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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Dieago moves into the clinch successfully.
Yun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dieago to keep the fight standing.
Yun tries to stall but Dieago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Dieago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dieago manages to end up in side control.
Yun trying to remain calm as Dieago controls from the top position.
It looks like Dieago 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.
Dieago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dieago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dieago controlling from side mount. #T1#
Dieago's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dieago working away.
Dieago working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More stalling from Dieago.
Dieago looks up at the clock and then as Yun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dieago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dieago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dieago lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Dieago controlling the position from side mount.
Dieago landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yun trying to remain calm as Dieago controls from the top position.
Dieago is continuing to stall.
Dieago landing a few strikes. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dieago is putting a hurting on Yun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dieago is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yun will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yun wants to control but Dieago postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieago staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago 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##TD2#
Dieago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dieago not doing much here.
#SUB#
Yun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dieago controlling the action here.
Dieago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yun is trying to maintain the position but Dieago is very close to passing his half guard.
Donovan Dieago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dieago controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Dieago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dieago working Yun over with strikes.
Dieago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dieago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yun has hold of Dieago's hands but Dieago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dieago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dieago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dieago is looking to advance position but Yun won't allow it.
Dieago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dieago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yun trying to control here.
#T3#
Well, if Dieago 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.
Dieago prevents Yun from improving his position.
Dieago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dieago controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dieago.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dieago keeps the fight on the outside.
Yun moves in looking to clinch but Dieago pushes him off.#TD2#
Dieago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yun wants to control but Dieago postures up.
Dieago controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieago lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dieago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dieago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dieago lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dieago staying calm.#SUB2#
Dieago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dieago lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dieago staying calm.#T1#
Yun struggling a bit here.
Yun seems a little lost for a moment, as Dieago dominates the positioning.
Dieago working away.
Dieago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dieago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dieago is putting a hurting on Yun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dieago tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yun's legs.
Dieago just content to control the position.
Dieago scores with punches from side control.
Dieago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yun struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dieago is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yun's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dieago taking a breather here.
Dieago working the head with strikes.
Dieago lands some shots froms side control.
Dieago takes a little break here. Yun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Yun takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dieago in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Dieago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yun can't do much from the bottom here.
Dieago is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Dieago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dieago 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Dieago! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dieago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dieago.
Smoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dieago with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dieago or perhaps it was just good defense by Smoker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Dieago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dieago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smoker is trying to stand up here but Dieago is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dieago in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smoker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smoker wants to control but Dieago is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Dieago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dieago working Smoker over with strikes.
Dieago slows the pace down in half guard.
Dieago prevents Smoker from improving his position.
Smoker is looking to control Dieago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smoker avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dieago stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dieago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dieago goes for a double leg but Smoker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smoker continues to drive forward.
Donovan Dieago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dieago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smoker tries to avoid it but Dieago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smoker to the ground. Smoker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dieago with a body shot.
Dieago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Dieago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smoker is trying to defend but Dieago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dieago sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smoker is trying to control but can't.
Dieago content to control rather than advance.
Smoker is looking to improve his position.
Dieago is taking a breather. Smoker 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.
Dieago wants to pass to mount but Smoker is defending the position.
Smoker tries to roll over but Dieago keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dieago is looking to advance position but Smoker won't allow it.
Smoker wants to control but Dieago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dieago wants to pass to mount but Smoker is defending the position.
Smoker wants to control but Dieago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Smoker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smoker pinned against the cage. Smoker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dieago shoots in for a takedown but Smoker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Smoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dieago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dieago misses with a takedown
and Smoker counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Donovan Dieago has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Dieago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smoker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck for Dieago with that takedown attempt.
Smoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago shoots for a takedown but Smoker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smoker stuffs the takedown attempt from Dieago. Dieago gets slowly back to his feet.
Smoker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dieago darts in looking for a takedown but Smoker gets double underhooks and turns Dieago into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Smoker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Dieago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Smoker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dieago looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoker is just out of range.
Smoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dieago tries for a takedown but Smoker circles away easily
and Smoker counters with a big left hand that crumples Dieago! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Smoker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dieago.
Dieago in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Dieago keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz trying to remain calm as Dieago controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Dieago looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dieago smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dieago controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Dieago are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Dieago tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Dieago controls the position.
Dieago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Dieago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dieago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dieago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Dieago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dieago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dieago has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dieago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Dieago stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Dieago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago dominated that round.
That's time! Dieago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dieago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dieago is in Cruz's guard.
Dieago is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dieago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Dieago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dieago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dieago wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Dieago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dieago lands in his opponent's guard.
Dieago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Dieago continues to stall.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dieago is one step ahead there.
Dieago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dieago throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Dieago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Dieago isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dieago sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dieago looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Cruz leaves Dieago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Dieago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dieago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dieago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dieago content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dieago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dieago.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dieago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Dieago 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#
Dieago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Dieago drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dieago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dieago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dieago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dieago.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
More hug and hope from Dieago.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dieago.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dieago shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Dieago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dieago dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Dieago shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dieago is controlling him.
Dieago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Dieago isn't so interested in that idea.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dieago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Dieago is keeping busy.
Dieago perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Dieago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Dieago keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dieago.
Dieago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Dieago.
Dieago staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donovan Dieago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dieago, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Dieago! |
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