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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 74
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Segura throws a right hand that misses
and Dalborg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Segura has been cut.
Dalborg throws a jab when Segura was well out of range.
Segura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dalborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Segura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Segura is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Segura or perhaps it was just good defense by Dalborg, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Dalborg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Segura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalborg as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Segura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Segura misses with a right hand
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Segura shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Segura looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalborg is just out of range.
Segura lands with a nice body punch.
Segura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dalborg dips to his left and cracks Segura with an uppercut!
Segura shoots in for a takedown but Dalborg shows good takedown defense.
Segura works Dalborg's body with a nice hook.
Segura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalborg defends well and Segura ends up having to push Dalborg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalborg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Segura can't find room to land a body shot as Dalborg controls the action.
Dalborg blocking some punches.
#BC#
Segura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Segura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalborg pinned against the cage. Dalborg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalborg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Segura as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Segura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Segura throws out a loose jab but Dalborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Segura shoots for a takedown but Dalborg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Segura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalborg.
Dalborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Segura manages to avoid it.
Dalborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Segura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalborg cracks Segura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Segura is rocked!#T3#
Dalborg flashes Segura a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Segura's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Segura crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dalborg punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
After the fight, Dennis Dalborg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 67
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Kulina cracks Dalborg with a good jab.
Kulina works Dalborg's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Dalborg. #CUT#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Kulina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulina connects with a body shot.
Kulina throws a solid leg kick but Dalborg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulina.
Kulina lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulina scores with a nice head shot.
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Dalborg ducks down to avoid it.
Dalborg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
#T1#
Kulina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulina walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dalborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dalborg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dalborg slips a straight right by Kulina.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Kulina throws a shot from downtown. Dalborg moves away and avoids it.
Dalborg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Kulina finds it's target.
A big right from Kulina misses.
Dalborg ducks under a wild hook from Kulina.
Kulina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalborg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
Kulina throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kulina throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.
Kulina looks to land a right hand but Dalborg moved out of range.
It looked like Dalborg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kulina.
Dalborg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalborg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kulina can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Kulina coming out on top.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulina throws the left hand but Dalborg avoids the punch easily.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalborg.
Dalborg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalborg is out of range.
Dalborg appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Kulina misses. #T3#
Kulina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Dalborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalborg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kulina throws a looping overhand right but Dalborg ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Dalborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulina throws out the jab.
Kulina misses with a combination
enabling Dalborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalborg.
Kulina cracks Dalborg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dalborg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kulina.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalborg misses the target.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalborg.
Kulina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Dalborg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina misses with the combination.
Kulina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kulina misses with a double jab
and Dalborg counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dalborg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dalborg throws a big shot that misses.
Kulina throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Justin Kulina's cut even more.
A cross from Kulina lands.
Dalborg loads up on a big right hand but Kulina slips the punch.
Kulina punishes Dalborg's body with a nice straight punch.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalborg is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dalborg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalborg has time to react.
Kulina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalborg.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalborg takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Kulina.
Kulina throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Dalborg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kulina scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalborg should have avoided that one.
Kulina looks to land a right hand but Dalborg moved out of range.
Kulina thumps Dalborg with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina looks to land a left hand but Dalborg moved out of range nicely.
Kulina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Kulina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 lazy left from Dalborg finds it's target.
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina misses with a looping right.#T1#
Dalborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dalborg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kulina lands a jab to the nose.
Dalborg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Dalborg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kulina! Dalborg lets Kulina back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kulina is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dalborg doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Kulina crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Kulina's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Justin Kulina was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight man, I'll be back! '. |
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Event:
Byzantium 35
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but Dalborg is having none of it. #CL#
Alvarez pushes Dalborg up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalborg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dalborg on his heels. He'll look to pass Dalborg's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalborg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez stops Dalborg from standing up.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalborg's head.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dalborg's head.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez postures up in Dalborg's guard and throws a big left but Dalborg blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalborg is keeping the position for now.
Dalborg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dalborg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dalborg's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dalborg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Dalborg.#T2#
Dalborg throws a strike aimed at the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez avoids it well.
Dalborg is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalborg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dalborg working the ground and pound but Alvarez is defending the strikes.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalborg throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alvarez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB#
Dalborg thows an elbow strike that misses. Alvarez gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Dalborg doesn't seem too bothered but Alvarez quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Dalborg is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Dalborg really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Owen Alvarez!
A less than humble Owen Alvarez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Dennis Dalborg was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 31
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawk takes a swing at Dalborg's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Dalborg is looking for the big counter here.
Dalborg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Dalborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Dalborg moves away and avoids it.
Dalborg lands an overhand right.#T1#
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalborg manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalborg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle, before Hawk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dalborg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hawk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dennis Dalborg was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'. |
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Event:
Byzantium 28
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Dalborg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gonzales.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Dalborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Dalborg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzales throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dalborg lands a right hand.
A short right from Dalborg.
Dalborg just leaning against Gonzales, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Dalborg to work.
Dalborg lands a left hand.
Dalborg misses with some punches.
Dalborg lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dalborg.
Dalborg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Dalborg controls the action.
A short right from Dalborg. #T1##BC#
Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Dalborg misses with an uppercut
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalborg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Dalborg.
Gonzales scores with a jab.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Dalborg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalborg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabino Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalborg! But no joy.
Gonzales throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dalborg counter with a right hand.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalborg! But no joy.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD2#
Dalborg lands a big right hand that sends Gonzales crashing to the mat! Dalborg stays standing though and waves Gonzales back to his feet!#ROC2#Gonzales is rocked!
Dalborg walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gonzales drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dalborg swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gonzales's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Byzantium 23
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Dalborg lands a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Apolinario 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.
Apolinario shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalborg tries to sprawl out of it but Apolinario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apolinario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalborg defends well and Apolinario ends up having to push Dalborg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dalborg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Apolinario looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joao Apolinario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apolinario walks into a left hand.
Apolinario has his takedown stuffed
and Dalborg counters with a straight right hand.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Apolinario.
Dalborg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Dalborg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apolinario sprawling to the canvas! Apolinario rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dalborg finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Joao Apolinario has been cut.
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!#KD#
Dalborg cracks Apolinario with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Apolinario looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dalborg finish him?
#ROC#Apolinario is rocked!
Dalborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Apolinario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apolinario is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalborg finish him?
Crack! Dalborg connects with the perfect overhand right and Apolinario falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dalborg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Byzantium 19
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Dalborg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dalborg wants it to stay on the feet.
Dalborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Riddle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riddle staying out of range there.
Dalborg misses the jab.#CL#
Dalborg closes the distance and clinches.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalborg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dalborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Dalborg.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
Come on Dalborg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
#T1##TD2#
Riddle jumps guard and drags Dalborg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalborg tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Dalborg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riddle on the ground.
Riddle controls Dalborg momentarily but Dalborg frees himself.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Dalborg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalborg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalborg wants to get up but he can't break Riddle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dalborg trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dalborg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalborg has managed to get both his arms back between Riddle's legs - danger averted.
Riddle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
 #T2##SUB2#
Riddle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riddle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalborg wants to get back to his feet but Riddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalborg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Dalborg pushes Riddle off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Riddle slips under a jab from Dalborg.
Dalborg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3##CL2#
Riddle moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Riddle gets control of Dalborg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Riddle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalborg is aware though and is defending well.
Dalborg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riddle is on top in guard.
Dalborg wants to stand and escape but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle stands and throws Dalborg's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Riddle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dalborg, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well. #SUB2#
Riddle tries for a kimura but Dalborg is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Riddle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalborg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalborg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dalborg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalborg tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Riddle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalborg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalborg and Riddle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle tries to advance to mount but Dalborg denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Riddle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalborg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalborg is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Riddle dominated that round.
That's time! Dalborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalborg throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalborg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Riddle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dalborg walks away with a smile on his face. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Dalborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle lands a really nice looking cross but Dalborg seems unphased.
#CL#
Dalborg has managed to clinch.
Riddle takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalborg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalborg lands with a light punch 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!
Dalborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalborg wants to stall.
Riddle jumps guard but Dalborg stands there with Riddle around his waist. Riddle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Riddle.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Dalborg.
Riddle blocking some punches.
Riddle fails to pull guard.
Riddle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dalborg to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Dalborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalborg.
Dalborg scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalborg misses with the head strike.
Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis Dalborg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Dalborg controlling the action here for a moment.
Riddle blocking some punches.
#T2#
Riddle has Dalborg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalborg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalborg struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddle controls his hands.
Dalborg tries to work over Riddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dalborg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Dalborg won't allow it.
Riddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalborg smiles and moves away.
Riddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalborg throws a hook to the side of Riddle's head but Riddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Riddle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
enabling Riddle to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddle fails with the takedown.#T3#
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
Dalborg throwing a counter right hand but Riddle manages to avoid it.
Dalborg misses with a hook
and Riddle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Riddle blocks a jab.
Riddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalborg misses with a shot to the body
and Riddle counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle shoots in and drives through. Dalborg sprawls well.
Riddle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riddle shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riddle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Dalborg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Riddle tries for a takedown but Dalborg circles away easily
and Dalborg counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Riddle out cold! What a finish! Dalborg is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Dalborg!
A very excited looking Dennis Dalborg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Byzantium 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis with a poor takedown
enabling Dalborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis fails with the takedown.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis Dalborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Willis.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalborg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
Willis staying out of range there.
No luck for Willis with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalborg sets himself, and Willis steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalborg avoids it this time.#TD2#
Dalborg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Willis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Dalborg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Dennis Dalborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis tries for a takedown but Dalborg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dalborg but Dalborg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalborg lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
Willis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dalborg counter with a right hand.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Dalborg.
Dalborg throws an overhand right that drops Willis like a sack of potatoes! Dalborg dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Dalborg!
Dennis Dalborg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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