanac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Dallas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bosanac struggling a bit here.
Bosanac tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position. #T1#
Dallas trying to control the position but Bosanac is working away.
The ground and pound from Dallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Dallas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bosanac struggling a bit here.
Bosanac is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bosanac keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bosanac is defending well. #SUB#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bosanac is defending well.
Bosanac is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Dallas lands an elbow.
Bosanac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Bosanac avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Bosanac struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bosanac is defending well.
Dallas wants to control but Bosanac is keeping him busy.
Bosanac defending against the ground and pound.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Bosanac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Dallas landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Dallas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bosanac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bosanac is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas trying to control the position but Bosanac is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosanac is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB#
Dallas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bosanac has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dallas but great work by Bosanac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korben Dallas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Dallas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dallas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dallas looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Dallas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Dallas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
#T1#
Dallas misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dallas scores with a jab.
Dallas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Dallas throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox throws a push kick but Dallas slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knox is pressing down on Dallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Dallas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox 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.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Knox pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Dallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Dallas slips under a jab.
Dallas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Dallas misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Dallas tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Nice defenses there by Knox.#T4#
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dallas scores with a punch to the head.
Dallas cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
Dallas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Dallas lands a slapping body shot.
Dallas dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dallas jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Dallas scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Dallas throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas takes one to the chin there.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox. #KD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox drops Dallas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dallas looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Dallas is rocked!#T1#
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Dallas throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dallas's knee momentarily.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Dallas scores with a body shot.
Dallas throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dallas.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
Knox walks into a jab.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Dallas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Dallas scores with a shot to the body.
Dallas misses the jab.
Dallas misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dallas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dallas cracks Knox with a good jab.
Dallas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Dallas avoided it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dallas. That's going to slow Knox down.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Korben Dallas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dallas.
#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
Dallas in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knox to see if he's OK.
Dallas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knox is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Dallas sits in half guard.
Dallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knox throws out a leg kick but Dallas moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Dallas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Dallas's head but Dallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Dallas blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox throws a head kick but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dallas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dallas misses with a hook.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas fails with the takedown.
Dallas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dallas closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Dallas misses the jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Dallas tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Dallas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Dallas crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Dallas back to his feet!
Dallas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Kappa Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dallas.
Knox swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dallas. #T3#
Dallas tries to clinch up.
Dallas scores with a shot to the body.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox staying out of range there.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dallas shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Dallas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.#CL2#
Dallas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Knox.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dallas.
Dallas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dallas struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
#T4#
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Dallas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Dallas's ribcage. Dallas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dallas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dallas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
A jab from Dallas misses.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kappa Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dallas 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 171
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Gulf moves away from the strike by Dallas.
Dallas connects with a looping right hand.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dallas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas takes a swing at Gulf's ribcage but misses.
Dallas throws a hook but Gulf blocks it.
Dallas connects with a crisp jab.
Dallas misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely.
Gulf tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with a hook. Gulf ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dallas showed some decent athleticism there.
Dallas prevents Gulf from improving his position.
Gulf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gulf.#T1#
Gulf is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck.
Gulf keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Gulf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gulf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Gulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gulf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Dallas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gulf. #T2#
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dallas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gulf lands a nice short elbow.
Dallas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gulf.
Gulf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gulf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg.
Gulf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dallas defending well though.
Gulf trying to control from half guard but Dallas is working away.
Gulf thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Gulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Gulf there.
Gulf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gulf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gulf there. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gulf working Dallas over with strikes. #T4#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gulf is working away from the top position though.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Gulf has control of the leg.
Gulf is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.
Gulf working over Dallas with some ground and pound. Dallas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gulf thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
Dallas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gulf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gulf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gulf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dallas wants to control but Gulf is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leyte Gulf dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gulf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dallas, pushing him back against the cage.
Dallas lands with a left to the head.
Dallas takes a shot to the head.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dallas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gulf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dallas lands a shoulder strike.
Gulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Dallas controls his hands.
Dallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Gulf.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gulf drags the fight down to the ground.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leyte Gulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dallas can do to turn this around?
Dallas is working Gulf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dallas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dallas is pressing down on Gulf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gulf is holding on for now.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Gulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gulf is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Gulf's hands, connecting with Gulf's forehead.
Gulf regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas cracks Gulf with a solid left hand.
Gulf pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dallas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gulf wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas preventing the sweep.
Dallas trying to control but Gulf is working from the bottom.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gulf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
Dallas is working Gulf over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gulf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dallas is now in half guard.
Gulf gets full guard.
Dallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas is pushing down on Gulf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gulf is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dallas is keen to just control but Gulf is a slippery customer.
Gulf is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Gulf is pressing down on Dallas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Dallas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dallas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gulf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gulf is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gulf's head.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dallas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Dallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gulf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gulf trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gulf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gulf moves out of range as Dallas strikes.
Gulf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Gulf drops his hands momentarily and Dallas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Gulf has closed the distance and engaged Dallas in a clinch.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gulf. #TD#
Gulf jumps guard.
Gulf is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gulf's head.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas passes Gulf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but Gulf defending well. #T1#
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Gulf keeps moving.
Gulf trying to control the position.
Gulf 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.
Dallas throwing strikes from guard but Gulf blocks nicely.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
Gulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Gulf, not yet.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gulf has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gulf is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Dallas trying to control the position.
Dallas controlling Gulf's posture.
Gulf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gulf scoring with some ground and pound.
Gulf tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Gulf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gulf landing some decent shots from guard.
Dallas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gulf.
Gulf looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gulf stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Gulf landing some decent shots from guard.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gulf's guard. #REVB#
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Dallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gulf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dallas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gulf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Well, if Dallas 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.
Gulf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dallas lands a couple of digs.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Gulf.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gulf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dallas pulls Gulf in close to prevent any damage.
Gulf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dallas's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leyte Gulf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gulf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leyte Gulf!
Our winner, Leyte Gulf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Dallas moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dallas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dallas or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
A jab lands there for Dallas.
Dallas missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed scores with a jab.
Dallas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dallas has time to react.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dallas.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Dallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dallas is keen to just control but Reed is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Dallas prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed pulls Dallas in to control the position.
Dallas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dallas is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head to control his posture.
Reed controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Reed has Dallas pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed is continuing to stall.
Dallas pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Dallas trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dallas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dallas's back!#T3#
Reed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dallas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dallas turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed has his hands on Dallas's head, controlling the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Dallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Dallas prevents Reed from improving his position.
Dallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed is holding on to half guard well.
Dallas trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Dallas is out of range.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Dallas's head back.
Dallas misses with a straight left.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Reed.
A counter left hand to the body from Dallas misses its target.#TD#
Dallas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. Dallas is now in Reed's guard.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed is trying to keep Dallas in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is controlling Dallas's posture.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reed trying to control the position.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.#SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas being controlled here momentarily.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Dallas lands a couple of elbows.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head to control his posture.
Dallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Dallas's knee but Dallas avoids it well.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dallas is able to avoid easily.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Good shot there by Dallas.
Dallas tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dallas throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Dallas lands a body shot.
Dallas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Reed.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Dallas gets a double leg takedown into Reed's guard.
Dallas prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed has Dallas pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Reed gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Reed manages to retain guard.
Reed trying to control the position here.
Dallas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dallas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dallas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dallas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to prevent any damage.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Reed is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reed misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a body kick that stops Dallas in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Dallas moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Dallas works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed misses the body punch
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dallas slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed scores with a push kick.
Dallas lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Reed.
Dallas motions for Reed to come forward. Dallas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dallas.#T3#
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Dallas drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dallas has Reed pressed against the cage.
Dallas tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Dallas cracks Reed with a good jab.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Dallas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dallas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reed not doing much here.
Dallas wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
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 Korben Dallas.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Dallas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dallas scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunes checks the leg kick.
It looked like Dunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Dallas.
Dallas throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Dallas's belly button to the back.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dallas unleashes a big counter combination but Dunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dallas throws a right and a left that Dunes avoids nicely.
Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dallas throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Dallas.
Nice shot lands for Dunes.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes one on the button.
Dunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Dunes moves out of range easily.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dallas looking to score a takedown here. Dunes is defending well but Dallas drives through and ends up in Dunes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but Dallas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunes keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dallas cracks Dunes with a solid left hand.
Dallas passes Dunes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Dunes kicks Dallas off and gets back to his feet.
Dunes connects with a crisp jab.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Dunes swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dunes scores with a body shot.
Dunes throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dallas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dallas is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dallas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunes.
Donk. Dunes catches Dallas right on the button with a cross.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Dunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dallas doesn't seem phased though.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dallas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dallas.
Dunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Dunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dallas on the side of the head.
Dallas lands a nice shot that snaps Dunes's head back.
Dunes connects with a single shot there.
Dunes jabs Dallas right on the nose. Dallas blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Dallas.
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Dallas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunes's guard.
Dunes wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Dunes is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dallas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunes scores with a hook.
Dallas misses with a few strikes there.
Dunes thumps Dallas with a low kick.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas 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.
Dallas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dallas moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dallas in his tracks.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Dallas moves away and avoids it.
Dunes takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes scores with a nice strike.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes slips under a jab from Dallas.
Dunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
That kick from Dunes tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
Dallas throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Dallas throws a shot to the body.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Dallas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunes swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dunes as Dallas shoots in.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunes moves away.
Dunes lands a jab to Dallas's midsection.
Dallas slips a straight right by Dunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dallas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Dunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Dunes cracks a nice hook into Dallas's ribs.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dallas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunes slips under a jab.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas walks into a jab.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.
Dallas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dallas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dallas misses with a looping right.
Dunes throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Korben Dallas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Dallas's head but Dallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Dallas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Good exchange - Dunes coming out on top.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas is looking to land body kicks.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dallas to score with a decent uppercut.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
Dunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas lands with a right hand.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes slips a jab from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Dunes.
Dallas takes one to the chin there.
Dallas throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dallas tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Dunes blocks the low kick.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Dallas.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Dallas checks a low kick from Dunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Dunes scores with a nice right hand.
Dallas misses with a looping left.
Dunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunes with a body shot.
Dunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dallas thuds a left hand into Dunes's body.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dallas.
Some wild striking there from Dallas.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dallas dips to his left and cracks Dunes with an uppercut!
Dallas swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dallas takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Dallas shoots in for a double leg but Dunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dallas scores with a jab to the head.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dunes slips under a jab.
Dunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Dunes.
Dunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas slips under a jab from Dunes.
Dallas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Dunes misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Dallas misses.
A quick step to the side and Dunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Dallas saw that one coming.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dallas goes for a double leg but Dunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dunes continues to drive forward.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dallas checks a leg kick.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Dallas's belly button to the back.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dallas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunes's hands.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas is looking to clinch.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dallas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dallas throws a hook but Dunes blocks it.#T3#
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dallas is able to avoid easily.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Dunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dallas. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Dunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dallas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunes.
Dunes takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dallas flicks out a counter leg kick but Dunes steps away.
Dunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dallas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dallas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dallas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes 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.
Dunes stalks Dallas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallas's face. Dallas staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Dunes looks to land a right hand but Dallas moved out of range.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Dunes works Dallas's body with a nice hook.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Dallas 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.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunes swivels and escapes.
Dallas walks into a left hand.
Dunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dallas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunes's head.
A punch combination from Dallas misses.
Dallas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes lands a nice shot that snaps Dallas's head back.
Dallas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dallas swings for the body but Dunes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes lands a head shot.
Dunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Dallas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bird on the side of the head.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bird avoids it really well and circles away.
Bird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dallas.
Bird moves away from the strike by Dallas.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dallas swivels and escapes.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Bird swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bird wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Well, if Dallas 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.
Dallas wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Dallas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dallas is working for a kimura but Bird is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Dallas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bird is positioning himself well to prevent Dallas advancing to mount.
Bird continues to stall.
Bird has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bird wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dallas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dallas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bird is doing well to control the position and prevent Dallas from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.
Bird wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Dallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bird won't allow Dallas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bird is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dallas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dallas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bird has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Bird is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Dallas defends it easily.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Bird has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Bird has momentary wrist control but Dallas slips an elbow through the middle.
Dallas postures up in Bird's guard and throws a big left but Bird blocks it. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dallas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Dallas has managed to pass into half guard.
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Dallas trying to control the pace.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Dallas.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas is nestled in close to Bird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dallas misses.
Dallas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dallas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dallas slips a jab from Bird.
Bird takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dallas connects with a nice looking jab.
Dallas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dallas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range. #TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bird napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dallas working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird struggling a bit here.
Bird is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Bird is defending well.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Dallas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas working the ground and pound but Bird is defending the strikes.
Bird is looking to regain half guard here but Dallas keeps moving and retains side control.
Bird wants to control but Dallas postures up.
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
Dallas lands an elbow. #T3#
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Dallas scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Dallas trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A control attempt from Bird but he's now mounted!
Dallas avoids the attempt from Bird to control.
Dallas lands with some strikes.
Dallas looking to finish Bird with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bird!
Bird tries to control Dallas's body but Dallas pushes him off. Bird squirms to his side and now Dallas has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas not allowing Bird to control his hands.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Dallas looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korben Dallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dallas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Dallas avoids a kick to the body.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.#CL2#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dallas wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Dallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Makres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makres avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dallas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Dallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.#ES2#
Makres has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dallas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dallas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makres up against the cage.
Makres taking a breather. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #TD#
Dallas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.
Makres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by Makres!#REVB#
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing Makres from standing up.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makres's guard. #REVR##T3#
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makres wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas prevents Makres from getting back to his feet.
Dallas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Dallas postures up in Makres's guard and throws a big left but Makres blocks it.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makres is looking to stand back up but Dallas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makres.
Dallas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dallas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
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 Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Makres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Makres moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves away
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
Makres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dallas is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Dallas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Dallas.
Dallas trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dallas back against the cage.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Makres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makres to the mat. Makres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Makres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dallas.
Dallas won't allow Makres to get back to his feet.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dallas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makres has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dallas wants to control but Makres passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Dallas is looking to control Makres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Makres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas trying to control but Makres postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dallas is proving hard to escape from.
Makres stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dallas has Makres pulled in close to control his posture.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makres is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dallas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makres pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makres is looking to escape.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dallas prevents Makres from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Makres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dallas lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dallas misses with a hook
and Makres counters with a low kick, right behind Dallas 's knee. #CL2#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makres landing knees to the body.
Makres gets through Dallas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres works on Dallas's body with a couple of short punches.
Dallas tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Dallas pulls Makres into guard.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Makres stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab from Makres.
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makres delivers a nice body kick.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Makres lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres looks to clinch
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makres manages to circle out of the way.
A cross from Dallas lands.
Dallas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dallas.
It looks like Dallas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Dallas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makres lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dallas as he connects with a hook.
Makres misses with a looping right.
Dallas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Makres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Makres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korben Dallas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dallas stalling in the clinch but Makres improves position.
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas avoiding damage as Makres throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dallas blocks a body shot from Makres.
Dallas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Dallas.
Makres tries to work over Dallas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dallas.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
After winning the bout, Korben Dallas 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:
SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Dallas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Dallas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
And Dallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Muhapuro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dallas 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.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. Dallas shakes it off.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muhapuro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A low kick from Muhapuro misses #CL2#
and Dallas counters by clinching up.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dallas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dallas is trying to stall.
Dallas tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks.
Muhapuro lands a left hand.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro lands an uppercut.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Dallas.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Dallas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dallas goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Muhapuro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dallas scrambles back to his feet.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that misses.
Dallas throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro lunges at Dallas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dallas's hand.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dallas's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Dallas moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dallas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Muhapuro cracks Dallas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Muhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dallas checks a leg kick nicely.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhapuro throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Dallas lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Muhapuro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dallas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Jab by Muhapuro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Dallas as he checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dallas avoids the body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muhapuro.
Dallas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dallas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Muhapuro is predictable there
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dallas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Muhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dallas checks it well.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dallas can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dallas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
Dallas checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dallas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dallas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Muhapuro - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Muhapuro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dallas! But no joy.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dallas.
Muhapuro cracks Dallas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Dallas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a one two! Dallas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dallas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muhapuro defends it well.
Dallas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muhapuro tries to work over Dallas's front leg with a kick but Dallas checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dallas! But no joy.
Muhapuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dallas is out of range.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro sets himself, and Dallas steps forward looking for the clinch! Muhapuro avoids it this time.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Dallas avoids the punch easily.
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!
Muhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Muhapuro jabs at Dallas's body.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Muhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Muhapuro misses.
Dallas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab lands there for Muhapuro.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dallas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dallas's hands.
Dallas blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Muhapuro misses the jab.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dallas sizes up Muhapuro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dallas slips under a jab.
Dallas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Dallas.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Dallas's leg. Dallas is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dallas. That did some damage!
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Muhapuro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but Dallas checks it
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dallas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
Dallas takes one to the side of the head.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro tries to land a leg kick but Dallas saw it coming and moves away.
Dallas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dallas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a straight right. Dallas didn't see that one coming.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
A clash of legs there as Dallas blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Muhapuro misses
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muhapuro tries a low kick but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dallas has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Muhapuro.
Dallas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
Dallas wants to stall.
Dallas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
A right hook to the body lands for Muhapuro.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dallas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dallas tries to stall but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
Dallas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muhapuro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dallas can turn it around.
Dallas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
Dallas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas. #TD2#
Dallas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Muhapuro is trying to keep an underhook but Dallas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Muhapuro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dallas misses with a body shot.
Muhapuro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro connects with a looping right hand.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Muhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
Dallas throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dallas slips under a jab.#T3#
Muhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dallas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dallas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dallas slips a jab from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro 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.
Muhapuro misses with a hook
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas avoids a kick to the body.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Dallas slips under a jab from Muhapuro.
A little jabbing left from Dallas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Dallas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dallas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muhapuro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dallas blocking some punches.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Dallas.
Muhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas lands with a left to the head.
Dallas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muhapuro smiles and moves away.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhapuro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Dias motions for Dallas to come forward. Dias throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Dallas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
Dias throws a right hand that Dallas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dallas also avoids with ease.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias misses with the combination.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Dias avoids it easily.
Dallas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dias falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Dallas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias wants to stand and escape but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Dallas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dias wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Dallas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dallas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dias keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Dallas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dias wants to get back to his feet but Dallas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dias is looking to stand up but Dallas isn't so interested in that idea.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dallas trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Dias wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him. #T2#
Dallas throws a big right hand that misses.
Dallas won't allow Dias to get back to his feet.
Dallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quintus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
A little jabbing left from Dallas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice combination there by Dias.
Dias misses with a two punch combination.
And Dallas tries to counter it with a takedown but Dias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dias looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
Dias cracks Dallas with an open hand slap.
Dallas checks a low kick from Dias.
Dias misses with a double jab
and Dallas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Dallas checks a leg kick.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Dallas dives in and scores a takedown into Dias's guard.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Dallas stops Dias from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dias trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dias wants to stand and escape but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dallas is controlling him. #T4#
Dallas working some strikes from top position.
Dallas stops Dias from standing up.
Dallas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dias wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dallas manages to pass to side control.
Dallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dias is looking to escape.
Dallas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dias is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dias lands a slapping body shot.
Dias throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dias misses with a shot to the body
and Dallas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dallas throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
Dias lands a nice looking body shot.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dias.
Dallas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a single leg into guard. Dias didn't expect that.
Dallas prevents Dias from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Dias is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas. #T1##TD2#
Dallas pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias wants to stand but Dallas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias wanted to stand there but Dallas had control of the position. #SU#
Dias gets to his feet - Dallas follows without any prompting.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dias throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Dallas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dias working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Dallas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2##SUB2#
Dallas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dias, who protects the arm well.
Dallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias tries to escape but Dallas is in control. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dallas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dias sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dallas in side control, throwing shots but Dias defends.
Dias is trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dias tries to escape but Dallas is in control.
Dallas trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dallas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Dallas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dallas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working. #SUB2#
Dias is wriggling around trying to escape but Dallas has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Dias taps out and Dallas picks up the big win! Great work there by Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dallas. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar cracks Dallas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Escobar gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dallas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dallas lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dallas wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Dallas postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Dallas stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Escobar is defending well. #SUB#
Dallas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar sees it coming and defends easily.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Dallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escobar wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Dallas thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dallas throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Dallas backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas misses the jab.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Dallas should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Dallas jumps back.
Dallas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Dallas coming out on top.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a body shot.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Dallas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar enables Dallas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Dallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escobar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dallas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Escobar misses with some punches.
A short right from Dallas on the inside.
Dallas lands a right hand.
Dallas tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Dallas looking for a takedown.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Escobar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Escobar to the mat. Escobar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Dallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Dallas controlling him for the moment.
Dallas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Dallas wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Korben Dallas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Dallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dallas throws a combination. Escobar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dallas throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Good work by Dallas as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar shoots and misses
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Dallas's head.
Dallas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Dallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dallas prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Escobar is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Dallas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
Dallas wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Escobar recovers full guard.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.#SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
Dallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Escobar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dallas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Escobar has tightened it up now! Dallas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dallas wants to clinch.
Coryatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Coryatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dallas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coryatt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dallas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas lands with a shot to the body.
Coryatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Coryatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Dallas.#T1#
Dallas moves out of range as Coryatt strikes.
Coryatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coryatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coryatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dallas slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
It looked like Coryatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coryatt throws out a loose jab but Dallas uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Dallas drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dallas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Dallas wants to control from the top but Coryatt keeps moving.
Dallas passes Coryatt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coryatt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coryatt is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Dallas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dallas with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Dallas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Coryatt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.#T3##SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Coryatt is defending well.
Dallas scores with punches from side control.
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.
Dallas cracks Coryatt with a big right hand but Coryatt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dallas scores with punches from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dallas trying to control the action but Coryatt is working from the bottom.
Dallas tries to move to mount but Coryatt blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Dallas stalls from top position.
Coryatt is trying to buck Dallas off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dallas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coryatt's head backwards.
Coryatt misses with a body kick.
Dallas swings for the body but Coryatt moves out of range.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Coryatt tried to counter with a leg kick but Dallas avoided it.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coryatt.
Dallas misses with a wild body shot.
Dallas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Coryatt moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coryatt.
Coryatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Coryatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coryatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dallas.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Coryatt misses the target.#T1#
Coryatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dallas swinging wildly here.
Dallas connects with a jab.
Dallas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coryatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Coryatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coryatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dallas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coryatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dallas scrambles back to his feet.
Dallas scores with a nice right hand.
Coryatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dallas throws out the jab.
Coryatt dips to his left and cracks Dallas with an uppercut!#ROC#Dallas is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coryatt.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Coryatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dallas.
Dallas lands a jab to the nose.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coryatt.
Coryatt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coryatt slips a jab from Dallas.
Coryatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Dallas finds it's target.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dallas was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
Coryatt blocks a jab.
Coryatt throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Coryatt stuffs the takedown attempt from Dallas. Dallas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coryatt moves away.
Coryatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Coryatt slips under a jab.
Dallas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Coryatt misses.
Dallas stalks Coryatt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coryatt's face. Coryatt staggers backwards, shaken.
Dallas throws a nice looking combination but Coryatt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coryatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coryatt has time to react.
Korben Dallas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coryatt has time to react.
A lazy body kick from Coryatt #TD2#
and Dallas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coryatt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Coryatt has wrist control.
Coryatt being controlled here, momentarily.
Coryatt wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position. #T4#
Coryatt keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Dallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coryatt is looking to stand up but Dallas isn't so interested in that idea.
Coryatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coryatt tries to get out of the position.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Coryatt keeps moving.
Dallas stops Coryatt from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dallas pushes down on Coryatt's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coryatt defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Good leg kick by Dallas.
Nice takedown defense from Coryatt. No joy for Dallas on that attempt.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dallas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coryatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Dallas scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dallas scores with the left hand. Coryatt knows he should have avoided that one.
Crunch! Coryatt slams his shin into Dallas's torso.
Coryatt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dallas to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coryatt. That's going to slow Dallas down.
Coryatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Coryatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dallas lands a nice hook to Coryatt's body. Coryatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dallas misses with a hook
and Coryatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Coryatt throws out a powerful jab.
Chris Coryatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dallas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coryatt blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dallas.
Coryatt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coryatt as he jumps to the side.
Chris Coryatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.#T2#
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Coryatt misses the target.
Coryatt cracks Dallas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coryatt throwing a counter right hand but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dallas. That snapped Coryatt's head back.
Dallas is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Coryatt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coryatt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coryatt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Dallas cracks a nice hook into Coryatt's ribs.
Dallas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dallas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coryatt.
Coryatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Dallas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCoryatt.
Coryatt walks into a straight right hand from Dallas.
Dallas misses with a hook to the body
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Dallas swings widly with a right hand
letting Coryatt counter with a right hand.
Dallas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coryatt.
Coryatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Dallas finds it's way through Coryatt's defenses.
Coryatt misses with a body kick.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coryatt moves away.
Chris Coryatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coryatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Donk. Dallas catches Coryatt right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.
Dallas misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Coryatt misses the target.
Dallas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Coryatt finish him?
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt - Coryatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coryatt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dallas takes a swing at Coryatt's ribcage but misses.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coryatt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Coryatt.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Korben Dallas.
Well Dallas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Korben Dallas!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Korben Dallas!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Korben Dallas 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:
BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes takes one on the button.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Dallas takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas passes into half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Dallas is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dallas pulls his head out easily.
Dallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Hughes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard but Dallas has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Dallas has hold of Hughes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hughes seems comfortable defending it but Dallas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hughes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hughes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dallas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
Dallas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae blocks a jab.
McCrae slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dallas moves away from the strike by McCrae.
Dallas looks for a takedown but McCrae sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dallas, as that shot connected.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae looks to land a left hand but Dallas moved out of range nicely.
McCrae lands a body shot.
#T1#
Dallas throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
McCrae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from McCrae misses #TD#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but McCrae keeps moving.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCrae is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Dallas trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
Dallas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dallas 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.
Dallas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrae is keeping the position for now.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCrae trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCrae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dallas in his tracks.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from McCrae lands.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrae digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
Nice shot by Dallas.
McCrae takes one to the chin there.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
Dallas throws a big counter combination but McCrae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dallas misses with a hook. McCrae ducked under it nicely.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCrae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallas moves away.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Dallas counters with a left to the body.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab.
McCrae scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCrae misses with a hook.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
McCrae throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
McCrae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Dallas.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
McCrae misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Dallas moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
A left lands for McCrae.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dallas connects with the punch.
Dallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCrae lands a head shot.
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dallas.
Nice defenses there by Dallas.
Dallas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dallas lands a jab.
Gus McCrae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dallas scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas cracks McCrae with an open hand slap.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dallas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Dallas rushes McCrae and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Dallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCrae.
A hook to the body from McCrae.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae working aggressively here.
McCrae looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dallas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Dallas has McCrae pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCrae manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dallas wants a takedown.
Dallas misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dallas working aggressively here.
Dallas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCrae after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCrae.
Dallas can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
McCrae breaks from the clinch.
Dallas throws out a loose jab but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
A big right from Dallas misses.
Dallas scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
McCrae works Dallas's body with a nice hook.
Dallas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCrae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dallas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae clobbers Dallas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Dallas is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Dallas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dallas seems to have got his legs back now.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Dallas closes the distance and clinches up with McCrae, looking for a takedown. Dallas pushes McCrae against the cage but McCrae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Dallas cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae punishes Dallas's body with a nice straight punch.
McCrae cracks Dallas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Dallas's body.
McCrae blocks a jab.
Dallas slips a jab from McCrae.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCrae misses the jab.
Dallas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCrae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
Dallas jabs at McCrae's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCrae throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.#T4#
McCrae lands a jab to the head.
Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas misses with a jab to the body
and McCrae counters with a stiff right hand.
Dallas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dallas misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from McCrae as Dallas shoots in.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Dallas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from McCrae misses.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae scores with a nice head shot.
McCrae misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dallas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dallas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas feinted with a counter takedown.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
Dallas throws a lazy uppercut
letting McCrae counter with a right hand.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas slips under a jab from McCrae.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrae.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCrae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dallas moves out of range as McCrae strikes.#T1#
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCrae there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
McCrae swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallas.
McCrae throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
McCrae lands an overhand right.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Dallas moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Dallas misses. #CL#
Dallas has McCrae up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
McCrae blocks an uppercut.
Dallas tries to stall but McCrae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dallas has a couple of punches blocked by McCrae.
Dallas controlling the action here for a moment.
Dallas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCrae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dallas misses with some punches.
#T3#
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas has McCrae pushed against the cage.
Dallas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dallas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McCrae tries to circle away but Dallas has him pinned against the cage.
Gus McCrae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCrae misses with some punches.
McCrae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dallas misses with the head strike.
McCrae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas. #T4#
Dallas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCrae throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrae.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas lands a body shot.
Dallas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas.
McCrae tries a body shot but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas misses with some punches.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas tries to work over McCrae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gus McCrae.
I've got McCrae 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Gus McCrae!
Gus McCrae wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus McCrae thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hearn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearn keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Hearn keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas stops Hearn from standing up.
Hearn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas chips away with some ground and pound.
Dallas stops Hearn from standing up.
Hearn keeping full guard, as Dallas tries to pass.
Dallas stops Hearn from standing up. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hearn scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Dallas drives through and clinches with Hearn against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
Dallas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hearn controls his hands.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dallas blocking some punches.
Hearn throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dallas tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dallas scores with a shot to the side of Hearn's head.
Hearn blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Dallas is working Hearn over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dallas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hearn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dallas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dallas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dallas.
Hearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dallas.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas blocks an uppercut.
Hearn scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Dallas.
Dallas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearn working aggressively here.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearn.
#T3#
Hearn misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dallas fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas.
Hearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hearn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korben Dallas.
Hearn prevents a body shot from Dallas.
Dallas blocking some punches.
Hearn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dallas.
Dallas just leaning against Hearn, taking a breather.
Hearn blocks a body shot from Dallas.
Hearn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Dallas is trying to force a seperation but Hearn has the dominant position.
Dallas taking a breather. #TD2#
Dallas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hearn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4##ES#
Hearn has one foot on Dallas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hearn tries to land a leg kick but Dallas saw it coming and moves away.
Dallas misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Hearn has closed the distance and engaged Dallas in a clinch.
Hearn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dallas controls his hands.
Dallas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hearn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
Dallas misses with the head strike.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dallas prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Dallas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dallas looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearn pushes Dallas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Thomas Hearn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hearn slips under a jab.
Hearn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dallas just manages to avoid it.
Hearn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dallas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hearn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dallas backs up against the cage.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hearn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dallas wants to clinch up but Hearn keeps it at a distance.
Hearn slips under a jab from Dallas.
Hearn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dallas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn lands a head kick!
Dallas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hearn tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Dallas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hearn is fending him off so far but Dallas persists. Nope, Hearn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas Hearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hearn avoids it really well and circles away.
As Dallas tries to get set, Hearn tries to push him back and clinch up but Dallas manages to avoid the attempt.
Hearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a single leg into guard. Hearn didn't expect that.
Dallas is working Hearn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hearn wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. Hearn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by Hearn!#REVR#
Hearn controlling from the top position.
Hearn trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Dallas looking for a guillotine here but Hearn defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dallas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hearn rolls with it to try and escape but Dallas cranks on the arm and Hearn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korben Dallas!
After winning the bout, Korben Dallas 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:
BBFC SYNDICATE 4
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Dallas throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Bar counters with a single leg into guard. Dallas didn't expect that. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
Dallas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dallas is trying to keep Bar in close.
Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dallas passes into half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dallas lands a couple of digs.
Dallas trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bar prevents Dallas from improving position.
Bar is trying to improve his position.
Bar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dallas off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Bar is looking for the choke from the back position but Dallas is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Dallas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Bar looking for the RNC.
Dallas rolls, trying to escape but Bar keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Bar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Dallas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Dallas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Bar! |
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Event:
BBFC 14: Connor Vs. Merel
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Dallas.
Dallas ducks right into an uppercut from Wilheim.
Dallas scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilheim should have avoided that one.
Dallas 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.
Dallas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Wilheim's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dallas walks into a straight right hand from Wilheim.
Wilheim just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but Wilheim moved out of range.
Wilheim throws a leg kick but Dallas checks it.
A slow jab from Dallas misses its intended target.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilheim jabs Dallas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dallas misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Dallas misses the target.
Dallas tries to clinch up but Wilheim circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilheim.
Wilheim throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dallas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilheim.
Wilheim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dallas doesn't seem bothered though.
Dallas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilheim throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilheim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Wilheim throws the kick towards the body but Dallas avoids it.
Dallas lands a lovely overhand right.
Dallas lands a jab.
Wilheim tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.
Wilheim throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Wilheim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dallas lands a right hook to the body.
Wilheim tries to clinch up.
Wilheim throws a hook but Dallas blocks it.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilheim.
A shot to the liver by Dallas. Beautiful body shot.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Wilheim saw that one coming.
Wilheim misses with an uppercut. Dallas saw that one coming.
Wilheim misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a single leg into guard. Wilheim didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas passes Wilheim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dallas throwing shots but Wilheim is blocking nicely. #T2#
Dallas throwing shots but Wilheim is blocking nicely.
Wilheim is not content to let Dallas control the position.#SUB2#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilheim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dallas is looking to advance position but Wilheim won't allow it.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilheim keeps working.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Wilheim recovers full guard.
Dallas looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Dallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dallas postures up and lands a big shot to Wilheim's brow.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilheim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dallas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Wilheim.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas postures up in Wilheim's guard and throws a big left but Wilheim blocks it.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dallas passes into half guard.
Wilheim tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
Wilheim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dallas trying to control the action but Wilheim is working from the bottom.
Dallas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dallas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dallas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilheim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dallas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick from Wilheim is predictable there #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilheim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dallas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dallas connects with a nice short shot to Wilheim's temple.
Dallas working Wilheim over with strikes.
Wilheim has hold of Dallas's hands but Dallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dallas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilheim is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Dallas.
Still in half guard, Dallas seems content to control.#SUB2#
Dallas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Dallas trying to pass the guard but Wilheim defending well.
Dallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas thows a huge punch but Wilheim dodges it nicely.
Dallas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilheim!
Dallas controlling from mount. #T2#
Dallas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilheim looks a forlorn figure.
Dallas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dallas lands a big shot there that rocks Wilheim but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Dallas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wilheim is now in Dallas's guard. A big mistake from Dallas there, giving up the dominant position!
Wilheim stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Wilheim trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas trying to keep a closed guard but Wilheim is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Wilheim wants to stand but Dallas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
Wilheim wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet. #SUB2#
Wilheim sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dallas doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Wilheim paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dallas - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korben Dallas!
A relieved looking Korben Dallas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Heinrich Wilheim was interviewed post fight and said 'First defeat of my career all respect my opponent tonight, I will refocus and come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 92 Camara vs Peieira
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardozo avoids the body shot from Dallas.
A swing and a miss from Cardozo.#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dallas is trying to defend but Cardozo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardozo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardozo is thwarting Dallas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallas defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Cardozo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dallas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cardozo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Dallas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cardozo is working away from the top position though.
Cardozo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardozo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dallas wants to control but Cardozo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dallas gets full guard.#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Cardozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardozo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallas is keeping the position for now.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cardozo passes into half guard.
Dallas gets full guard.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cardozo trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard.
Dallas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardozo.
Cardozo trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardozo swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas digs a good hook to Cardozo's body.
#TD2#
Cardozo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cardozo showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Cardozo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cardozo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dallas.
Cardozo misses with a looping left.#TD#
Dallas feints and as Cardozo raises his hands in defense, Dallas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Cardozo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dallas stacks Cardozo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dallas!
Cardozo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dallas cracks Cardozo with a big right hand but Cardozo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cardozo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardozo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to work for a kimura but Dallas is defending well.
#T1#
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Cardozo has control of the leg.
Cardozo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura but Dallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardozo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardozo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dallas is defending well.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas regains half guard.#T2#
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Cardozo wants to control but Dallas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cardozo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dallas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cardozo moves nicely into side control.
Dallas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cardozo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dallas tries to improve position but can't.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
Dallas tries to hold on but Cardozo postures up.#T3#
Cardozo tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Cardozo isn't that keen on the idea.
Cardozo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardozo tries to control but Dallas wriggling away.
Dallas tries to hold on but Cardozo postures up.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Cardozo isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Dallas regains half guard.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Dallas is having none of it.
Cardozo is looking to advance position but Dallas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cardozo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallas defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo wants to pass to mount but Dallas is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Douglas Cardozo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dallas or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardozo, which made it look bad.
Cardozo misses with a body shot.
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Dallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cardozo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cardozo manages to get back to half guard.
Cardozo is looking to improve his position.
Cardozo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardozo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardozo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardozo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. #REVB##T1#
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dallas looking to control.
#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a triangle but Cardozo pushes his legs off easily.
Dallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardozo is one step ahead there.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass.
Dallas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardozo is aware though and is defending well.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardozo defends it easily.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardozo looking to pass the guard.
Cardozo passes into half guard.
Dallas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dallas.
Douglas Cardozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cardozo working some strikes from top position.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Douglas Cardozo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dallas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardozo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardozo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardozo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Cardozo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dallas trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardozo swinging wildly here.
Dallas attempts a counter takedown but Cardozo avoids it well and moves away.
Cardozo sizes up Dallas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cardozo slips a straight right by Dallas.
Dallas misses with a body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Cardozo's head but Cardozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardozo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dallas on the side of the head. #TD2#
Cardozo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dallas did well to prevent Cardozo getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Cardozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cardozo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Cardozo!
A very excited looking Douglas Cardozo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CMMA 79 Dallas vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
McWrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McWrestler is looking to advance position but Dallas won't allow it.
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard but McWrestler has mounted him!
Dallas tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dallas's coaches at Training Grounds have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but McWrestler isn't that keen on the idea.
Dallas tries to lock up and control but McWrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dallas is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
McWrestler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dallas?
McWrestler with shots to the head and body - Dallas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dallas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McWrestler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas gets back to full guard.
McWrestler is in close to Dallas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
McWrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Dallas is trying to maintain the position but McWrestler is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dallas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McWrestler pulls his head out easily.
McWrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dallas controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dallas's head.
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
McWrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler slips nicely into half guard.
McWrestler passes into side control, despite Dallas's attempt to control the position.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas is not content to let McWrestler control the position.
Dallas manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWrestler's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas trying to hold on to McWrestler's head to control him but McWrestler postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dallas misses with a right hand #CL2#
and McWrestler counters by clinching up.
McWrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
McWrestler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
McWrestler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dallas regains guard immediately.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving. #SUB#
Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McWrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McWrestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWrestler has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McWrestler has his hands on Dallas's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. McWrestler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by McWrestler!#REVB#
Dallas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but McWrestler is retaining full guard.
Dallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dallas trying to control but McWrestler is working from the bottom.
McWrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dallas is working McWrestler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but McWrestler has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWrestler is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dallas winds up and cracks McWrestler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas is trying to control. McWrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McWrestler manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
McWrestler controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas lands a couple of elbows.
Dallas working some strikes from top position.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dallas's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McWrestler is aware though and is defending well.
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
McWrestler is in close to Dallas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler is working Dallas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
McWrestler distracts Dallas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Dallas has wrist control.
Dallas controls McWrestler momentarily but McWrestler frees himself.
McWrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dallas wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler slips nicely into half guard.
McWrestler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from McWrestler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McWrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dallas tries to buck McWrestler off but McWrestler is having none of it.
Dallas is trying to control McWrestler's posture but McWrestler avoids it.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McWrestler slips a nice elbow through Dallas's hands, connecting with Dallas's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dallas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
McWrestler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dallas.
Dallas is trying to control the action in half guard but McWrestler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dallas prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
Dallas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWrestler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dallas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dallas's back!
McWrestler scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#Dallas is rocked!
McWrestler lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Oh Dallas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dallas looking very determined here, making life difficult for McWrestler.
Korben Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Dallas trying to control the position but McWrestler manages to sink in the hooks.
McWrestler lands a shot to the body.
McWrestler keeps control of the position as Dallas tries to break free.
McWrestler throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dallas could be in trouble here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from McWrestler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McWrestler is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Dallas is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude McWrestler!
A victorious Dude McWrestler 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:
CMMA 63 Yrjke vs Dallas
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Yrkje scores with a hook.#TD2#
Dallas looking to score a takedown here. Yrkje is defending well but Dallas drives through and ends up in Yrkje's guard.
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. Yrkje uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by Yrkje!#REVR#
Yrkje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dallas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dallas looking to control but Yrkje passes into half guard.
Dallas trying to control but Yrkje postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Dallas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yrkje passes into side control!
Dallas tries to buck Yrkje off but Yrkje is having none of it.
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
Dallas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Dallas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yrkje doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yrkje manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Yrkje trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Yrkje trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dallas working a defensive guard but Yrkje manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dallas tries to buck Yrkje off but Yrkje is having none of it.
Dallas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dallas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yrkje defending well though. #T3#
Yrkje avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dallas.
Dallas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dallas is keen to just control but Yrkje is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yrkje is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Yrkje keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dallas is trying to control. Yrkje wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dallas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dallas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yrkje is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yrkje blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dallas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dallas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Yrkje to regain full guard.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Yrkje has wrist control.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yrkje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dallas to score with a decent uppercut.
Dallas tries to move into range but Yrkje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dallas walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yrkje missing with a left hand there. Dallas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dallas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yrkje was well out of range. Poor timing from Dallas.
Dallas throws a body punch but Yrkje moves out of range.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yrkje moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yrkje fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yrkje throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yrkje wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yrkje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje managing to control the position.
Yrkje preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Yrkje utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dallas is pushing down on Yrkje's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yrkje is fighting to maintain full guard but Dallas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Korben Dallas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dallas controlling the action here.
Dallas throwing shots but Yrkje is blocking nicely.
Dallas thows a huge punch but Yrkje dodges it nicely.
Dallas content to control rather than advance.
Yrkje keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dallas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yrkje keeps working.
Dallas is just content to waste time from the top position. Yrkje takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Yrkje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yrkje throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Toby Keith Yrkje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Yrkje throws a hook to the side of Dallas's head but Dallas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yrkje swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yrkje throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yrkje avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dallas.
Dallas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yrkje knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallas wants to take a breather but Yrkje is having none of it. #T4#
Dallas misses with a head shot. Yrkje uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dallas throws a strike but Yrkje rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Dallas looking to control.
Yrkje slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Dallas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yrkje escapes and throws Dallas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallas struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Korben Dallas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dallas scores with a jab to the head.
Dallas misses with a straight left.
Yrkje sizes up Dallas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yrkje thuds his right hand into Dallas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dallas throws a jab but it's blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje lands a jab to the nose.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Dallas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dallas shoots for a double leg takedown but Yrkje sprawls well. He's pushed Dallas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Dallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Yrkje moved out of range nicely.
Yrkje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Yrkje catches Dallas right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Dallas is rocked!
Dallas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Yrkje finish him?
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Dallas.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Yrkje on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dallas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dallas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dallas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrkje takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yrkje looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yrkje sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yrkje loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Yrkje avoids it easily.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yrkje bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yrkje swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Yrkje misses its intended target.
Dallas cracks Yrkje with an open hand slap.
Dallas blocks a jab.
Yrkje fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yrkje throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Dallas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yrkje!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas lands a few punches from side control.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Dallas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yrkje can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Dallas crashes against the mat.
Dallas is putting a hurting on Yrkje here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Yrkje is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dallas in side control, throwing shots but Yrkje defends.
Korben Dallas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dallas taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Dallas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yrkje is looking to regain half guard here but Dallas keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Yrkje's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yrkje is trying to escape the position but Dallas is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Yrkje misses.
Dallas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yrkje on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korben Dallas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dallas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMMA 53 Torres vs Longchain
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Leyva misses the target.
Fernando Leyva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dallas. #TD#
Dallas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dallas throws an elbow but Leyva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dallas trying to control the position but Leyva is working away.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Leyva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leyva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leyva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dallas has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dallas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas looks up at the clock and then as Leyva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dallas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dallas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leyva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dallas landing strikes.
Dallas scores with punches from side control.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Dallas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leyva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leyva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dallas landing a few strikes.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas working the body and head with strikes.
Dallas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leyva some visible discomfort.
Dallas lands some shots froms side control.
Leyva is trying to buck Dallas off.
Check out the look on Dallas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dallas lands an elbow.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
Dallas looks up at the clock and then as Leyva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dallas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leyva keeps working.
Dallas scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Leyva tries to escape but Dallas is in control.
Dallas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#ES2#
Leyva sneaks out the side door and pushes Dallas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fernando Leyva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas's corner calls for a 1-2. Dallas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leyva throws a body shot but no joy.
Leyva throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leyva. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leyva thuds his right hand into Dallas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leyva misses with a body shot.
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leyva.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leyva tries to bum rush Dallas with a series of wild strikes but Dallas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Dallas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leyva's guard.#ES2#
Leyva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dallas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Leyva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leyva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leyva takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leyva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dallas counters with a shoot takedown. Leyva fights it but they end up in guard.
Dallas is standing up over Leyva. Leyva looks to escape but Dallas dives into side control.
#REVB#
Dallas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leyva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Korben Dallas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dallas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dallas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dallas scoring with punches from side control.
Leyva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Leyva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dallas working the ground and pound but Leyva is defending the strikes.
Dallas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dallas scoring with punches and elbows.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas is putting a hurting on Leyva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dallas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dallas prevents Leyva from escaping the position.
Dallas lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Dallas throws a strike aimed at the side of Leyva's head but Leyva avoids it well.
Leyva pushes Dallas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dallas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Leyva trying to remain calm as Dallas controls from the top position.
Dallas is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Leyva is rocked!
Leyva wants to get back to his feet but Dallas drags him back down.
Leyva is still in real trouble! Can Dallas finish him?
Dallas trying to control the action but Leyva is working from the bottom.
Leyva seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas working the ground and pound but Leyva is defending the strikes.
Dallas working the head and body with strikes.
Leyva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Dallas! That's hurt Leyva! Will he recover? Dallas fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korben Dallas!
A victorious Korben Dallas 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:
CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Leyva gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Leyva manages to retain guard.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dallas prevents Leyva from getting back to his feet.
Dallas looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Leyva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dallas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dallas wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Leyva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyva.
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leyva.
Dallas has his takedown stuffed
and Leyva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dallas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas cracks Leyva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
Dallas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leyva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leyva parries the strikes from Dallas easily there. Dallas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leyva to escape.
#T1#
Dallas prevents Leyva from escaping the position.
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow.
Dallas is putting a hurting on Leyva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Leyva is pushing Dallas's head away, looking to escape. Dallas manages to hold on to the position though.
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dallas is chipping away with strikes.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dallas lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Dallas.
Dallas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leyva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dallas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Leyva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Leyva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dallas.
Leyva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leyva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dallas is controlling him well.
An elbow from Dallas crashes against the mat.
Dallas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Leyva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dallas.
Leyva wants to get back to his feet.
Dallas working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallas tries to score with some ground and pound. Leyva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dallas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leyva is trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas misses with the ground and pound.
Dallas landing strikes.
Leyva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dallas landing a few strikes. #ROC#Leyva is rocked!
Dallas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leyva is still in real trouble! Can Dallas finish him?
Dallas cracks Leyva with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dallas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leyva is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korben Dallas!
An out of breath Korben Dallas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMMA 25 Warrior vs Oakley
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dallas is defended easily by Salvador.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dallas.
Salvador feints the counter takedown.
Dallas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvador.
Salvador slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvador tries to sprawl out of it but Dallas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvador manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses.
Dallas has a takedown stuffed.#T1##TD2#
Salvador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dallas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salvador trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Salvador 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 Dallas's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dallas is looking to reverse the position.
Dallas sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Salvador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dallas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvador.
Salvador is trying to control the action in half guard but Dallas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dallas actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Salvador is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Dallas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallas is pressing down on Salvador's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salvador is aware though and is defending well.
Salvador pushing down on Dallas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salvador wants to control but Dallas is keeping him busy.
Salvador passes the guard and advances to mount!
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
Salvador can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dallas is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salvador controlling from the full mount. #T3##SUB2#
Salvador has hold of Dallas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dallas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dallas tries to reverse the position but Salvador maintains control.
Dallas gets back to half guard.
Dallas tries to roll over but Salvador keeps him under control.
Salvador uses his free foot to push down on Dallas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dallas. #SUB2#
Salvador is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dallas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dallas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Dallas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Salvador is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Salvador looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dallas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Salvador avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that round.
That's time! Dallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dallas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvador's guard.
Salvador pulls Dallas in to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salvador managing to control the position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
Salvador keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dallas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvador has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dallas has managed to get both his arms back between Salvador's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Salvador trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Salvador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Salvador is keeping the position.
Dallas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Salvador looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dallas has picked Salvador up and slammed him! Salvador can't keep hold of the triangle and Dallas manages to pass to side control!
Salvador can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvador tries to bench press Dallas off him but Dallas keeps the position.
Dallas trying to control the position but Salvador is working away.
Dallas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A control attempt from Salvador but he's now mounted!
Dallas takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Salvador just trying to survive but Dallas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Salvador is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bibiano Salvador has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dallas wants to control but Salvador is keeping busy.#T3#
Dallas is hanging on to Salvador's back as he tries to escape.
Dallas doesn't have the hooks in and Salvador manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Dallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvador defends it easily.#SUB#
Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvador gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Salvador from controlling successfully.
Salvador advances to half guard.
Salvador seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Dallas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvador trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvador has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dallas has his foot on Salvador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvador works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvador defends well.#SUB#
Salvador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvador has managed to get both his arms back between Dallas's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvador wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dallas dives in and grabs Salvador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvador pushes down on Dallas's head and hops out.
Salvador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dallas defends it well.
A slow jab from Salvador misses its intended target.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dallas slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvador, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dallas slips under a jab from Salvador.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dallas as he avoids it easily.
Dallas attempts a counter takedown but Salvador avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Salvador has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dallas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick and Dallas moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dallas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvador tries to avoid it but Dallas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvador to the ground. Salvador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dallas.
Nice takedown defense from Salvador. No joy for Dallas on that attempt. #TD#
Dallas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvador sprawls well initially but Dallas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvador desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dallas wants to take a breather but Salvador is having none of it.
Salvador is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Salvador works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dallas stays in close to Salvador's body and controls the position.
Salvador has control of Dallas's left arm, preventing Dallas from doing any damage.
Salvador looking to control.
#SUB2#
Salvador is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvador looking to control but Dallas passes into half guard.
Dallas is trying to control. Salvador wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dallas controlling the pace. #T3#
Salvador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dallas is thwarting Salvador's attempts to control the position.
Salvador has his hands clasped together around Dallas's back. He's all about the action.
Dallas is thwarting Salvador's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dallas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salvador doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dallas.
Salvador gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvador trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.#TD#
Dallas feints and as Salvador raises his hands in defense, Dallas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dallas is fighting to break Salvador's control of his arms but Salvador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salvador has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvador wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Korben Dallas.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FFS 19: Micanopy
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
#TD#
Dallas dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Dallas has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dallas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dallas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korben Dallas! |
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Event:
FFS 10: Marianna
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Dallas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dallas moves nicely into side control.
Dallas advances nicely into full mount.
Dallas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Dallas is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carless has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dallas has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carless taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dallas doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Korben Dallas! |
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Event:
FFS 3: Ocala
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Koslov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Dallas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koslov tries to improve position but can't.
Dallas tries to advance to mount but Koslov denies him. #SUB2#
Dallas swings around for an armbar but Koslov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dallas's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dallas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koslov wants to pass the guard but Dallas is keeping the position.
Koslov stays in close to Dallas's body and controls the position.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving. #T1#
Koslov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dallas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koslov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koslov is aware though and is defending well.
Koslov is working Dallas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koslov landing some decent shots from guard.
Koslov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dallas being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Dallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Dallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koslov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Koslov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dallas keeping moving, preventing Koslov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Dallas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koslov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dallas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koslov has passed into half guard!
Koslov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadik Koslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koslov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadik Koslov!
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