Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 443 -
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Toal throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toal.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Toal avoids it easily.
Toal slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Toal takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Toal throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Toal as he checks the leg kick.
Toal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Toal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toal is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Toal tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Toal moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Toal throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely. #CL#
Toal moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt tries to stall but Toal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dilbrandt or not.
Toal works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Toal lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Toal's leg but Toal calmly moves out of range.
Toal throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Toal takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Toal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toal off to one side.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Toal.#T3#
Toal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Toal defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Toal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toal throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Toal moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toal is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Toal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Toal swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch but Toal slips to the side
and Toal counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head kick misses from Toal.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
Toal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Toal tries to land a body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Toal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Toal is just out of range.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Toal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toal.
Toal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Toal tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dilbrandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Toal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toal ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Toal checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Toal digs a good hook to Dilbrandt's body.
Toal throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Toal cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Toal avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from Toal.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toal swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
A quick step to the side and Toal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toal lands a jab.#T2#
Toal takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Toal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Toal misses.
Dilbrandt leaves Toal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toal doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toal.
Toal staying out of range there.
Toal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Toal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toal throws a body shot but no joy.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to counter the offense by Toal and move into the clinch position.
Toal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Toal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Toal is rocked!
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Toal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toal tries to get into range but Dilbrandt steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Toal! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dilbrandt scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!
A victorious Damian Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Keir Toal had this to say: 'I will be better!'.

Event: OFK 431 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Fenfang dodges the punch combination from Dilbrandt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dilbrandt enables Fenfang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dilbrandt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenfang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fenfang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Fenfang. #T1#
Fenfang is taking a breather. Dilbrandt 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.
Fenfang 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.
Fenfang is keen to just control but Dilbrandt is a slippery customer.
Dilbrandt trying to get back to full guard but Fenfang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fenfang controlling from the full mount.
Dilbrandt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fenfang tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Dilbrandt controls the position.#T2#
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB#
Fenfang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dilbrandt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dilbrandt shrugs it off.
Dilbrandt tries to hold on but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dilbrandt wants to hold on but Fenfang pushes him away.
Dilbrandt is squirming around, avoiding Fenfang's attempts to control the action.
Dilbrandt is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fenfang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dilbrandt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dilbrandt shrugs it off. #T3#
Fenfang cracks Dilbrandt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Fenfang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fenfang lands with some strikes.
Dilbrandt is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fenfang has control of Dilbrandt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dilbrandt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dilbrandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fenfang lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here. Fenfang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dilbrandt wants to hold on but Fenfang pushes him away.
Dilbrandt is squirming around, avoiding Fenfang's attempts to control the action.
Fenfang 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.
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Fenfang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fenfang looking for a guillotine from mount but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang 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#
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Fenfang moved out of range nicely.
Fenfang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Fenfang has his takedown stuffed
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Fenfang 's knee.
Fenfang dives in and grabs Dilbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt pushes down on Fenfang's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuanwei Fenfang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenfang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Fenfang shoots in and bounces Dilbrandt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fenfang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Fenfang wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dilbrandt is trying to keep Fenfang in close.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fenfang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuanwei Fenfang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the position but Fenfang postures up.
Fenfang passes Dilbrandt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fenfang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dilbrandt! #SUB#
Fenfang working for a guillotine from mount but Dilbrandt is in no mood to give up.
Dilbrandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fenfang controlling his opponent. #T2#
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Fenfang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dilbrandt is looking to escape.
Dilbrandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Fenfang pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Fenfang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dilbrandt can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fenfang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Fenfang content just to control the position here.
Dilbrandt regains half guard.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenfang. #SUB#
Fenfang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fenfang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dilbrandt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fenfang trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Fenfang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fenfang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dilbrandt is staying active underneath Fenfang, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Fenfang seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fenfang in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Fenfang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fenfang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fenfang advances position into side control!
Fenfang throws a strike aimed at the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt avoids it well.#SUB#
Fenfang has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dilbrandt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fenfang yanks on the arm and Dilbrandt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fenfang.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuanwei Fenfang!

Event: OFK 424 - Maki Vs Esposito
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bomstaerk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bomstaerk winds up and cracks Dilbrandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to control Bomstaerk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Bomstaerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bomstaerk in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Dilbrandt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bomstaerk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dilbrandt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bomstaerk 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.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.#SUB#
Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk working Dilbrandt over with strikes. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dilbrandt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bomstaerk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Bomstaerk thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 414 - Nyla Vs Kim
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Alela fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Dilbrandt clinches.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alela is looking for a takedown.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Alela lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alela fails to land.
Alela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt works on Alela's body with a couple of short punches.
Alela throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Alela is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Dilbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Alela has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Alela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dilbrandt jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alela looks winded!
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Alela throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alela.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alela has time to react.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Alela is rocked!
Alela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alela out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!
An out of breath Damian Dilbrandt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 410 - Knox Vs Jam
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Dokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is trying to stall.
Dilbrandt trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dokov holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt wants to break free but Dokov has control.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt is pushing Dokov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Dokov has picked Dilbrandt up - he's going for a ride! Dokov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Dokov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dokov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Dokov stands up and beckons Dilbrandt to join him on the feet.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
As Dokov tries to get set, Dilbrandt tries to push him back and clinch up but Dokov manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dokov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Dilbrandt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Dokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but Dokov has double underhooks.
Dokov misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Dilbrandt works on Dokov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov misses with some punches. #TD2#
Dokov gets control of Dilbrandt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dokov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dilbrandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Dokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt throwing strikes from guard but Dokov blocks nicely.
Dilbrandt looking to sit in guard and control but Dokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dokov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dilbrandt is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dilbrandt trying to keep a closed guard but Dokov is proving a slippery customer.
Dokov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Dokov stands and steps away. Dilbrandt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Dilbrandt in a clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt is trying to push Dokov away but Dokov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt stops a takedown attempt from Dokov.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Dokov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Dokov decides to pull guard.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses. Dokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dilbrandt's guard. Nice move by Dokov!#REVB#
Dokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dokov wants to stand but Dilbrandt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Doko Dokov 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.
Dilbrandt trying to keep a closed guard but Dokov is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Dokov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Dokov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Dokov's ribs.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dokov slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dokov moves to clinch but Dilbrandt breaks away
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dokov. #CL2#
Dokov rushes Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dokov pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt wants to stall.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damian Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike. #T3#
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dokov as Dilbrandt tries to tie him up.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dokov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Dokov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Dokov manages to pull guard.
Dokov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #ES2#
Dokov pushes Dilbrandt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Dilbrandt rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dokov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
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 Damian Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dokov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab. #CL2#
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dokov has Dilbrandt pressed against the cage, preventing Dilbrandt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Dokov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt tries to stall but Dokov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dilbrandt is working Dokov over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand underneath Dokov's ribcage. Dokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt. #T1#
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dokov stalls.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt wants to break free but Dokov has control. #BC2#
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dokov fails with the takedown.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Dokov avoids them all with ease.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dokov.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Dokov didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dokov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dokov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dokov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dokov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Dokov avoids it.
Dokov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dilbrandt.#T4#
Dokov tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dokov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #CL#
Dilbrandt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dokov, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damian Dilbrandt!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Dilbrandt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 404 - Nik Vs Knox
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rossi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Rossi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dilbrandt cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Rossi misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rossi misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Rossi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain a safe position but Rossi gets an underhook and turns Dilbrandt into the cage.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Rossi throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Dilbrandt clobbers Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rossi throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Rossi connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rossi. #T4#
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Dilbrandt connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Rossi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Damian Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
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#
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Rossi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Rossi throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rossi tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rossi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Damian Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt jabs at Rossi's body.
Rossi throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dilbrandt!
A relieved looking Damian Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to James best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit'.

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Bomstaerk gets a double leg takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Bomstaerk preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dilbrandt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dilbrandt is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomstaerk, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dilbrandt looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is in close to Dilbrandt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bomstaerk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Bomstaerk shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bomstaerk scores with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Dilbrandt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #T3#
Dilbrandt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomstaerk's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bomstaerk has his foot on Dilbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dilbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dilbrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomstaerk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bomstaerk has his foot on Dilbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dilbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk is trying to keep Dilbrandt in close.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomstaerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Bomstaerk pushes Dilbrandt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Bomstaerk with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Bomstaerk moves out of range easily. #T4##TD#
Bomstaerk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt wants to get back to his feet but Bomstaerk is dominant here and he's now got Dilbrandt's back!
Bomstaerk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The referee is taking a good look at Dilbrandt as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bomstaerk! #SUB#
Bomstaerk tightening his grip on Dilbrandt, looking for the choke.
Bomstaerk scores with punches from the back. #SUB#
Dilbrandt has hold of Bomstaerk's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bomstaerk lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dilbrandt is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bomstaerk throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Route avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Route fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Route lands with a kick to the ribs.
Route showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt. #CL#
Route moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt wants to stall.
Route lands a body punch in the clinch.
Route presses Dilbrandt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Route lands with a light punch inside.
Route scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Route lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Route blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Route digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilbrandt looks winded!
Dilbrandt blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Route. #T1#
Route lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Route lands a body shot.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Route working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Route keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Route scores with a nice short uppercut.
Route lands with a right to the head.
Route lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Route.
Route scores with a hook to the body.
Route scores with a nice hook to the head.
Route lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Route lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Route lands an uppercut.#TD#
Route pulls Dilbrandt into guard.
Dilbrandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dilbrandt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Route to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dilbrandt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Route pulls down on the head and he's put Dilbrandt to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). En Route!
En Route thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Popov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Popov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Popov 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.#SUB2#
Popov is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Popov is looking to advance position but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Popov is working for a submission of some sort.
Popov prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popov slows the pace down in half guard.
Dilbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Kyrillos Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Popov clinches.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Popov won't allow it. #T3#
Popov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Popov stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Popov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Popov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dilbrandt. #SUB2#
Popov looking for a guillotine here but Dilbrandt defends easily.
Popov trying to keep a closed guard but Dilbrandt is proving a slippery customer.
Dilbrandt throwing strikes from guard but Popov blocks nicely. #T4#
Dilbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Popov is pulling down on Dilbrandt's head to control his posture.
Dilbrandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Popov has wrist control.
Popov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dilbrandt has managed to get both his arms back between Popov's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt trying to control but Popov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyrillos Popov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Popov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Popov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dilbrandt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Popov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dilbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Popov in particular looking to stall.
Popov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popov.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Popov has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Popov clinches with his opponent.
Popov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Popov closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Popov pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Popov ducks down to avoid it.
Popov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov with the counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Popov momentarily.
Popov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt doesn't manage to clinch there - Popov circles away.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Popov scores with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.

Dilbrandt has his feet on Popov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Popov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Popov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dilbrandt.
Popov trying to control the position.
Dilbrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popov is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Popov holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Popov.
Dilbrandt scores with a head kick. Popov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Popov.
Dilbrandt struggling a bit here.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape the position but Popov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Popov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Popov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dilbrandt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Popov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Popov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dilbrandt is being controlled here.
Popov throws an elbow but Dilbrandt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Popov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Popov misses with a body kick.
Popov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popov misses with a takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Damian Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Popov has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popov. Popov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Popov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Popov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrillos Popov.#T3#
A left lands for Dilbrandt.#TD2#
Popov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Popov taking a breather here.
Dilbrandt tries to bench press Popov off him but Popov keeps the position.
Kyrillos Popov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popov taking a breather here. #T4#
Popov gets to mount! Dilbrandt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Popov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Dilbrandt feints and then cracks Nadadora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadadora down.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Nadadora 's knee.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Nadadora shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nadadora feints a jab promting Dilbrandt to slip. Nadadora then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dilbrandt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice leg kick.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Dilbrandt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Nadadora is rocked!
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Nadadora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Nadadora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Nadadora throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Dilbrandt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nadadora as Dilbrandt tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Nadadora manages to break the clinch.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross. #T3#
Nadadora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Nadadora's head.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nadadora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Nadadora backs away, Dilbrandt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nadadora stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Nadadora's ribs.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nadadora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nadadora was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick. Nadadora smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt counters with a low kick, right behind Nadadora 's knee.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice leg kick.
Nadadora looks winded!
Nadadora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Nadadora was not able to check.
A nice combination there by Nadadora.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nadadora scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nadadora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt. #T1##CL2#
Nadadora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nadadora or not.
Nadadora lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Nadadora improves position.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Nadadora controls the action.
Nadadora tries to break the clinch but Dilbrandt is controlling the position.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Come on Dilbrandt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nadadora.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Damian Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nadadora on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadadora slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadadora duly obliges.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadadora momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a thumping low kick.
Nadadora is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Nadadora ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
As Dilbrandt backs off Nadadora throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt tries to stall but Nadadora uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dilbrandt does it's job there.
Nadadora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Nadadora's defenses.
Nadadora scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Dilbrandt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nadadora avoids the head kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tests Nadadora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Nadadora down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
You can see that Nadadora has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dilbrandt cracks Nadadora with an open hand slap.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt jabs Nadadora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nadadora! Dilbrandt lets Nadadora back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Nadadora circles away and keeps his distance.
Nadadora throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Nadadora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt cracks Nadadora on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nadadora falls backwards against the cage. Dilbrandt follows up with more strikes that drop Nadadora to his knees. Dilbrandt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nadadora! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dilbrandt!
A victorious Damian Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dead misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Dead throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dilbrandt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dead with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Dilbrandt. #CUT2#It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Dead semi-blocks.
Dead lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dead stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dilbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Dead. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Dead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Dead moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
Dead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Dead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead lands a lovely overhand right.
Dead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Dead strikes.#T3#
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Dead down.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dead misses with a hook.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Dead tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Dead - just one landing.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Dead's leg. Dead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dead to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Damian Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#Better Dead's cut is getting worse.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dead misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing. #T1#
Dead misses with a hook #KD2#
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp one two that drops Dead! Dilbrandt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dead to his feet! Dead is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dead is rocked!
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Dead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
A big right from Dead misses.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dead walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dead throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dead misses the jab.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dead.#T2#
Dead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dead swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dead throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dead swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Dead there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dead.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.#T4#
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dead misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead works over Dilbrandt's head and body with a nice combination.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Dead.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dead.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dead was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dead throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dead throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Dead.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Dead steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dead takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dead scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damian Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Dead misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Dead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Dead avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Dead. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Dead avoids nicely.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt defending well as Dead loads up on a big left hand.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dead throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents Dead from breaking the clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dilbrandt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dilbrandt!
A very excited looking Damian Dilbrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Tokugawa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Tokugawa tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Tokugawa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Tokugawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dilbrandt did well to prevent Tokugawa getting side control.
Tokugawa prevents Dilbrandt from standing back up.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Tokugawa seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Tokugawa 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.#T1#
Nice strikes from Tokugawa there.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokugawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokugawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dilbrandt controlling the position well.
Tokugawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tokugawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tokugawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokugawa lands strikes from half guard.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tokugawa.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tokugawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Tokugawa working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
Dilbrandt tries to roll over but Tokugawa keeps him under control.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tokugawa.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain the position but Tokugawa is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dilbrandt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tokugawa working the head and body with strikes.
Tokugawa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tokugawa.
Well, if Tokugawa 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.
Tokugawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dilbrandt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Tokugawa 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. #T4#
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tokugawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokugawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tokugawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here.
Tokugawa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tokugawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tokugawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Tokugawa moved away.
Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Tokugawa throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.#CL#
Tokugawa closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Tokugawa throws knees to the body.
Tokugawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but Tokugawa improves position.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa. #BC#
Tokugawa manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Tokugawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Tokugawa. Tokugawa maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tokugawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Tokugawa pulls guard successfully.
Dilbrandt throwing strikes but missing.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dilbrandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kenjiro Tokugawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses #CL#
and Tokugawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tokugawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tokugawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilbrandt takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Tokugawa successfully pulls guard.
Tokugawa controls Dilbrandt momentarily but Dilbrandt frees himself.
Tokugawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dilbrandt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Tokugawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tokugawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Dilbrandt is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is thwarting Dilbrandt's attempts to control the position.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the position and prevent Tokugawa from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tokugawa seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tokugawa. #T1#
Dilbrandt is looking to control Tokugawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Tokugawa working over Dilbrandt with some ground and pound. Dilbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is thwarting Dilbrandt's attempts to control the position.
Tokugawa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dilbrandt's head.
Tokugawa working the head and body with strikes.
Tokugawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Tokugawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
Tokugawa prevents Dilbrandt from standing back up.
Tokugawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tokugawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Damian Dilbrandt's cut even more.
Tokugawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dilbrandt is still in real trouble! Can Tokugawa finish him?#CUT#Damian Dilbrandt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tokugawa lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dilbrandt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tokugawa jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenjiro Tokugawa!

Event: DC 89: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Gable shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gable showed some decent athleticism there.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gable looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gable is thwarting Dilbrandt's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is looking to get back to full guard here but Gable has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
Gable takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Gable working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gable controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gable is working to tighten his grip on Dilbrandt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dilbrandt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gable is really squeezing tight and eventually Dilbrandt passes out! Gable breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Gable!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dan Gable waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Dilbrandt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Silva prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stalling against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Silva wants the takedown. Dilbrandt is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dilbrandt's guard against the cage.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva advances position into side control!#SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dilbrandt prevents Silva from improving position. #SUB#
Silva has hold of Dilbrandt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dilbrandt seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dilbrandt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dilbrandt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maruim Silva!
A relieved looking Maruim Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez cracks Dilbrandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt bucks up and tries to throw Alvarez off but instead Alvarez has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dilbrandt is defending well but eventually Alvarez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dilbrandt has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Malley rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt stalls.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Malley misses with a body punch.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Malley is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt. #T2#
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malley working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt works on Malley's body with a couple of short punches.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Malley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Malley keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malley misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Malley.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley. #T4#
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt just leaning against Malley, taking a breather.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Malley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Malley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Malley keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt looking to stall.
Malley scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Malley won't allow it.
Malley is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt tries to circle away but Malley has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malley throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Jane Malley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt digs a right hand into Malley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malley's gas tank.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Malley.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
Malley misses with the head strike. #T3#
Malley misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Malley fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Malley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt wants to break free but Malley has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Malley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Malley is controlling the position.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt is working Malley over against the cage.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt taking a breather. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley 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#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch but Dilbrandt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Malley lands a left hand.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Malley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to break free but Malley pushes him back against the cage.
Malley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Malley tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Dilbrandt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malley at a distance.
Malley is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Malley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Malley.
Malley throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt feinted with a counter takedown.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Malley's shoulder, as Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley lands a left hand.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Malley controls the action.
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Malley blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt. #T3#
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Malley.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Malley.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Malley misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt gets through Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Dilbrandt stalls.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley working aggressively here.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Malley misses.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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 Damian Dilbrandt.
I think Malley 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Goku pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goku throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Goku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Goku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goku tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Goku sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goku throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Goku takes one to the chin there.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Goku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Goku forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Goku is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Goku.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku. #CUT2#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Goku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goku misses with a leg kick.
Goku shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Goku's legs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Goku moves out of range. #T2#
Goku dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Goku throws a head punch that misses.
Goku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dilbrandt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goku can turn it around.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku.
Goku is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt is pushing Goku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Goku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Goku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt gets through Goku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Goku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goku lands a nice short elbow.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goku prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Goku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Goku lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goku on the ground.
Dilbrandt taking some punishment here, with Goku in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Goku not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Goku is looking for submissions but instead, Dilbrandt has regained full guard.
Dilbrandt controlling Goku's posture.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Goku forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Son Goku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goku lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Goku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Goku.
Goku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working aggressively here.
Goku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goku up against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Goku. #TD2#
Goku lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Goku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goku.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Goku's head to control him but Goku postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goku's back!
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goku tries to roll but Dilbrandt sticks to his back.
Goku wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes. #T2#
Goku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Goku is blocking nicely.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard.
Goku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goku throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goku looking for a sweep. Not yet Goku, not yet.
Dilbrandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dilbrandt's guard. #REVB#
Goku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goku trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Goku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Son Goku has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dilbrandt wants to sweep here but Goku controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goku pushes down on Dilbrandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Goku is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Son Goku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Goku misses the target.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goku sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goku was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to wear down Goku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damian Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt. #CL2#
Goku drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt stalling.
Goku working aggressively here.
Son Goku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goku letting Dilbrandt take a breather here.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goku under the eye.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Goku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt. #T2#
Goku looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.#CL2#
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Goku prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goku is looking for a takedown.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Goku blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Goku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goku is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Goku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Goku with a series of wild strikes but Goku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goku eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Goku avoids them all with ease.
Goku feints the counter takedown.
Goku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Goku's defenses.
Goku tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt cracks Goku with an open hand slap.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Goku avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Goku.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goku manages to avoid it.
Goku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goku shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Son Goku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Goku moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Goku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Goku avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goku 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Goku!
Son Goku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF:IW - Mcgillicutty x Goku
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Dilbrandt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dilbrandt's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Dilbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Sitsongrit works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Dilbrandt tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt. #CL#
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Dilbrandt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T4#
Dilbrandt cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt thinks about the counter body kick.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Sitsongrit pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Damian Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dilbrandt's efforts to push away.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T2#
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Dilbrandt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dilbrandt.
Knox swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Knox throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dilbrandt wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Knox is aggressively charging in as Dilbrandt backs up avoiding any damage. Dilbrandt tosses out a jab and Knox runs right into it face first! Knox is out cold! Dilbrandt dropped down on all fours and is barking in Knox's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!
Damian Dilbrandt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dizzy Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: CMMA 102
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Zhao moves into range and clinches up with Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Zhao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhao works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Zhao pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zhao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Zhao digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Dilbrandt down.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dilbrandt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Zhao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Zhao moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Zhao works on Dilbrandt's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches. #T4#
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Zhao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhao steps away.#CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Zhao is controlling the position.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
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 Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Zhao is predictable there
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zhao darts in and clinches Dilbrandt up against the cage.#BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Zhao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao scores with a shoulder 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!
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Zhao dodges an elbow strike from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dilbrandt is leaning against Zhao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Good body shot from Zhao.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhao.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Zhao's knee but Zhao avoids it well.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Zhao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Zhao tries to clinch up.#CL#
Zhao forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhao controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dilbrandt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Zhao pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
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 Jian Zhao 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt connects with a jab.#CL#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action. #T1#
Good body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zhao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhao gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhao tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Zhao tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Zhao. #T3#
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Zhao lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CMMA 87 Lafayette vs Wagner
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Jack 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.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Jack - just one landing.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Jack avoids it.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack sizes up Dilbrandt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jack tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Jack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Jack with a series of wild strikes but Jack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
It looks like Jack has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a counter combo.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
Jack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Jack walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt clobbers Jack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range. #CL2#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Jack tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
Jack is leaning against Dilbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Mustang Jack will probably get the nod.
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#
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Jack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Jack connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws a poor cross that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Jack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack misses with a hook
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack misses the jab.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dilbrandt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Jack wants to slow Dilbrandt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Dilbrandt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dilbrandt scrambles back to his feet.
Jack lands a jab to the head.
Jack is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Jack throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dilbrandt's head backwards.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack clobbers Dilbrandt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Jack moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack looks to land a combination. Dilbrandt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Jack throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jack defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
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 Mustang Jack 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Jack's midsection.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack digs a good body shot into Dilbrandt's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Jack throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Jack avoids it.#T1#
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Jack knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Jack cracks Dilbrandt with a good jab.
Dilbrandt moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
Jack lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilbrandt cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Jack stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Jack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Jack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack staying out of range there.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jack scores with a four punch combination!
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack lands with a hook. Dilbrandt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Jack.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Jack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt staying out of range there.
Jack tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jack misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack lands with a cross.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mustang Jack!

Event: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but John moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
Dilbrandt throws a series of strikes that have John backpedaling.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Dilbrandt 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.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John misses with a looping right.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#John is rocked!
John tries to get into range but Dilbrandt steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops John! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dilbrandt scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Dilbrandt!

Event: Byzantium 20
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1#
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt scores with a body shot.
Turner swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Turner is looking to close the distance but Dilbrandt sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Turner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Turner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Damian Dilbrandt!

Event: Byzantium 13
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Jacob Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Good shot there by Dilbrandt.#KD2#
Dilbrandt lands a big uppercut and Armstrong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Armstrong looks OK. Dilbrandt waves Armstrong back to his feet!#ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt drops Armstrong with a huge uppercut! Armstrong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dilbrandt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dilbrandt!

Event: Byzantium VII
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt stuns Podkalns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Podkalns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Podkalns tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Podkalns looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well. #KD#
Dilbrandt drops Podkalns with a beautiful combination! Podkalns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dilbrandt is looking for the KO!#ROC#Podkalns is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Martins Podkalns has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt drops Podkalns with a big left hand! Podkalns is injured, injured bad! Dilbrandt jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dilbrandt!

Event: Ashbourne Presents: Deception
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Duong thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Duong works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Duong throws a combination that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duong motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Duong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duong works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Duong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Duong's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Duong slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Duong misses with a looping right.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Duong.
Duong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duong misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Duong.
Dilbrandt cracks Duong with a good jab.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Duong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duong swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Duong misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duong connects with a nice looking jab.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Duong has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Duong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Duong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duong's head backwards.
Duong stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#Damian Dilbrandt's cut is getting worse.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Duong moves out of range. #T3#
Duong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt jabs Duong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Duong slips the punch.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Duong's ribcage but misses.
Duong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Duong circles away.
Duong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duong throws a counter combo.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Duong jumps back.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Duong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Duong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duong counters with a straight right hand.
Duong slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
Duong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs Duong right on the nose. Duong blinks but takes it well.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Duong's head but Duong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duong is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duong misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Duong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Duong.
Duong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Duong's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Duong.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duong can do to turn this around?
Duong walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Duong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Duong stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steven Duong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duong manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Duong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Damian Dilbrandt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Duong lands.
Duong checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duong.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Duong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Duong moves away and avoids it.
Duong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Duong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Duong manages to break the clinch.
Duong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duong lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A nice combination there by Dilbrandt. #ROC#Duong is rocked!
Dilbrandt drops Duong with a naaaaasty hook - Duong is in real trouble here! Dilbrandt dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dilbrandt!
In defeat, Steven Duong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my best and my best wasn't enough'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cainer fails with the takedown.
Cainer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cainers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Cainer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cainer shoots in looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt tries to sprawl out of it but Cainer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delvin Cainer.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cainer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilbrandt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Cainer gets to mount! Dilbrandt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1##SUB2#
Cainer has hold of Dilbrandt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dilbrandt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cainer looking to ground and pound but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Cainer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dilbrandt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cainer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dilbrandt really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Cainer has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dilbrandt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delvin Cainer!
In his post fight interview, Delvin Cainer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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