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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Milo Diotimus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Diotimus
Diotimus gets back to full guard.
Collins advances to half guard. #SUB#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Diotimus tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Diotimus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diotimus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Diotimus is defending well.
#SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Diotimus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Diotimus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Diotimus is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diotimus avoid being mounted?
Diotimus is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Diotimus defends it.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (0) Diotimus#SUB#
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Collins tries to control but Diotimus wriggling away. #T2#
Diotimus is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Collins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diotimus is surviving well by controlling Collins's body position as best he can.
Diotimus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins trying to control but Diotimus is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diotimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diotimus is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Diotimus tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diotimus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Collins.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diotimus is looking to escape. #SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Collins working for a guillotine from mount but Diotimus is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Diotimus frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Diotimus working to try and regain half guard.
Collins looking to control but Diotimus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diotimus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Collins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diotimus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diotimus can't do much from the bottom here.
Diotimus is trying to get back to half guard.
Diotimus is not content to let Collins control the position.
Diotimus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6##SUB#
Collins has hold of Diotimus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diotimus seems comfortable defending it but Collins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diotimus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diotimus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Collins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lex Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Milo Diotimus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Diotimus drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Diotimus
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diotimus is controlling well.
Diotimus content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Diotimus from advancing to side control.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Diotimus is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diotimus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Diotimus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diotimus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Diotimus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Diotimus defends it easily.
Diotimus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diotimus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Diotimus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Diotimus passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diotimus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T3#
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Diotimus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to control Diotimus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Diotimus is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T4##SUB2#
Diotimus seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diotimus is working away from the top position though.
Diotimus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Diotimus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diotimus not doing much here.
#T5#
Gracie trying to hold on to Diotimus's head to control him but Diotimus postures up.
Diotimus tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Diotimus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diotimus. #SUB2#
Diotimus is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T6#
Gracie trying to control but Diotimus postures up.
#SUB2#
Diotimus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gracie could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diotimus has cracked it and Gracie is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diotimus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Diotimus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drulog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Drulog drives through and clinches with Diotimus against the cage.
Drulog misses with some punches.
#TD#
Drulog jumps guard.
Diotimus wants to control from the top but Drulog keeps moving.
Drulog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drulog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diotimus's guard. #REVR#
Drulog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diotimus working a defensive guard here.
Drulog throwing strikes from guard but Diotimus blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog trying to control the position from guard on top but Diotimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diotimus managing to control the position. #T1#
Diotimus looking to control.
Drulog stopping the sweep attempt from Diotimus.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Diotimus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diotimus keeps trying to improve his position.
Drulog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diotimus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drulog trying to control the position from guard on top but Diotimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diotimus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drulog trying to control but Diotimus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diotimus misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Drulog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Drulog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Drulog just leaning against Diotimus, taking a breather.
Drulog wants to stall.
Diotimus is trying to pull guard but Drulog has him pressed against the cage.
Drulog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diotimus jumps guard but Drulog stands there with Diotimus around his waist. Diotimus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Diotimus.
Diotimus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drulog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diotimus tries to pull guard but Drulog won't allow it.
#T3#
Diotimus fails to pull guard.
Drulog is struggling to control the position.
I was talking to Drulog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Glot Drulog.
Drulog moves in looking to clinch but Diotimus pushes him off.
Diotimus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drulog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Drulog forces Diotimus back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Diotimus pulls guard effortlessly.
Drulog throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diotimus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drulog stands and throws Diotimus's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Drulog is trying to get an arm triangle but Diotimus is defending well.
Drulog cracks Diotimus with a big elbow.
Diotimus is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Drulog creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Drulog decides to stand back up.
Drulog stuffs the takedown.
Drulog tries to clinch up.
Drulog tries to clinch but Diotimus moves out of range. #CL#
Drulog clinches up with Diotimus and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drulog scores with a shoulder strike.
Diotimus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drulog fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drulog tries to close the distance and clinch but Diotimus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diotimus shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Drulog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diotimus is working for takedown but Drulog is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diotimus jumps guard but Drulog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drulog lands an uppercut.
Diotimus jumps guard but Drulog stands there with Diotimus around his waist. Diotimus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drulog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glot Drulog dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Drulog lands a body shot.
#CL#
Drulog has Diotimus up against the cage in a clinch.
Drulog controlling the action here for a moment.
Drulog scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Drulog gets control of Diotimus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drulog will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drulog is trying to keep Diotimus in close.
Drulog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Drulog is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diotimus throws an elbow that misses. Drulog uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diotimus's guard. Nice move by Drulog!#REVR#
Diotimus trying to control the position.
#T1#
Drulog landing with the ground and pound.
Drulog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diotimus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drulog trying to control but Diotimus is working from the bottom.
Diotimus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diotimus has momentary wrist control but Drulog slips an elbow through the middle.
Drulog preventing the sweep.
Drulog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diotimus controls Drulog momentarily but Drulog frees himself.
Drulog trying to control but Diotimus is working from the bottom.
Diotimus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice straight punches there by Drulog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drulog.#T3#
Diotimus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drulog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diotimus somewhat.
As Diotimus tries to get set, Drulog tries to push him back and clinch up but Diotimus manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Drulog drives through and clinches with Diotimus against the cage.
Diotimus is trying to pull guard but Drulog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Diotimus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Drulog can't fight it off and eventually Diotimus manages to take the fight to the floor. Drulog looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diotimus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diotimus trying to control but Drulog is working from the bottom.
Diotimus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Diotimus trying to control the position from guard on top but Drulog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drulog holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Drulog looking for a guillotine here but Diotimus defends easily.
Drulog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diotimus can do to turn this around?
Diotimus wants to control from the top but Drulog keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Drulog is looking for a triangle but Diotimus pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glot Drulog dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diotimus shoots in for a double leg but Drulog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Drulog moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Diotimus manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diotimus trying to keep a closed guard but Drulog is proving a slippery customer.
Drulog scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diotimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drulog is working Diotimus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drulog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drulog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drulog scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drulog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drulog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Diotimus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drulog passes into side control.
#T1#
Diotimus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diotimus prevents Drulog from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diotimus is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Drulog to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drulog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diotimus pushing down on Drulog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Drulog is concentrating on defense, preventing Diotimus from advancing position.
Drulog regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Diotimus sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Drulog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diotimus defends well.
Drulog trying to control the position.
Diotimus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Diotimus has gone for a leg lock! Drulog slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diotimus's guard.#REVR#
Drulog wants to control from the top but Diotimus keeps moving. #T3#
Drulog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drulog wants to control from the top but Diotimus keeps moving.
Drulog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drulog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drulog controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diotimus is trying to control the position but Drulog postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diotimus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diotimus keeping moving, preventing Drulog from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drulog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diotimus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drulog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glot Drulog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Diotimus.
Diotimus keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Drulog darts in and clinches Diotimus up against the cage.
Drulog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diotimus avoids it.
Milo Diotimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glot Drulog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diotimus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diotimus trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glot Drulog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drulog has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glot Drulog! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diotimus misses with a takedown
and Diotimus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Milo Diotimus has been cut.
Milo Diotimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Koko moves into range and clinches up with Diotimus.
Koko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diotimus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diotimus is trying to pull guard but Koko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tapu Koko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Diotimus.
Koko lands a nice uppercut.
Koko is working Diotimus over against the cage.
Koko scores with a hook to the body.
Diotimus looks winded!
Koko lands a body punch.
Koko lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Koko.
Koko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diotimuss head.
Koko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Koko.
#ROC#Diotimus is rocked!
Nice body punch from Koko.
Diotimus is still on wobbly legs! Can Koko finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koko.
Koko throws a big uppercut that drops Diotimus! More strikes from Koko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diotimus lies dazed against the cage as Koko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapu Koko!
Tapu Koko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duck is struggling to control the position.
Diotimus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duck smiles and moves away.
Diotimus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duck.
#TD2#
Diotimus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diotimus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diotimus prevents Duck from improving his position.
Diotimus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Duck tries to roll over but Diotimus keeps him under control.
Duck is trying to maintain the position but Diotimus is very close to passing his half guard.
Diotimus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diotimus working over Duck with some ground and pound. Duck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diotimus controlling the pace.
Duck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duck tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duck is trying to escape back to his feet but Diotimus uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Diotimus controlling the position from side mount.
Duck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diotimus on the ground.
Diotimus lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Diotimus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diotimus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diotimus scores with punches from side control.
Duck is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Duck is not content to let Diotimus control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Diotimus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Duck is trying to escape and Diotimus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Duck is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diotimus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Diotimus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diotimus shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diotimus misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Diotimus. Diotimus gets slowly back to his feet.
Bo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Diotimus.
Diotimus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Harris tries to sprawl but Diotimus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Diotimus controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diotimus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diotimus trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it. #T1#
Diotimus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
Diotimus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diotimus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Diotimus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diotimus controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Diotimus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diotimus in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris won't allow Diotimus to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Diotimus wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diotimus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diotimus trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Diotimus controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Diotimus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diotimus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Diotimus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diotimus shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diotimus at a distance.
Diotimus shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diotimus tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennis Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Diotimus.
Diotimus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diotimus circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diotimus moves away.
Diotimus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diotimus tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diotimus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Diotimus moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diotimus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Diotimus misses with a lunging right hand
and Diotimus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diotimus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diotimus with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diotimus tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diotimus looks winded!
Diotimus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milo Diotimus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Diotimus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cruz wants to control but Diotimus postures up.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diotimus on the ground.#SUB2#
Diotimus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Diotimus is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Diotimus controls the position.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diotimus working the body and head with strikes.
Diotimus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diotimus working the ground and pound.
Diotimus staying calm.
Diotimus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Diotimus tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cruz is trying to escape the position but Diotimus is controlling the position.
Diotimus working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diotimus has hold of Cruz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cruz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Diotimus cranks the arm and Cruz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cruz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Milo Diotimus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands a jab to Diotimus's midsection.
Diotimus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diotimus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Diotimus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Diotimus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Diotimus dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Diotimus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diotimus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diotimus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diotimus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diotimus slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz is in trouble now - Diotimus has advanced to mount!
Diotimus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diotimus is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Diotimus working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Diotimus controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diotimus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Diotimus landing strikes from the mount.
Diotimus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diotimus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Diotimus is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cruz is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cruz flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diotimus anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cruz and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diotimus slips an arm under Cruz chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diotimus has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diotimus is squeezing on Cruz like an anaconda would it's prey. Cruz fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milo Diotimus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Diotimus tries to sprawl but Morningstar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morningstar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morningstar is looking to take a break and control but Diotimus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diotimus is looking to get back to full guard here but Morningstar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Morningstar wants to control but Diotimus is keeping him busy.
Diotimus tries to bench press Morningstar off him but Morningstar keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morningstar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diotimus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Morningstar wants to stand but Diotimus has his arm trapped.
Diotimus is trying to get back to half guard.
Morningstar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diotimus is trying to control Morningstar's posture but Morningstar avoids it.
Morningstar wants to stand but Diotimus is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diotimus tries to bench press Morningstar off him but Morningstar keeps the position.
Morningstar misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Morningstar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diotimus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morningstar 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.
Who's going to make the next move?
Morningstar working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Morningstar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diotimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diotimus trying to control here.
#T3#
Diotimus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diotimus is looking to control Morningstar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diotimus avoid being mounted?
Diotimus manages to get to full guard.
Diotimus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Morningstar is now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diotimus wants to control but Morningstar is keeping busy.
Diotimus is staying active underneath Morningstar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morningstar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Morningstar is trying to control. Diotimus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diotimus punching from the bottom.
Morningstar trying to control from half guard but Diotimus is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Morningstar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Diotimus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diotimus stops Morningstar from standing up.
Diotimus wants to control from the top but Morningstar keeps moving.
Diotimus 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.
Morningstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diotimus can do to turn this around?
Morningstar is trying to control the position but Diotimus postures up.
Diotimus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar keeping moving, preventing Diotimus from controlling successfully.
Diotimus scoring with some ground and pound.
Diotimus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morningstar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Diotimus cracks Morningstar with a solid left hand.
Morningstar wants to stand but Diotimus is controlling the position.
Morningstar really is a fat lump.
Diotimus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morningstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diotimus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diotimus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diotimus stopping the sweep attempt from Morningstar.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diotimus enables Morningstar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diotimus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diotimus wants to sweep here but Morningstar controlling him for the moment.
Diotimus keeping moving, preventing Morningstar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Diotimus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diotimus wants to hit a sweep here but Morningstar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diotimus there!
Diotimus has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morningstar's lack of action.
Diotimus wants to get back to full guard but Morningstar has passed into side control.#T3#
Diotimus is not content to let Morningstar control the position.
Diotimus is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Morningstar tries for a kimura but Diotimus is defending well.
Diotimus keeps Morningstar under control for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diotimus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morningstar working away.
Diotimus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morningstar wants to control but Diotimus is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diotimus tries to buck Morningstar off but Morningstar is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Morningstar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Diotimus rushes Morningstar and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Diotimus pulls Morningstar into guard.
Diotimus seems keen to control Morningstar's posture.
Morningstar trying to control but Diotimus is working from the bottom.
Diotimus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Diotimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morningstar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Morningstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Diotimus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diotimus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Diotimus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morningstar is trying to maintain the position but Diotimus is very close to passing his half guard.
Diotimus not doing much here.
#T2#
Morningstar won't allow Diotimus to pass to mount.
Morningstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diotimus is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Morningstar is defending against the submission attempts here by Diotimus.
Morningstar punching from the bottom.
Morningstar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diotimus seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Morningstar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diotimus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Diotimus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morningstar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diotimus defending well though.
Nice strikes from Morningstar there.
Diotimus manages to get to full guard.
Diotimus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Diotimus can't keep his opponent in guard - Morningstar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diotimus trying to control here.
#T4#
Diotimus is refusing to be controlled, as Morningstar sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diotimus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diotimus wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morningstar throwing shots but Diotimus is blocking nicely.
Milo Diotimus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Morningstar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Diotimus actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Milo Diotimus.
I think Morningstar 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Morningstar! |
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