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Event:
DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Bermalingo scores with a nice strike. Bermalingo stuffs the takedown. Bermalingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dharris doesn't seem bothered though. Bermalingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight. Bermalingo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dharris at a distance.
Jab, jab by Bermalingo - just one landing. Bermalingo staying out of range there. Bermalingo throws a shot to the body.
Dharris shoots in and drives through. Bermalingo sprawls well. A jab lands there for Bermalingo. Bermalingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris lands with a shot to the body. Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bermalingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris . Bermalingo throwing a counter right hand but Dharris manages to avoid it. Bermalingo scores with a body shot.
Dharris throws a body shot but no joy. Dharris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Bermalingo with a hook. Bermalingo looks to land a right hand but Dharris moved out of range. Bermalingo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rocco Bermalingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bermalingo throws a body punch but Dharris moves out of range. Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris throws a lazy right hand but Bermalingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dharris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bermalingo tries to bum rush Dharris with a series of wild strikes but Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bermalingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bermalingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dharris misses the shot to the body. Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bermalingo to score with a decent uppercut.#T2# Dharris swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Rocco Bermalingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bermalingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the liver by Dharris . Beautiful body shot. Dharris lands with a good body shot. Dharris misses the shot to the body. Dharris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dharris avoids the body shot from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo lands with a nice body punch. Dharris walks into a stiff left hand from Bermalingo. Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Bermalingo throws a big shot that misses. Bermalingo looks to land a combination. Dharris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Bermalingo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dharris counters with a straight right hand. Bermalingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bermalingo!
Good shot there by Bermalingo.#KD2# Dharris cracks Bermalingo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dharris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bermalingo to stand back up!#ROC2#Bermalingo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Bermalingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dharris moves away. Dharris slips under a jab from Bermalingo. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris throws an overhand right that lands on Bermalingo's shoulder, as Bermalingo tries to avoid the shot. Nice body punch from Bermalingo. Bermalingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Bermalingo connects with a right hand. Dharris shakes it off. Dharris jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bermalingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dharris .
Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bermalingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris . Bermalingo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bermalingo lands with a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dharris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nice shot lands for Bermalingo. Bermalingo throws a right hand that Dharris ducks under and follows up with a left that Dharris also avoids with ease. Bermalingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bermalingo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bermalingo is working the combinations to good effect here. Dharris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dharris misses with a takedown attempt - Bermalingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Bermalingo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rocco Bermalingo's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris lands a right hook to the body.
Dharris lands with a good body shot. Bermalingo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dharris back to the cage. Bermalingo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dharris goes for a double leg but Bermalingo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bermalingo continues to drive forward. Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot. Bermalingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dharris . Nice cross by Bermalingo. Bermalingo misses the shot to the body. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dharris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bermalingo has got the better of the exchanges. Dharris takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dharris lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dharris takes a swing at Bermalingo's ribcage but misses. Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# A big right from Dharris misses. It looked like Bermalingo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharris . Dharris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot. Bermalingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dharris throws out the jab. Bermalingo lands a body shot.
Bermalingo defending well as Dharris loads up on a big left hand. Bermalingo cracks Dharris with a good jab. Dharris swings for the body but Bermalingo moves out of range.
Dharris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dharris lands a jab. Bermalingo throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it. Bermalingo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dharris finds it's way round the side to connect with Bermalingo's head. #T2# Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Dharris misses. Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bermalingo is looking to wear down Dharris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Dharris jabs at Bermalingo's body. The fighters circle momentarily. Bermalingo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bermalingo misses with a double jab.
Bermalingo cracks a nice hook into Dharris 's ribs. Bermalingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range. Dharris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bermalingo. Bermalingo throws a body punch but Dharris moves out of range. Dharris misses with a body shot.
#T3# Bermalingo misses with the combination.
Dharris lands a jab to the head.
Dharris misses the shot to the body. #TD2# Dharris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bermalingo is trying to stand.
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bermalingo keeps working. Dharris is taking a breather. Bermalingo 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# Dharris wants to take a breather but Bermalingo is having none of it. Dharris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bermalingo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around? Bermalingo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bermalingo misses with a body shot.
Dharris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bermalingo. Bermalingo lands a jab to Dharris 's midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bermalingo misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocco Bermalingo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rocco Bermalingo's cut. That's time! Bermalingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rocco Bermalingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dharris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bermalingo counters with a nice body shot. Bermalingo lands a jab-cross combination. A shot to the liver by Dharris . Beautiful body shot. Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bermalingo looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range. Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dharris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bermalingo at a distance.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo cracks Dharris with a good jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bermalingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dharris was well out of range. Poor timing from Bermalingo. Bermalingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1# Bermalingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bermalingo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dharris . Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bermalingo is just out of range. Bermalingo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Bermalingo throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2# and Dharris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bermalingo! Dharris lets Bermalingo back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Bermalingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bermalingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dharris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bermalingo misses with a combination
#CL2# and Dharris counters by moving into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Dharris breaks from the clinch.
Bermalingo seems to have got his legs back now. Dharris throws an overhand right that drops Bermalingo like a sack of potatoes! Dharris dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Yuldashev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yuldashev. Dharris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy. Yuldashev misses with a few strikes there.
Dharris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dharris looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely. Dharris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Yuldashev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yuldashev. Dharris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily. Yuldashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dharris . That did some damage! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yuldashev lands the left hand.#T1# Yuldashev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And Dharris tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuldashev pushes his down on his head and steps out. Decent striking displayed by Dharris there. Dharris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Yuldashev moves away and avoids it. Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dharris wants to counter with a clinch but Yuldashev pushes him away. Dharris throws a body punch but Yuldashev moves out of range. Dharris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuldashev moves away. Dharris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yuldashev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2# Yuldashev scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dharris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuldashev misses with a low kick. Dharris misses with a straight right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dharris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dharris misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dharris on the side of the head. Yuldashev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Yuldashev slips a jab from Dharris . Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Dharris moves out of range. Dharris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dharris . It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Good work by Dharris as he checks the leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet. Dharris misses the body punch and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut. Yuldashev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dharris moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And Dharris tries to counter it with a takedown but Yuldashev pushes his down on his head and steps out. Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Yuldashev is just out of range. Dharris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4# Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yuldashev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yuldashev throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it. Yuldashev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yuldashev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Yuldashev lands a nice looking body shot.
Dharris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A nice inside leg kick there by Yuldashev. That's going to slow Dharris down. Yuldashev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dharris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuldashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dharris . Dharris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dharris throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yuldashev tests Dharris 's chin there with a solid looking shot. A left and a right from Yuldashev both land. Nice combination. #T1# Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab. A head kick misses from Yuldashev. Yuldashev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dharris with the counter takedown but Yuldashev avoids it easily. Dharris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a leg kick. Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev is looking for a counter combo. Yuldashev scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice defenses there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dharris just manages to avoid it. Yuldashev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dharris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yuldashev scrambles back to his feet. Dharris scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Dharris misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it. Yuldashev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around? Dharris tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dharris takes one to the chin there. Dharris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yuldashev rather than just go for the knockout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Yuldashev misses. A low kick from Yuldashev misses #TD2# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yuldashev won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yuldashev's legs. Dharris trying to control the action but Yuldashev is working from the bottom. Yuldashev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Yuldashev is looking to control Dharris 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Dharris is pressing down on Yuldashev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yuldashev is holding on for now. Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Yuldashev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Yuldashev trying to control here.
Yuldashev is doing well to control the position and prevent Dharris from advancing to side control. Dharris is looking to advance position but Yuldashev won't allow it. Yuldashev keeps control of the position for the meantime. Dharris trying to control the action but Yuldashev is working from the bottom. Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dharris is thwarting Yuldashev's attempts to control the position. Yuldashev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dharris . Yuldashev tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg. Yuldashev is looking to control Dharris 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yuldashev avoid being mounted? We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Dharris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yuldashev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Yuldashev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dharris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dharris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A big right from Dharris misses. Yuldashev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Dharris 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dharris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuldashev's head backwards. Both fighters circling a little - Yuldashev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Yuldashev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dharris on the side of the head. Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dharris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yuldashev lands a jab to Dharris 's midsection. Yuldashev looks to land a left hand but Dharris moved out of range nicely.#T1# Dharris misses the shot to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Yuldashev. Yuldashev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dharris s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev with the inside leg kick. Yuldashev connects with an inside leg kick. Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Yuldashev moves away and avoids it. It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Yuldashev swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Yuldashev.
#T2# Dharris drops his hands momentarily and Yuldashev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Yuldashev sizes up Dharris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Yuldashev tries to score with a low kick but Dharris moves his leg out of the way. Yuldashev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuldashev lands a head kick!
Yuldashev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dharris checks a leg kick nicely. Dharris with the counter takedown but Yuldashev avoids it easily. Yuldashev moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# Dharris defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand. A clash of legs there as Dharris blocks the low kick. Yuldashev with the inside leg kick. Temirbek Yuldashev is winning the standup battle so far. Dharris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dharris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dharris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yuldashev there. An inside leg kick lands from Yuldashev. #T4# Dharris throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Yuldashev with a nice cross.#ROC#Dharris is rocked! and Yuldashev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dharris ! He's just covering up as Yuldashev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirbek Yuldashev! A very excited looking Temirbek Yuldashev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# Dharris moves away from the strike by Panda. Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range.#TD# Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Panda not doing much here.
Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Dharris is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda passes to side control. #T1# Dharris tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it. Panda controls the position from side control. Panda tries to advance to mount but Dharris denies him. Panda controlling the position. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Panda tries to advance to mount but Dharris denies him. #T3# Dharris is not content to let Panda control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A slow jab from Dharris misses its intended target. Dharris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dharris there as he acknowledges the shot. A combination from Panda does no damage. Dharris looks like he wants to counter punch here. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dharris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dharris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Panda has a takedown stuffed. Panda closes the distance but Dharris moves to the side and Dharris counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut. Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4# Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Dharris gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage. Panda tries to pull guard but Dharris forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Panda tries to pull guard but Dharris holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda effectively controlling the action here. Panda is trying to pull guard but Dharris has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Dharris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dharris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dharris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Panda cracks Dharris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD# Panda dives in and scores a takedown into Dharris 's guard. Panda is standing up over Dharris . Dharris looks to escape but Panda dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB# Dharris prevents Panda from improving position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda dominated that round. The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dharris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Good exchange - Panda coming out on top. Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris .#TD# Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dharris is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dharris pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda walks into a stiff left hand from Dharris . This has been an exciting period of action! Panda swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Dharris does a little dance to reset his feet. Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dharris 's head backwards. Dharris punishes Panda's body with a nice straight punch. Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dharris ! But no joy. Panda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Dharris . Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dharris needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there. Dharris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda avoids the body shot from Dharris .
D.D Panda is winning the standup battle so far. Dharris scores with a jab.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.#T2# Panda lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Panda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Panda wants to free his trapped foot but Dharris is holding on for dear life with his legs. Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dharris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Panda controlling the action here. #T3# Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dharris for as long as he can get away with. Dharris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dharris lands a nice looking body shot.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Panda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dharris 's half guard. Dharris is trying to control but can't.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Panda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that D.D Panda will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Panda misses with a wild body shot. Panda lands a lovely overhand right. Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Dharris is just out of range. Dharris throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem. Panda misses the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Dharris misses. Dharris lands an overhand right.#TD# Panda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dharris on his heels. He'll look to pass Dharris 's guard now, I'm sure. Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dharris wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it. Dharris pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Dharris .#T1# Dharris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Panda controls the pace. Dharris wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment. Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Panda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dharris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Panda throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dharris avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda tries to clinch up but Dharris circles away and keeps his distance. Dharris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Dharris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Panda misses with an uppercut. Dharris saw that one coming. A jab lands there for Dharris .#TD# Panda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dharris quickly recovers to half guard. Panda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dharris is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Panda content to control rather than advance. Dharris desperately trying to maintain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Panda prevents Dharris from improving his position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Panda is pressing down on Dharris 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dharris is holding on for now. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Dharris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dharris keeps the fight on the outside. Dharris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Panda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dharris 's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Panda moves out of range as Dharris strikes. Panda connects with a jab.#TD# Panda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight! D.D Panda showed his dominance in that final round. Well Panda 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D.D Panda! |
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Event:
DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1# Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Dharris backpedaling.
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Murphy gets full guard.#SUB2# Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dharris lands a couple of digs. Dharris working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dharris uses it to pass to side control.
Dharris trying to control the position but Murphy is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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! Murphy is trying to improve his position.#T1# Dharris is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control. Dharris trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom. Murphy is trying to improve his position.#T2# Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow. Dharris scores with punches from side control. Dharris working the ground and pound. Murphy trying to remain calm as Dharris controls from the top position. Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. Murphy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2# Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dharris pulls his head out easily. Dharris working the head and body with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dharris lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Murphy is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Murphy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dharris jumps into side control! Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows. Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him?#T3# Dharris landing strikes. A big shot lands for Dharris ! That's hurt Murphy! Will he recover? Dharris fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'. |
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Event:
DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1# Dharris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it. Dharris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dharris somewhat. Dharris sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Dharris avoids it this time. Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dharris . Dharris sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Dharris avoids it this time. Diesel tries to clinch there but Dharris circles away.
Dharris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Dharris persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Diesel moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris prevents a body shot from Diesel. Dharris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. A short uppercut from Dharris . Diesel misses with a body punch.
Dharris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Diesel effectively controlling the action here. Diesel is struggling to control the position. Diesel is trying to push Dharris away but Dharris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Dharris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Dharris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dharris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dharris is sitting in close to Diesel's body. Diesel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dharris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dharris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Diesel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ngytsj Diesel! Ngytsj Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# Kerouac misses with a few strikes there.
Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dharris throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Kerouac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dharris misses with a wild body shot. Kerouac is looking to counter with head kicks. Nice shot by Dharris . Hafir Dharris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dharris throws a hook but Kerouac avoids it easily. Dharris thuds a left hand into Kerouac's body. A lazy left from Dharris finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris misses with a wild body shot. Kerouac throws a low kick but Dharris moves out of range easily. Kerouac looks to land a combination but Dharris avoids it well. #T1# Kerouac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dharris scores with a punch to the head. Dharris 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kerouac under the eye. Dharris misses with a lunging right hand
and Kerouac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Kerouac. Kerouac looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range. Nice shot by Kerouac. Dharris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kerouac. Kerouac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dharris feints the counter takedown.#T2# Dharris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kerouac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kerouac scores with a jab. Dharris acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kerouac misses the shot to the body. Kerouac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dharris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dharris lands with a shot to the body. Dharris connects with a body shot that sends Kerouac's belly button to the back. A swing and a miss from Dharris . A head kick misses from Kerouac. #TD2# Dharris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerouac to the mat! Kerouac manages to get full guard. #T3# Kerouac 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. Kerouac keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass. Kerouac wants to get back to his feet but Dharris is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dharris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Dharris trying to control but Kerouac is working from the bottom. Kerouac 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.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES# Kerouac manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Kerouac is trying to maintain a safe position but Dharris gets an underhook and turns Kerouac into the cage. Kerouac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Dharris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerouac manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dharris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Dharris . Dharris is leaning against Kerouac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dharris can't find room to land a body shot as Kerouac controls the action.
Dharris scores with a shot to the side of Kerouac's head. #TD2# Dharris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerouac is looking for a sweep. Dharris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kerouac has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. That's time! Kerouac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kerouac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dharris . Kerouac throws a hook but Dharris avoids it easily. Dharris lands a really nice looking cross but Kerouac seems unphased.
Hafir Dharris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dharris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerouac. It looked like Kerouac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dharris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dharris takes a swing at Kerouac's ribcage but misses. Dharris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKerouac. Dharris misses with a looping right. Kerouac tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Dharris misses the target. We've been told by Kerouac's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kerouac moves out of range of the strikes. Dharris thuds his right hand into Kerouac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Jab by Kerouac. Dharris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dharris punishes Kerouac's body with a nice straight punch. Kerouac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerouac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dharris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kerouac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dharris feints the counter takedown. Kerouac connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Dharris works Kerouac's body with a nice hook. Kerouac takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kerouac misses with an uppercut. Dharris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kerouac misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dharris . Dharris lands an overhand right. Kerouac staying out of range there. Dharris thuds a left hand into Kerouac's body.#T3# Dharris lands a jab to the nose. Dharris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Nice defenses there by Dharris .#KD2# Dharris feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerouac sprawling to the canvas! Kerouac rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dharris finish him?!
#ROC2#Kerouac is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Kerouac has been cut. Kerouac scores with a punch to the head. Oh Kerouac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dharris darts in looking for a takedown but Kerouac gets double underhooks and turns Dharris into the cage. Dharris throws a jab when Kerouac was well out of range. Kerouac seems to have got his legs back now. This has been an exciting period of action! Dharris throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerouac counters with a nice uppercut. Kerouac looks to throw the jab but Dharris is out of range. Dharris lands a right hook to the body.
Kerouac throws a one two combo.
#T4# Dharris lands a nice shot that snaps Kerouac's head back.
Dharris blocks a jab. Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dharris lands a jab to Kerouac's midsection. Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kerouac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kerouac walks into a stiff left hand from Dharris . Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jack Kerouac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dharris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Dharris flashes Kerouac a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kerouac's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kerouac crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dharris punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1# Nice body punch from King. Dharris moves out of range of the strikes. Dharris needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there. King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Some bone on bone action there as Dharris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dharris thows a left - swing and a miss! King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dharris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. King scores with a jab. King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dharris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dharris takes one on the button. Dharris looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. King throws a solid leg kick but Dharris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dharris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dharris lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dharris walks into a left hand. #T1# Nice shot lands for Dharris . King misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dharris slips a straight right by King. Dharris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King misses with a looping right. Dharris lands a head shot. Dharris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dharris . King is looking to counter with a body kick. Nice body punch from King. King avoids the body shot from Dharris .
King looks for the body kick but Dharris saw that one coming. Dharris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Dharris throws a body shot but no joy. Dharris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# King misses with a looping left. Dharris throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris . Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King ducks under a wild hook from Dharris . King misses the shot to the body. Dharris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dharris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King connects with a jab. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dharris was well out of range. Poor timing from King. Good exchange - King coming out on top. Dharris scores with a jab to the head.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dharris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. King lands a body shot.
King connects with a single shot there.#T3# King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dharris moves away. King misses with a low kick.
Dharris with a body punch. A glancing blow. King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dharris lands with a right hand. King misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a combination. Dharris tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dharris thows a left - swing and a miss! King throws a body shot but no joy. Dharris throws a jab but it's blocked by King. Jab from Dharris . King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dharris . Dharris circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. King throws a front kick aimed at Dharris 's knee but Dharris avoids it well. Dharris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well. A slow jab from King misses its intended target. A big right from Dharris misses. It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there. King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# King throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. King misses with a few strikes there.
Dharris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. King takes a shot right to the bread basket. King with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dharris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A slow jab from Dharris misses its intended target. King lands with a hook. Dharris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dharris cracks a nice hook into King's ribs. King pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dharris slips a jab from King. King scores with a one two! Dharris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dharris .
King cracks Dharris with an open hand slap. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klayton King dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# King scores with a shot to the body.
King throws a wild body kick that Dharris sees coming a mile off. King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A punch lands to the side of Dharris 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dharris misses with an uppercut. King catches Dharris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Dharris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards. Dharris takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. King lands a glancing blow to the side of Dharris 's head. King avoids the body shot from Dharris .
Dharris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King. Dharris misses with a wild body shot. King blocks a jab. Dharris cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. 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 shot to the liver by Dharris . Beautiful body shot. Dharris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dharris misses with a looping right. Dharris throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T1# King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dharris is out of range. King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dharris . Dharris throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it. Dharris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dharris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. Dharris throws a body shot but no joy. Dharris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . King does a little dance to reset his feet. King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dharris .
Dharris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. King throws a head kick but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Dharris slips under a jab from King.#T2# Dharris throws a hook but King blocks it. Dharris ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dharris sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dharris feints the counter takedown. King lands with a hook. Dharris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dharris tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot. King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dharris finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. King misses with a body shot.
King defending well as Dharris loads up on a big left hand. King throws a good cross that connects.
King throws a right and a left that Dharris avoids nicely. King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dharris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Dharris moves out of range of the strikes.#T3# King jabbing away but nothing is landing. King throws a combination. Dharris tries to block but a couple of punches get through. King scores with a jab to the head.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around? King misses the jab. King throws a series of punches but Dharris moves out of range. King connects with the punch. King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dharris . Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dharris throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut. King misses with a wild body shot. Dharris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dharris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice combination there by King.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dharris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#King is rocked!#T4# King misses with a looping left. Dharris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. King throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dharris might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges. Dharris takes a shot right to the bread basket. King seems to have got his legs back now. Jab by Dharris . King throws a right and a left that Dharris avoids nicely. King's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dharris under the eye. Dharris missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King missing with a left hand there. Dharris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dharris misses with a lunging right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. King connects with a right hand. Dharris shakes it off. Dharris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klayton King dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# King lands with a good body shot. Dharris misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand. King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A jab from Dharris misses. Dharris throws a big shot that misses. King misses with a series of wild punches.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Klayton King is winning the standup battle so far. A cross from King lands. Dharris misses with a shot to the body and Dharris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dharris misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King cracks Dharris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dharris looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King lands with a straight right. Dharris didn't see that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Dharris . Dharris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1# King lands with a cross. Dharris on the wrong end of a nice jab. King moves out of range as Dharris strikes. Dharris with a jab. Dharris walks into a jab. King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dharris on the side of the head. King moves out of range as Dharris strikes. A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot. Dharris blocks a jab. King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dharris to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dharris throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King lands a jab to the nose. Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing. King moves out of range of the strikes. Hafir Dharris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Dharris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. King swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . King does a little dance to reset his feet. Dharris checks a leg kick. Dharris feints the counter takedown. Dharris scores with a jab to the body. King works over Dharris 's head and body with a nice combination. King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dharris back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dharris throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand. King misses the shot to the body. Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King. Dharris misses with a left hand and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dharris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dharris works the jab nicely. King throws a hook to the side of Dharris 's head but Dharris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. King slips under a jab from Dharris . Dharris cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head. King throws a head kick that misses. Dharris throws a jab but it's blocked by King. King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dharris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet. A jab from Dharris misses. A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dharris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A jab from King misses. Dharris lands a jab. Dharris moves out of range of the strikes. King tried to score with a low kick but Dharris checks it. Dharris throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dharris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4##KD2# Dharris drops King with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but King looks back up at him and smiles so Dharris waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dharris cracks a nice hook into King's ribs. King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dharris . Dharris walks into a left hand. King throws a right and a left that both miss. King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dharris . Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dharris misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dharris misses the body punch and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Dharris throws out a powerful jab. King lands with a straight right. Dharris didn't see that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dharris throws a hook but King avoids it easily.#KD2# Dharris sends King crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dharris is motioning to the referee to let King up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dharris . Dharris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klayton King. Well King 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klayton King! Klayton King gave a mention to Phoenix in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1# Dharris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut. A jab from Dharris misses. Panda blocks a jab. Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dharris manages to avoid it.#TD# Panda shoots in and bounces Dharris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Panda forces his way into half guard. Panda is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda is pressing down on Dharris 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dharris is holding on for now. #T1# Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Dharris has his hands clasped together around Panda's back. He's all about the action. Dharris trying to control here.
Panda controlling the action here.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Panda trying to mount his opponent but Dharris defends it. Panda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dharris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Panda moves out of range as Dharris strikes. Panda throws a hook but Dharris avoids it easily.#T3# Panda moves out of range of the strikes. Panda throws a series of punches but Dharris moves out of range. Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dharris lunges at Panda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panda's hand. Dharris with a hook. A combination from Panda does no damage. A big right from Dharris misses. Panda moves out of range of the strikes. Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Dharris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Panda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Panda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dharris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panda scrambles back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dharris scores with the left hand. Panda knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse. Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hafir Dharris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dharris . Dharris misses with a looping right. Panda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dharris throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.#CL# Panda pushes Dharris up against the cage in a clinch. Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2# Dharris gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Panda regains guard.
Dharris trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. Dharris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now. Dharris trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Panda clinches up against the cage. Panda wants to stall.
Dharris tries to score a body lock takedown but Panda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Dharris is trying to trip Panda. He has hold of a leg but Panda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dharris persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Panda keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. #SUB# Panda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dharris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Panda's body to avoid the submission. Panda has instead reached around Dharris 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Panda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). D.D Panda! |
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Event:
DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1# Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dharris lands with a cross. Dharris throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from Dharris misses the target. Four fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Four bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Four thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dharris is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Four looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB# Four looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dharris manages to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dharris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. #SUB# Dharris is defending against the submission attempts here by Four.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Four works his foot free and advances to mount. Dharris tries to reverse the position but Four maintains control.#SUB# Four swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dharris is now in Four's guard. A big mistake from Four there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB# Four working for a triangle but Dharris defends it easily.
#T3##SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Four is looking for a triangle but Dharris pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Four has his foot on Dharris 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dharris works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Four working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dharris has passed into half guard!
Dharris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB# Four looking for submissions off his back. Dharris trying to control from half guard but Four is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Four actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Four moves away and avoids it. Four fails in his attempt to clinch. Dharris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Four. Four on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Panda Four has been cut.#CL# Four has taken the fight to the clinch.
Four is trying to pull guard but Dharris has him pressed against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dharris to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Four decides to pull guard. Four can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dharris controls the pace. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dharris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four. Four regains half guard.#T1##SUB# Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Four is refusing to be controlled, as Dharris sits in half guard. #SUB# Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dharris pulls his head out easily. The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dharris scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Four working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dharris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dharris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB# Dharris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dharris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Four has a closed guard, preventing Dharris from standing up. #SUB# Four escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Four is looking for a triangle but Dharris pushes his legs off easily.
Four seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Dharris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dharris has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Four had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dharris defends it easily.#SUB# Four has his foot on Dharris 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dharris works his way back into a safe position though. Dharris wants to stand but Four has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Four working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dharris has passed into half guard!
Four makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Four. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Panda Four will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dharris pinned against the cage. Dharris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dharris takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses. Dharris misses with a body shot.
Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Four is just out of range. Four keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Four is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dharris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Four rather than just go for the knockout. Dharris cracks Four with an open hand slap. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Dharris gets caught napping as Four dives in and scores a takedown. Dharris manages to retain guard. Four wants to pass the guard but Dharris is keeping the position. Dharris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB# Four drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dharris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Four has Dharris in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Four is looking for a triangle but Dharris pushes his legs off easily.
Four looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Four looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dharris passes into side control.
Dharris trying to control the position but Four is working away. #T2# Four manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Dharris is pressing down on Four's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Four works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well. #SUB# Four is looking for a kimura here.
Dharris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3# Dharris trying to control but Four postures up.
#SUB# Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dharris has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Four is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dharris sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Four is working for a submission of some sort.
Dharris wants to control but Four is keeping busy.
#SUB# Four is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dharris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Four. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dharris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dharris .
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hafir Dharris . I think Dharris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Panda Four! |
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Event:
DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris connects with a right hand. Sobieskiego shakes it off. Sobieskiego connects with a looping right hand.
Dharris takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses. Sobieskiego lands with a slapping head kick. Dharris throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobieskiego. Dharris lands a head shot. Dharris scores with a jab to the body. Dharris cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head. Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Dharris .
Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sobieskiego lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dharris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sobieskiego lands with a short shot to the head. We've been hearing reports that Dharris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Dharris scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dharris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dharris wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Dharris fails to land. A short uppercut from Sobieskiego. #TD# Dharris is trying to trip Sobieskiego. He has hold of a leg but Sobieskiego is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dharris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1# Dharris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sobieskiego bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dharris 's guard. #REVB# Sobieskiego trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. Sobieskiego sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dharris can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobieskiego advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Sobieskiego is trying to control. Dharris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dharris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Sobieskiego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well. Dharris tries to roll over but Sobieskiego keeps him under control. Dharris controlling the position well. Dharris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobieskiego's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobieskiego's back!#T3# Sobieskiego trying to control but not successfully. Dharris 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. Dharris throwing strikes and Sobieskiego squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. Dharris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dharris misses with a head shot. Dharris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sobieskiego hang on? Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dharris raining down hammerfists from mount. Dharris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dharris controlling the position easily from mount. Dharris unloading with bombs!#T4# Dharris punishing his opponent with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sobieskiego can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sobieskiego is bucking up trying to escape but Dharris cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Sobieskiego manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dharris performing his best blanket impression for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sobieskiego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dharris checks it well. Sobieskiego lands the left hand. Sobieskiego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dharris . Dharris scores with a jab. Sobieskiego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dharris on the side of the head. Dharris misses with a hook. Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away. Sobieskiego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around? Dharris avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dharris thuds a left hand into Sobieskiego's body. Sobieskiego is looking to clinch. Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobieskiego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sobieskiego is breathing heavily. Dharris lands a slapping body shot.
Dharris misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL# Dharris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dharris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dharris has him pressed against the cage. Dharris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands with a light punch inside. Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Dharris .
Sobieskiego gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dharris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Dharris wants the takedown. Sobieskiego is fighting it off but Dharris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sobieskiego's guard against the cage. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieskiego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dharris 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. #T2# Dharris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dharris wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving. Dharris chips away with some ground and pound. Dharris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dharris postures up in Sobieskiego's guard and throws a big left but Sobieskiego blocks it. #T3# Dharris looking to pass the guard. Dharris throws a strike but Sobieskiego rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Sobieskiego trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. Sobieskiego wants to stand and escape but instead Dharris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Sobieskiego keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass. Dharris throwing strikes from guard but Sobieskiego blocks nicely. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dharris wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving. Dharris is looking to pass into half guard but Sobieskiego pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sobieskiego is in guard.#REVB# Dharris pulls Sobieskiego in close to prevent any damage. Sobieskiego sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dharris 's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dharris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sobieskiego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dharris with a poor takedown and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand. Sobieskiego slaps away a takedown attempt from Dharris , before circling back to the center of the mat. Sobieskiego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dharris . That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut lands for Sobieskiego. That snapped Dharris 's head back.
Sobieskiego misses with a low kick.
Dharris misses the body punch and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dharris cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Sobieskiego throws a leg kick #TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sobieskiego won't be happy with that. Sobieskiego is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sobieskiego's back. Dharris is landing with strikes. Sobieskiego can't take much more of this. Sobieskiego tries to escape but Dharris has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Dharris is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sobieskiego. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Dharris missing with strikes from the back. Dharris is looking to finish with some ground and pound! This has been an exciting period of action! Dharris just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2# Dharris softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dharris is punishing Sobieskiego with strikes - can he finish him?! Sobieskiego is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Dharris 's hooks. The referee warns Sobieskiego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#Sobieskiego is rocked! Dharris with shots to the head and body - Sobieskiego looks very uncomfortable down there. Sobieskiego is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him? Oooooh, big shot lands for Dharris ! Sobieskiego is hurt baaadly! Dharris is firing away with more strikes - Sobieskiego is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 3: The Giants Have Come
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dharris looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range. Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dharris defends it well. Dracul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Nice jab there from Dracul. Dracul moves out of range as Dharris strikes. Dracul misses the shot to the body. Dracul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dracul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dharris . Dracul swings for the body but Dharris moves out of range.
Dharris appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dracul misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Dharris counters with a shoot takedown. Dracul fights it but they end up in guard. Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dracul keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. Dharris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Dharris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Dracul wants to stand but Dharris is controlling the position. Dharris sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dracul wants to stand and escape but Dharris is having none of it. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dracul has wrist control.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dharris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Dracul has wrist control. Dharris lands a couple of elbows. Dharris won't allow Dracul to get back to his feet. Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dharris forces his way into half guard. Dharris is controlling the pace.
Dharris working over Dracul with some ground and pound. Dracul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Dracul is not content to let Dharris control the position. Dharris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dracul keeps working. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Dracul gets caught napping as Dharris dives in and scores a takedown. Dracul manages to retain guard. Dharris stands and throws Dracul's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dharris with the ground and pound but Dracul regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dharris in particular looking to stall. Dharris works his way into side control. Dracul is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dracul stops Dharris from passing to mount. Dharris trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dracul lands a jab to the head.
Dharris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut.#TD# Dharris shoots in and bounces Dracul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom. Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dracul wants to get back to his feet but Dharris passes into half guard.
Dharris is trying to control. Dracul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Dharris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dharris working over Dracul with some ground and pound. Dracul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Dracul wants to get back to his feet. Dharris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dracul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dharris wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dharris trying to control from Dracul's half guard. Dracul has other ideas though and has regained full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dracul can do anything to dispel that myth. Dharris trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom. Dracul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dharris is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dharris is pushing down on Dracul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dracul is fighting to maintain full guard but Dharris has managed to sneak the leg through. Dharris is taking a breather. Dracul 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. Dharris lands with a punch from half guard. Dharris slips a nice elbow through Dracul's hands, connecting with Dracul's forehead. Dracul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots. Dracul has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dharris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dracul's head. Dracul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris . #T3# Dharris trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom. Dharris wants to free his trapped foot but Dracul is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nice strikes from Dharris there. Dracul pushes Dharris off but Dharris dives into side control.
Dracul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Dracul is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dracul's back. Dharris has Dracul flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4# Dharris lands a shot to the body. Dharris lands punches and elbows. Dharris lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A lull in the action here.
Dharris keeps control of the position easily here as Dracul tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dharris 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dracul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dharris moves out of range as Dracul strikes. Dracul takes a swing at Dharris 's ribcage but misses. Dharris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dracul misses with a double jab.
Dracul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dracul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dharris sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD# Dharris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Dharris wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy. Dracul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dharris has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows. Dharris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dracul sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Dharris working the head and body with strikes. Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Dharris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dracul is avoiding damage well.
Dracul dodges the ground and pound from Dharris . Dharris 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. Dharris wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy. Dracul pushes Dharris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dharris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Dracul is looking to get back to his feet here but Dharris is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dracul's back.#T2# The referee is taking a good look at Dracul as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dharris !
Dharris scores with punches to the body. Dharris is landing with strikes. Dracul can't take much more of this. Dracul covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Dharris is looking to control Dracul but Dracul is wriggling around and keeping busy. Dharris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dracul up.
Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?#T3# Dracul is covering up but some of the strikes from Dharris are getting through and doing damage.
Dharris tries to keep control of the position but Dracul is staying busy. Dracul covering up well under a barage of strikes. Dharris is working the ground and pound. Can Dracul escape? Dracul is trying to stand back up. Vlad Dracul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dharris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dharris lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4# Dharris thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dharris lands a shot to the head. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dharris is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dracul up.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dharris , 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 141 Dall Jr vs McGraugh
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris connects with a body shot. Dharris digs a good hook to Shifter's body.
#TD2# Dharris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shifter manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Shifter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dharris should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shifter has tightened it up now! Dharris should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1# Lalime throws a body shot but no joy. Dharris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lalime.
Lalime throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# Dharris moves into the clinch successfully.
Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land. Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dharris blocking some punches.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Dharris avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage. Lalime lands a body shot. Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lalime blocking some punches.
Dharris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime lands with a left to the head. Dharris takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dharris s head. Dharris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dharris tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Dharris back against the cage. #T1# Dharris tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime is working Dharris over against the cage. Dharris looks winded! A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime. Lalime gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dharris 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lalime lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lalime on the inside. A short right from Lalime on the inside. Lalime lands a shot to the body. A short left from Lalime. Lalime prevents a body shot from Dharris . Lalime has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lalime lands an uppercut. 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! Lalime scores with a shoulder strike. Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Dharris 's head. Lalime misses with an elbow over the top. The referee calls for Lalime to work.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Lalime lands a shot to the body. Lalime lands a body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Dharris has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lalime seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dharris can turn it around. A short uppercut from Lalime. Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lalime lands a shoulder strike. A body shot lands from Lalime.
A right hook to the body lands for Lalime.
Lalime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dharris swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it. Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. Lalime blocks a body shot from Dharris . Lalime lands an uppercut. Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. Lalime blocks a body shot from Dharris . Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lalime scores with a shoulder strike. Dharris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Lalime. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime. Dharris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow. Dharris takes a shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime. Lalime scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dharris tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
Lalime stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lalime lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. Lalime misses with a body punch.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lalime lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Dharris is rocked! Lalime lands a left hand.
Dharris is still on wobbly legs! Can Lalime finish him? Lalime lands a hook to the side of the head. Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lalime is leaning against Dharris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dharris tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime. Good body shot from Lalime.
#T4# Lalime pushes Dharris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dharris to his knees! Lalime keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime! |
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Event:
DMMA 91: Hightower vs Hurry
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris throws a body punch but Bol moves out of range. Dharris jabs Bol to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
Bol throws a leg kick but Dharris sees it coming and moves out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dharris . Dharris looks to score with a jab to the body but Bol is just out of range. Dharris misses with a straight right. Dharris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
It looked like Bol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dharris . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses. Bol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Dharris 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. Dharris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dharris throws a shot from downtown. Bol moves away and avoids it.#T1# Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dharris misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bol is looking to counter punch. Bol throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dharris fails with a takedown attempt. Dharris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A swing and a miss from Dharris . Bol dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Dharris . Bol does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Dharris misses with an uppercut. Dharris misses with a takedown attempt - Bol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bol misses with a body shot.
Dharris feints the counter takedown. Bol lands a nice shot that snaps Dharris 's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut. Dharris has a takedown stuffed. Bol is looking to counter with head kicks. Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris . Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bol was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris . Dharris tries to clinch there but Bol circles away.
Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses. Bol throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bol wants it to stay on the feet. Dharris throws a sloppy body shot
and Dharris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Bol avoids the body shot from Dharris .
It looked like Bol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Dharris swings for the body but Bol moves out of range.
Dharris tests Bol's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bol throws the left hand but Dharris avoids the punch easily. Hafir Dharris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dharris moves in looking to clinch but Bol pushes him off. Bol half committed to a counter leg kick. Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dharris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bol was well out of range. Poor timing from Dharris . Bol throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot. Dharris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bol doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Dharris moves into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Bol.
Bol gets through Dharris 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dharris or not. Dharris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Bol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Dharris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Dharris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bol to the mat! Bol manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dharris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris trying to control the action but Bol is working from the bottom. Dharris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dharris wants to pass the guard but Bol is defending well. Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bol keeping hold of Dharris 's head, controlling as best he can. Bol is trying to maintain the position but Dharris is very close to passing his half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Dharris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Bol ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Dharris misses. Dharris fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Bol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2# Bol gets caught flat footed, as Dharris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bol holds on and takes a little breather. Dharris stopping the sweep attempt from Bol. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Bol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dharris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bol is keeping the position for now. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dharris stands up over Bol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Bol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dharris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bol rather than just go for the knockout. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dharris jabs Bol right on the nose. Bol blinks but takes it well. Bol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A big left from Dharris misses. Dharris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Dharris punishes Bol's body with a nice straight punch. Dharris throws a looping overhand right but Bol ducks down to avoid it. Dharris throws a body punch but Bol moves out of range. Hafir Dharris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dharris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bol. The fighters circling - Dharris throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dharris throws a poor cross that misses
and Bol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dharris 's knee momentarily.#TD2# Dharris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dharris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dharris trying to control from half guard but Bol is working away. Bol controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Dharris thows a huge punch but Bol dodges it nicely.
#T3# Dharris is keen to just control but Bol is a slippery customer. Dharris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dharris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris . Dharris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dharris missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far. Dharris throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dharris . Bol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bol appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Dharris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bol tries to avoid it but Dharris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bol to the ground. Bol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dharris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bol.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dharris . Dharris shoots for a takedown but Bol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dharris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Dharris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dharris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bol. Dharris misses the shot to the body. Dharris misses with a jab to the body
and Bol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dharris misses with a wild body shot. Dharris takes a swing at Bol's ribcage but misses. Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dharris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bol tried to counter with a leg kick but Dharris avoided it. Dharris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bol misses with a low kick. Bol lands with a hook. Dharris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dharris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Bol jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1# Dharris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bol. A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dharris tries to clinch but Bol is having none of it. Bol avoids the body shot from Dharris .
Dharris misses with a looping right. Jab, jab by Dharris - just one landing. Dharris connects with a body shot. Dharris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dharris swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bol counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dharris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bol paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bol scores with a leg kick.
Bol throws out a loose jab but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dharris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bol defends well and Dharris ends up having to push Bol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Bol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dharris fails with the takedown. Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris .#TD2# Dharris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bol tries to get back to half guard but can't. Yar Bol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! You can see the frustration on Bol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bol keeps working. #T3# Dharris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bol being controlled for a moment. Bol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bol tries to get out of the position. Bol is not content to let Dharris control the position. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dharris slows the pace down. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Bol throws a nice inside leg kick. Bol slips a straight right by Dharris . Dharris shoots in for a takedown but Bol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bol connects with a crisp jab. Dharris throws a jab when Bol was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hafir Dharris . I've got Dharris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hafir Dharris ! An out of breath Hafir Dharris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 83: Nicoletta v Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbot circles away. Dharris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Abbot misses with a hook. Dharris ducked under it nicely. Dharris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Abbot wants to clinch.#TD# Dharris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abbot is trying to defend but Dharris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abbot is in trouble now - Dharris has advanced to mount! Dharris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1# Dharris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Abbot tries to reverse the position but Dharris maintains control. Abbot is squirming around, avoiding Dharris 's attempts to control the action. Abbot is working to get back to half guard.
Dharris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Dharris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abbot?
Dharris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Abbot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2# Dharris with the ground and pound from mount. Dharris looking to finish with strikes here!
Dharris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Abbot tries to hold on but Dharris postures up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dharris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dharris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3# Abbot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dharris landing strikes, looking to finish! Abbot is looking to improve his position but Dharris isn't that keen on the idea. Dharris trying to control but Abbot is having none of it. Dharris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Abbot flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dharris with the ground and pound from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Abbot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dharris wants to control the pace but Abbot is squirming around nicely. Abbot can't escape the position.
Dharris with good strikes from the mount here! Abbot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dharris lands a heavy elbow. Abbot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Abbot holds on, trying desperately to control. Dharris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. That's time! Dharris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Abbot takes one to the side of the head.
Abbot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut. Abbot throws out a loose jab but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Dharris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbot. Abbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abbot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dharris slips under a jab. Dharris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dharris ducks under a wild hook from Abbot. Nice defenses there by Dharris . Dharris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Dharris looking to score a takedown here. Abbot is defending well but Dharris drives through and ends up in Abbot's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abbot trying to keep a closed guard but Dharris is proving a slippery customer.
Abbot has Dharris pulled in close to control his posture. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Dharris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dharris 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Abbot is controlling Dharris 's posture. Dharris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbot is on top in guard.
#REVB# Abbot is stalling in the full guard. Dharris managing to control the position. Dharris wants to sweep here but Abbot controlling him for the moment. Abbot is pushing down on Dharris 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dharris is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbot has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3# Abbot is trying to control. Dharris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Abbot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Still in half guard, Abbot seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A left lands for Abbot. Dharris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Abbot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4# Dharris misses with some punches.
Dharris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land. Dharris blocks an uppercut.
Dharris tries to work over Abbot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Abbot taking a breather. Dharris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow. Dharris misses with a punch to the body.
Dharris lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dharris can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around? Dharris lands a shoulder strike. Abbot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The referee calls for Dharris to work.
Dharris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Dharris . Dharris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dimebag Abbot will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. That's time! Dharris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3# Dharris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A combination from Abbot does no damage. Some wild striking there from Abbot.
Dharris moves out of range of the strikes. Abbot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dharris moves in looking to clinch but Abbot pushes him off. Abbot wants to counter the offense by Dharris and move into the clinch position. Dharris connects with a single shot there. Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dharris . Dharris has a takedown stuffed. Abbot misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abbot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dharris . Dharris swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbot.#CL2# Abbot closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Abbot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dharris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dharris connects with a body shot that sends Abbot's belly button to the back. Abbot blocks a jab. Abbot throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Abbot throws a jab when Dharris was well out of range. Abbot tries to clinch up but Dharris circles away and keeps his distance. Dharris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Abbot throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it. Dimebag Abbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Dharris closes the distance and pushes Abbot back into the cage. Dharris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Abbot lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dharris blocks an uppercut.
Dharris lands with a short shot to the head. Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dharris is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. Abbot scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# A head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land. Dharris struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbot controls his hands.
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 head punch on the inside from Abbot fails to land. Dharris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dharris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Abbot lands a hook that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. Dharris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dharris . Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abbot as Dharris tries to tie him up. Dimebag Abbot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Abbot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dharris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abbot throws the left hand but Dharris avoids the punch easily. Abbot takes a shot right to the bread basket. Abbot looks to clinch #TD# and Dharris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dharris not doing much here.
Dharris wants to take a breather but Abbot is having none of it. #T3# Abbot is concentrating on defense, preventing Dharris from advancing position. Abbot wants to control but Dharris is keeping busy and won't allow it. Abbot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris . Abbot controlling the position for now. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Abbot is trying to maintain the position but Dharris is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dharris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dharris lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dharris . Dharris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dharris lands a glancing blow to the side of Abbot's head. Dharris lands a jab to the head.
Abbot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dharris . Abbot throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# and Dharris counters with a single leg into guard. Abbot didn't expect that. Abbot is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dharris dives into side control.
#REVB# Abbot is not content to let Dharris control the position. Abbot is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dharris 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1# Dharris blocks a jab. Dharris feints the counter takedown. Dharris moves in looking to clinch but Niculescu pushes him off. Niculescu is looking to counter punch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Dharris fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Dharris . Niculescu throws a big shot that misses. Dharris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Niculescu defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niculescu scores with a nice head shot. Niculescu misses the jab.#T1# Niculescu circles away from the clinch attempt and Niculescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Niculescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dharris . Dharris wants to clinch up but Niculescu keeps it at a distance. Dharris shoots in looking for a takedown. Niculescu tries to sprawl out of it but Dharris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niculescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dharris tries to clinch up. Dharris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niculescu tries to avoid it but Dharris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niculescu to the ground. Niculescu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Constantin Niculescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris . A big left from Niculescu misses. Niculescu misses with a looping left. Dharris fails to land the takedown. Niculescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Dharris has managed to clinch.
#T3# Niculescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dharris wants a takedown.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Niculescu working aggressively here.
Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Dharris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niculescu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dharris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niculescu has a couple of punches blocked by Dharris .
Niculescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dharris controls his hands.
Niculescu misses with a short punch on the inside. Dharris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dharris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niculescu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dharris is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4# Niculescu working aggressively here.
Dharris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dharris blocking some punches.
Niculescu digs a right hand into Dharris 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dharris 's gas tank. Dharris goes for a takedown attempt but Niculescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niculescu misses with a left hand #TD2# and Dharris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niculescu's guard. Niculescu has his hands on Dharris 's head, controlling the position. Dharris postures up in Niculescu's guard and throws a big left but Niculescu blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Niculescu controlling Dharris 's posture. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Niculescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Nice defenses there by Dharris . Dharris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Niculescu as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Niculescu misses. Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Dharris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dharris with the counter takedown but Niculescu avoids it easily. Niculescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Niculescu wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like Niculescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Niculescu throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Niculescu looks to land a left hand but Dharris moved out of range nicely. Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dharris on the wrong end of a nice jab. Niculescu throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# Niculescu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dharris to score an easy takedown into full guard. Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# Niculescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Niculescu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there. #T3# Dharris scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dharris throws a big elbow that misses. Niculescu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Niculescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dharris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niculescu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dharris tries to clinch but Niculescu moves out of range. Niculescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Niculescu throws an overhand right that lands on Dharris 's shoulder, as Dharris tries to avoid the shot. Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around?#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Dharris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niculescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dharris blocks a body shot from Niculescu. Niculescu scores with a shot to the side of Dharris 's head. Niculescu misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Niculescu fails to land. Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Niculescu misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Niculescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niculescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Niculescu misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Niculescu circles away.
Niculescu looks to land a right hand but Dharris moved out of range.#CL2# Dharris clinches. Dharris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Niculescu scores with a shoulder strike. Dharris blocks an uppercut.
Niculescu misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dharris has hold of one of Niculescu's legs. Niculescu is fighting the takedown attempt but Dharris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Dharris works over Niculescu with some ground and pound from guard. Niculescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dharris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far. Niculescu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1# Dharris looks to move to half guard but instead Niculescu has passed into mount! Damn! Niculescu avoids the attempt from Dharris to control. Dharris is looking to get to half guard. Dharris keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Niculescu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris tries to reverse the position but Niculescu maintains control. Dharris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Poor strikes thrown by Niculescu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dharris is working to get back to half guard.
Dharris regains half guard.#T3# Dharris wants to get back to full guard but Niculescu has passed into side control. Dharris tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dharris sneaks back into half guard. Constantin Niculescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dharris keeping hold of Niculescu's head, controlling as best he can. Dharris wants to get back to full guard but Niculescu has mounted him!#T4# Niculescu prevents Dharris from getting the reversal. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Niculescu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dharris wants to hold on but Niculescu pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Constantin Niculescu showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niculescu, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu! In his post fight interview, Constantin Niculescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL# Dharris has managed to clinch.
#TD# Dharris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dharris manages to end up in side control. Banahatti tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. The referee warns Banahatti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dharris lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Banahatti is rocked! Dharris lands a big shot to the head and Banahatti winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 56: Faulk vs TwentyTwenty
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1# Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dharris sprawls well. Dharris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet. Ilmarinen misses with a takedown attempt - Dharris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen goes for a double leg but Dharris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dharris continues to drive forward. I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Ilmarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ilmarinen has Dharris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dharris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Ilmarinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dharris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ilmarinen to the mat. Ilmarinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ilmarinen is trying to control the position but Dharris postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ilmarinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Ilmarinen looking for a guillotine here but Dharris defends easily.
#T1# Ilmarinen keeping full guard, as Dharris tries to pass. #SUB# Ilmarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ilmarinen trying to control the position.
Ilmarinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Well, if Ilmarinen 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.
Dharris trying to hold on to Ilmarinen's head to control him but Ilmarinen postures up.
Dharris is trying is best to control the position here. #T2##SUB# Ilmarinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ilmarinen tries to pass to full mount but Dharris defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dharris avoid being mounted? Ilmarinen trying to pass the guard but Dharris defending well. #SUB# Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well. Dharris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3# Dharris is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dharris is refusing to be controlled, as Ilmarinen sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura here.
Ilmarinen is keen to just control but Dharris is a slippery customer.#SUB# Ilmarinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dharris sees it coming and defends easily. Dharris is trying is best to control the position here. Dharris is looking to control Ilmarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dharris avoid being mounted?#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ilmarinen uses his free foot to push down on Dharris 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dharris . Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Dharris is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Ilmarinen has isolated one of Dharris 's arms. Dharris looking to fight him off but Ilmarinen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Dharris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Billingsly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Billingsly tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Billingsly is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris controlling his opponent. Billingsly tries to reverse the position but Dharris maintains control. Billingsly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Billingsly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dharris landing strikes from the mount and Billingsly is in trouble! Dharris landing strikes from the mount and Billingsly is in trouble! #T1# Poor strikes thrown by Dharris there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Billingsly hang on? Dharris landing punches. Dharris lands a big elbow. Dharris misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dharris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Billingsly looks a forlorn figure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Billingsly can do anything to dispel that myth. Billingsly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Billingsly tries to get back to half guard but can't. Billingsly wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2# Billingsly is squirming around, avoiding Dharris 's attempts to control the action. This has been an exciting period of action! Billingsly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Dharris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Billingsly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Billingsly is rocked! Dharris prevents Billingsly from getting the reversal. Dharris raining down hammerfists from mount. Billingsly is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him? Dharris looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Billingsly covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! A relieved looking Hafir Dharris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Dharris clinches up against the cage. Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Dharris 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sobieskiego tries to work over Dharris 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dharris takes a shot to the head. Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Dharris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Sobieskiego is leaning against Dharris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobieskiego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dharris backwards. We've been informed that Dharris 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. Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Dharris .
Sobieskiego scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sobieskiego lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobieskiego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short left from Sobieskiego. #T1##BC# Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dharris moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieskiego circles away.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and Dharris moves out of range easily. Sobieskiego misses with a low kick as Dharris jumps back. Dharris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sobieskiego defends it well. Dharris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dharris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSobieskiego. Sobieskiego misses with a wild combination.
Sobieskiego throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control. Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. Dharris is putting a hurting on Sobieskiego here, landing some big shots from side control. Dharris in side control, throwing shots but Sobieskiego defends. #T2# Dharris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sobieskiego some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sobieskiego some visible discomfort.
Sobieskiego tries to bench press Dharris off him but Dharris keeps the position. Dharris misses with the ground and pound. Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sobieskiego to see if he's OK. Sobieskiego on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dharris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Sobieskiego managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dharris .
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobieskiego keeps working. #T3# Dharris working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris working the ground and pound from side control. Sobieskiego taking a bit of punishment here - Dharris scoring with strikes. Dharris trying to control the action but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom. Sobieskiego tries to bench press Dharris off him but Dharris keeps the position. Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Dharris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sobieskiego on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dharris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4# Dharris scoring with punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sobieskiego tries to buck Dharris off but Dharris is having none of it. Dharris trying to control the action but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom. Sobieskiego taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobieskiego takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sobieskiego is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dharris connects with a decent elbow. Sobieskiego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dharris 's best efforts. Dharris scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dharris sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dharris working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieskiego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dharris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A head kick misses from Sobieskiego. Dharris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dharris fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Dharris closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land. #T1# Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Dharris . Sobieskiego is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hafir Dharris . Dharris tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobieskiego shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch. Jana Iii Sobieskiego has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sobieskiego misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch. Dharris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Dharris .
Dharris goes for a takedown attempt but Sobieskiego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dharris tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
Dharris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego. Dharris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL2# Dharris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but Dharris keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sobieskiego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dharris is out of range. Dharris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Dharris has Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Dharris . Dharris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle. Dharris wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobieskiego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Sobieskiego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
#T3# Dharris avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sobieskiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Dharris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2# Sobieskiego gets tackled into the cage by Dharris . Dharris maintains the clinch. Dharris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sobieskiego after a bit of a struggle. Sobieskiego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dharris tries for a takedown but Sobieskiego manages to get underhooks.
Sobieskiego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dharris can do to turn this around? Dharris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sobieskiego wants to get back to striking at distance but Dharris won't allow it.
Dharris goes for a takedown attempt but Sobieskiego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobieskiego punishes Dharris 's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Sobieskiego connects with a leg kick. Sobieskiego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sobieskiego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sobieskiego throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Dharris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dharris . Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris landing with the ground and pound. Sobieskiego keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dharris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sobieskiego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Dharris moves into range and clinches up with Sobieskiego. Dharris is stalling here.
Dharris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sobieskiego pushes Dharris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land. Sobieskiego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dharris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobieskiego pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and Dharris moves out of range easily. #T1# Sobieskiego lands a nice shot that snaps Dharris 's head back.
Sobieskiego shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dharris eats them both and turns towards Sobieskiego to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Dharris avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses. Sobieskiego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dharris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego. Dharris tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it. Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sobieskiego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sobieskiego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And Dharris tries to counter it with a takedown but Sobieskiego pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Dharris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobieskiego can pounce on him.
#TD2# Dharris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sobieskiego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. 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! You can see the frustration on Sobieskiego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far. Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows. Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Sobieskiego is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dharris connects with a decent elbow. Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sobieskiego to see if he's OK. Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. #T3# Dharris wants to control but Sobieskiego is keeping him busy. Dharris working the body and head with strikes. Dharris lands a nice forearm strike. Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard. Dharris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sobieskiego can't do much from the bottom here. Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobieskiego keeps working. Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard. Dharris working away. Sobieskiego takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dharris is chipping away with strikes.
Dharris scoring with punches from side control. Sobieskiego taking a bit of punishment here - Dharris scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Jana Iii Sobieskiego showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sobieskiego 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego! Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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:
DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett misses the shot to the body. Dharris feinted with a counter takedown.#TD# Dharris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. We've been hearing that Dharris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Bennett is refusing to be controlled, as Dharris sits in half guard. Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dharris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Bennett controlling the position. Dharris throws an elbow that misses. Bennett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dharris 's guard. Nice move by Bennett!#REVB# Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Dharris 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. Dharris has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture. Bennett wants to pass the guard but Dharris is keeping the position.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bennett stays in close to Dharris 's body and controls the position. Dharris is pulling down on Bennett's head. It's preventing any offense from Bennett, at least for the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bennett misses with a hook. Dharris ducked under it nicely. #T3##TD# Dharris gets a double leg takedown into Bennett's guard. Dharris wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. Dharris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris throwing strikes but missing. Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dharris cracks Bennett with a solid left hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Dharris passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Dharris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bennett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bennett defending well though. Bennett 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. Dharris looks to land a strike but Bennett avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bennett pulls Dharris in to control the position. Dharris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. That's time! Dharris 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Bennett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A head kick misses from Bennett. Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett cracks Dharris with a good jab. Dharris dives in for a single leg takedown but Bennett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Dharris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dharris trying to control the position but Bennett is working away. Bennett regains half guard, as Dharris was trying to land strikes. Dharris misses with a head shot. Bennett uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1# Bennett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dharris trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. Bennett controlling the position. Dharris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dharris throwing strikes but missing. Hafir Dharris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dharris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dharris scoring with some ground and pound. Bennett controlling Dharris 's posture. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there. Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3# A left lands for Bennett. Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control. Dharris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Sloppy strikes there by Dharris . Dharris cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Dharris . Dharris throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dharris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4# Dharris with the ground and pound but Bennett regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Dharris thows a huge punch but Bennett dodges it nicely.
Dharris working over Bennett with some ground and pound. Bennett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris throws a strike but Bennett avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Dharris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dharris trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. Dharris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dharris wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. Dharris is working Bennett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
#TD# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control. Dharris throws an elbow but Bennett slips to the side and avoids it well. Dharris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow. Dharris misses with the ground and pound. Dharris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bennett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dharris . The ground and pound from Dharris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bennett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Dharris working away. Dharris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# Dharris cracks Bennett with a big elbow. Dharris laying and praying for a moment but Bennett takes advantage and regains half guard. Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around? Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dharris throwing shots but Bennett is blocking nicely. Bennett is controlling Dharris 's trapped leg to prevent Dharris from advancing to side control. Bennett is continuing to stall. Dharris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bennett to regain full guard. Gage Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Dharris preventing the sweep. Bennett being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dharris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gage Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3# Dharris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dharris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bennett for as long as he can get away with. Dharris '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. Dharris continues to stall. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dharris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett. Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Bennett avoids it well and moves away. Bennett throws a looping overhand right but Dharris ducks down to avoid it. Bennett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dharris sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Bennett avoids it well and moves away. Bennett cracks Dharris with a right hand to the side of the head. Bennett misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into guard. Dharris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dharris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dharris , 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! Hafir Dharris thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 18: Mack vs Amida
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Dharris gets a clinch. Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dharris stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dharris 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD# Dharris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. We've been hearing that Dharris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Dharris throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dharris 's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dharris wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T1# Gracie trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gracie won't allow Dharris to sweep him here. Gracie wants to control from the top but Dharris keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gracie stands and throws Dharris 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dharris is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dharris is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control. Dharris manages to get to full guard.
#T3# Gracie looking to pass the guard. Dharris looking for a sweep. Not yet Dharris , not yet. Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Dharris has wrist control. Dharris managing to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Gracie trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dharris shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Dharris . Gracie's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie.#CL2# Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Dharris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Dharris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dharris cracks Gracie with a big elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dharris cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dharris working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes. Dharris working the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dharris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL# Dharris instigates a clinch. #TD# Dharris gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Dharris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hafir Dharris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dharris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Dharris preventing the sweep. Dharris works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard. Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. Gracie has momentary wrist control but Dharris slips an elbow through the middle. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dharris wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Dharris controls from within his opponent's guard. Gracie has his hands on Dharris 's head, controlling the position. #T2# Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dharris tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharris is one step ahead there. Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dharris lands a couple of digs. Dharris postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow. Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Dharris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3# Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dharris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dharris is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dharris stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Dharris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dharris cracks Gracie with a solid left hand. Dharris landing with the ground and pound. Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Dharris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dharris 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dharris with a nice head shot there. Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dharris controls the pace. Dharris with a nice head shot there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dharris as he avoids it easily. Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. #CL2# Gracie closes the distance and clinches. Dharris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gracie. Dharris is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Dharris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dharris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC# Dharris breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Dharris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Dharris is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control. Gracie is being controlled here. Dharris cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dharris working the head and body with strikes. Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. Dharris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Dharris landing strikes. Hafir Dharris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dharris is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him? Gracie seems to have recovered his senses. Gracie is trying to control Dharris 's posture but Dharris avoids it. Dharris controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. Dharris happy to just control the position for now. #T3# Dharris '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. Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gracie wants to control but Dharris postures up. Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dharris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dharris dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Dharris 's head and hops out. Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dharris as he jumps to the side. Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Dharris sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dharris shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Dharris drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Dharris prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dharris gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafir Dharris showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dharris 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! During a confident post fight interview, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 10: Abarai vs Vetorwee
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1# Von Hardenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut. Von Hardenberg throws a jab when Dharris was well out of range. Von Hardenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Von Hardenberg. Dharris gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Von Hardenberg gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dharris is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolf Von Hardenberg! Our winner, Wolf Von Hardenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 1: Jurisic vs Niculescu
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Dharris closes the distance and pushes Murska back into the cage.#BC2# Murska manages to break the clinch.
Murska throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Murska misses the target. Dharris attempts a counter takedown but Murska avoids it well and moves away. Dharris with a poor takedown and Murska counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dharris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murska is fending him off so far but Dharris persists. Nope, Murska circles away and we're back to standing. Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dharris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Dharris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Murska stuns Dharris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris shoots for a takedown but Murska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. Dharris tries to clinch but fails miserably and Murska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dharris misses with a takedown attempt and Murska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ispa Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Dharris has his takedown stuffed and Murska counters with a lovely shot to the body. Hafir Dharris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dharris misses with a takedown and Murska counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dharris doesn't manage to clinch there - Murska circles away.
Murska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Dharris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Murska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murska looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body. Murska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Dharris wants to control from the top but Murska keeps moving. Dharris throwing strikes from guard but Murska blocks nicely. Murska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharris . Murska keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. Dharris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dharris looking to pass the guard. Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Dharris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've been hearing that Dharris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Dharris with a flurry of punches that miss. Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Dharris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murska sprawls well initially but Dharris persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dharris working Murska over with strikes. Murska has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gymi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Murska is refusing to be controlled, as Dharris sits in half guard. Murska preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Dharris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Dharris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dharris throws a strike but Murska avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris slips nicely into half guard. Dharris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head. Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murska defending well though. Murska wants to control but Dharris is keeping busy.
Dharris not landing any meaningful shots this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murska trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ispa Murska will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Dharris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dharris manages to avoid it. Murska stuffs the takedown attempt from Dharris . Dharris gets slowly back to his feet. Murska throws out a counter right but Dharris avoids it with no problem. Dharris tries for a takedown but Murska circles away easily and Murska counters with a straight right hand. Dharris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dharris somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris darts in trying to clinch and Murska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Dharris looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Murska throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dharris thows a huge punch but Murska dodges it nicely.
Dharris scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dharris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Murska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dharris wants to pass to mount but Murska is defending the position. #T2# Murska wants to improve his position but Dharris is controlling well.
Dharris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dharris looks to land a strike but Murska avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Murska is pulling down on Dharris 's head. It's preventing any offense from Dharris , at least for the moment. Dharris looking to pass the guard. #T3# Dharris sitting in guard here, content to control. Dharris passes Murska's left leg - he's now in half guard. Murska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dharris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murska's head. Murska tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg. Dharris lands strikes from half guard. Dharris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murska defending well though. #T4# Murska has a hand on Dharris 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dharris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Murska tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dharris cracks Murska with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murska is working to get back to half guard.
Dharris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dharris looking to control and managing it successfully. Dharris with a couple of short strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Murska tries to reverse the position but Dharris maintains control. Murska blocking the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Murska scores with the left hand. Dharris knows he should have avoided that one. Dharris tries to clinch but Murska moves out of range. Murska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharris feinted with a counter takedown. Dharris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Murska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Dharris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murska to the mat! Murska manages to get full guard. Dharris with a flurry of punches that miss. Dharris stands and throws Murska's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dharris cracks Murska with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1# Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. Dharris working away. Murska is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dharris working away. Dharris misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Dharris in side control, throwing shots but Murska defends. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Dharris scoring with punches and elbows. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murska can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Dharris lands a nice forearm strike. Murska taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dharris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dharris throwing strikes but Murska manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Dharris tries to buck Murska off but Murska is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Dharris 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dharris trying his best to control but Murska has mounted him. Dharris tries to lock up and control but Murska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Dharris is trying desperately to improve position. Murska trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dharris can't escape the position.
Murska avoids the attempt from Dharris to control. Dharris 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.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dharris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murska tries to control but Dharris wriggling away. Murska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murska. I think Murska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! A relieved looking Hafir Dharris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1##KD2# Oooooh!!! Berry has knocked Dharris down with a huge combo! Berry steps away and waves a wobbly Dharris back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut.#CL# Dharris closes the distance and pushes Berry back into the cage. Dharris slows down the pace here.
Dharris stalling.
Berry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dharris blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berry tries to break free but Dharris pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Dharris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Berry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dharris to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dharris scoring with punches to the head and body. Berry is trying to keep Dharris in close.
Dharris working some strikes from top position.#T1# Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. Berry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dharris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dharris is working Berry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dharris 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. Dharris wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position. Dharris throwing strikes from guard but Berry blocks nicely. Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. Berry looking to control.
#T2# Dharris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dharris . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dharris throwing strikes but missing. Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dharris forces his way into half guard. Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharris . Dharris sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Berry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots. Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dharris . Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Still in half guard, Dharris seems content to control. Berry wants to get back to full guard. Dharris thows a huge punch but Berry dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berry can do anything to dispel that myth. Dharris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Well, if Dharris 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.
Dharris throwing shots but Berry is blocking nicely. #T4# Dharris is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Berry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berry. Dharris sitting in guard, not really doing much. Dharris throwing strikes but missing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Dharris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dharris shoots and misses and Berry counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dharris has his takedown stuffed letting Berry counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. Berry getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dingle Berry seems to be getting the better of the standup. Berry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Dharris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dharris . Hafir Dharris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Berry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dharris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Berry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dharris with a flurry of punches that miss. Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dharris landing with the ground and pound. Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. Berry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dharris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dharris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berry can do to turn this around? Dharris forces his way into half guard. Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Dharris lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berry defending well though. Dharris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dharris scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Berry is rocked! Dharris scores with a big shot! Berry's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Berry! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! An out of breath Hafir Dharris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Dharris has managed to clinch.
#BC# Abs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chizzled Abs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abs tries to clinch up but Dharris circles away and keeps his distance. Dharris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Abs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abs misses with a two punch combination.
Abs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dharris circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Abs moves into the clinch.#BC2# Dharris manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Dharris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Abs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dharris fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Abs to the ground. Dharris is now in Abs's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Dharris landing some decent shots from guard. Dharris lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Abs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Dharris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dharris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Abs's head. Dharris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Abs has momentary wrist control but Dharris slips an elbow through the middle. Abs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dharris on the ground. Dharris 's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Abs working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Dharris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dharris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dharris 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Abs wants to sweep here but Dharris controlling him for the moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dharris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dharris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abs's head. Dharris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abs's guard. Dharris stops Abs from getting back to his feet.
Dharris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3# Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Dharris . Dharris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Abs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Abs wants to get back to full guard. Dharris scoring with strikes to the body and head. Abs taking some punishment here, with Dharris in his half guard. Abs tries to roll over but Dharris keeps him under control. Dharris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# Dharris scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Dharris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dharris perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Abs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dharris pulls his head out easily. Dharris lands a big elbow - Abs is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dharris !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 4.1
Date: Dec 18, 2020 |
#R1# Dharris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panda. Panda closes the distance but Dharris moves to the side #TD# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control. Dharris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Panda is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Panda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Dharris is looking for a sweep. Panda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well.
#SUB2# Panda is looking for a kimura but Dharris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panda to get the leverage. I've been told that Panda has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2# Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Dharris wants to control but Panda is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2# Panda seems to be looking for submissions.
Dharris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Dharris defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2# Panda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dharris defends it well. #T2# Dharris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2# Panda is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dharris is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard. Dharris trying to control but Panda postures up.
#T3##SUB2# Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well.
Dharris is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Panda is trying to work for a kimura but Dharris is defending well.
Dharris is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Panda trying to control but Dharris is working from the bottom. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dharris has control of Panda's left arm, preventing Panda from doing any damage. Dharris wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment. Dharris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dharris tries to get out of the position. Dharris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Panda darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control. Panda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dharris 's best efforts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Dharris tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dharris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dharris appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Panda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dharris pinned against the cage. Dharris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dharris feinted with a counter takedown. Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dharris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dharris tries to counter with a takedown but Panda is quick to defend against it. Hafir Dharris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda. Panda misses with a takedown #TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Panda won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows. Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dharris lands some shots froms side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1# Panda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Panda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ground and pound from Dharris . Panda taking some punishment here, with Dharris in his half guard. Panda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots. Dharris slips a nice elbow through Panda's hands, connecting with Panda's forehead. Panda trying to control from the bottom.
Panda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dharris is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Nice strikes from Dharris there. #SUB2# Panda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Panda tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2# Panda looking for submissions off his back. Dharris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dharris is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer. Dharris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Panda looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dharris looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dharris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground. Dharris trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Ground and pound from Dharris . Dharris is taking a breather. Panda 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. Panda has hold of Dharris 's hands but Dharris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dharris is looking to take a break and control but Panda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dharris is nestled in close to Panda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Panda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Dharris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dharris has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted. Dharris landing with the ground and pound. Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Dharris lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Dharris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Dharris is sitting in close to Panda's body. Panda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dharris is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dharris is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). D.D Panda! |
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ROCK FC: GONY 3.1
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1# A cross from Luciano lands.#CUT2#It looks like Hafir Dharris has been cut. Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dharris at a distance.
Dharris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD# Luciano tries to sprawl but Dharris drives through with a takedown into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth. Dharris throwing shots but Luciano is blocking nicely. Dharris 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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dharris lands a nice short elbow. Dharris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Luciano is positioning himself well to prevent Dharris advancing to mount. Dharris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Luciano regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Dharris throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely. Luciano trying to control the position.
Dharris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dharris is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Dharris with a flurry of punches that miss. Luciano pulls Dharris in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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. Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharris . Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control. Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Luciano trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Luciano misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano! Luciano is trying to buck Dharris off. Dharris misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Dharris trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. Dharris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luciano is avoiding damage well.
#T3# Dharris wants to control but Luciano is keeping him busy. The strikes coming from Dharris are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Luciano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dharris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dharris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luciano is avoiding damage well.
Luciano regains half guard, as Dharris was trying to land strikes. Dharris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Dharris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dharris . #T4# Dharris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dharris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luciano defending well though. Luciano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dharris 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dharris 's back! Dharris is trying to break free.
Luciano controls the position. Dharris controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dharris is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hafir Dharris will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Luciano throws out a powerful jab. Luciano throws out a loose jab but Dharris uses good head movement to avoid it. Dharris staying out of range there. Luciano with a nice cross.#CL# Dharris forces Luciano back against the cage and clinches. Dharris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luciano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dharris .
Dharris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Luciano lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano. Luciano trying to stall but Dharris improves his position.
Dharris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dharris . A short right from Luciano. #T1##BC# Dharris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dharris shoots in but no luck this time. Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. Bruno Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dharris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dharris . Dharris tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hafir Dharris . That's going to take a lot out of him. Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dharris feinted with a counter takedown. Dharris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a combination
#TD# and Dharris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luciano's guard. Dharris is fighting to break Luciano's control of his arms but Luciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Luciano keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Dharris throws a strike but Luciano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dharris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luciano is one step ahead there. Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Luciano controls from within his opponent's guard. Dharris trying to control the position.
#T3# Luciano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dharris is proving hard to escape from. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dharris is on top in guard.
#REVR# Dharris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luciano's head. Dharris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dharris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dharris with a flurry of punches that miss. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Dharris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dharris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Luciano is trying to keep Dharris in close.
Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Dharris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Dharris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dharris not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dharris wants to pass to mount but Luciano is defending the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hafir Dharris 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Dharris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dharris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Dharris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Luciano throws a jab when Dharris was well out of range. Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Dharris with an uppercut! Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano cracks Dharris with a good jab. Bruno Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Dharris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Luciano has control of Dharris 's left arm, preventing Dharris from doing any damage. Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharris . Dharris trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Luciano controls Dharris momentarily but Dharris frees himself. #T1# Dharris throwing strikes but missing. Luciano wants to sweep but no luck. Luciano controls Dharris momentarily but Dharris frees himself. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.#TD# Dharris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control! Luciano regains half guard, as Dharris was trying to land strikes. Dharris trying to pass the guard but Luciano defending well. #T2# Luciano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dharris . Dharris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dharris connects with a nice short shot to Luciano's temple. Dharris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luciano to regain full guard. Dharris pushes down on Luciano's leg and manages to get into half guard. Luciano taking some punishment here, with Dharris in his half guard. Luciano 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. Dharris misses with a head shot. Luciano uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3# Dharris preventing the sweep. Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dharris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dharris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Luciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control. Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharris . #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Luciano keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dharris manages to avoid it. Luciano misses with a combination
#TD# and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that. Luciano parries the strikes from Dharris easily there. Dharris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Luciano to escape.
Luciano is not content to let Dharris control the position. Luciano parries the strikes from Dharris easily there. Dharris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Luciano to escape.
Check out the look on Dharris 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dharris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hafir Dharris . I think Dharris 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 2.1
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# About Don closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dharris 's guard. About Don pushing down on Dharris 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. About Don tries to pass to full mount but Dharris defends it. #SUB# About Don is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dharris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# About Don is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dharris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time About Don. About Don tries to pass to full mount but Dharris defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# About Don is looking for a kimura but Dharris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for About Don to get the leverage. #T1# Dharris wants to control but About Don is keeping busy and won't allow it. About Don is just content to waste time from the top position. Dharris takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. About Don looking to sit in guard and control but Dharris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# About Don wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. About Don working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dharris . The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris is looking to work some ground and pound but About Don has wrist control. Dharris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# About Don escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dharris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Dharris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. About Don swivels though and keeps the full guard. About Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dharris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dharris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. About Don is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dharris lands a couple of digs. Dharris throws an elbow that misses. About Don uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dharris 's guard. Nice move by About Don!#REVR# Dharris wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Dharris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Let's hope that Dharris 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. About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. About Don is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dharris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. About Don pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dharris is keeping the position for now. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. About Don works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# About Don is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dharris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time About Don. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dharris is positioning himself well to prevent About Don advancing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Get Wet About Don dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dharris shoots for a double leg takedown but About Don sprawls well. He's pushed Dharris 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. About Don misses with a takedown #TD2# and Dharris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for About Don! Dharris landing strikes. About Don is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Dharris working the head with strikes. Dharris lands a decent elbow from side control. Hafir Dharris has got the better of the ground game so far. Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but About Don keeps working. Dharris working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. About Don is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dharris wants to control but About Don is keeping him busy. #T1# Dharris cracks About Don with a big elbow. Dharris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dharris throws a strike aimed at the side of About Don's head but About Don avoids it well. You can see the frustration on About Don's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. About Don tries to improve position but can't. Dharris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dharris working the ground and pound from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dharris in side control, throwing shots but About Don defends. Dharris looks up at the clock and then as About Don takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dharris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
About Don is not content to let Dharris control the position. Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2# About Don can't do much from the bottom here. About Don managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dharris .
Check out the look on Dharris 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
About Don taking a bit of punishment here - Dharris scoring with strikes. About Don is positioning himself to get back to half guard. About Don defending against the ground and pound. Dharris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# About Don is not content to let Dharris control the position. Dharris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Dharris working away. About Don is not content to let Dharris control the position. Dharris landing strikes. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. About Don taking a bit of punishment here - Dharris scoring with strikes. Dharris happy to just control the position for now. Sloppy strikes there by Dharris . Check out the look on Dharris 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dharris is looking to take a break and control but About Don is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dharris throws an elbow but About Don slips to the side and avoids it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! About Don is looking to regain half guard here but Dharris keeps moving and retains side control. Dharris landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hafir Dharris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Dharris throws a head kick that misses. About Don fails to land the takedown. Dharris feints the counter takedown. Dharris darts in looking for a takedown but About Don gets double underhooks and turns Dharris into the cage. About Don avoids the head kick by Dharris .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from About Don is defended easily by Dharris . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. About Don shoots in but Dharris avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Wet About Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2# Dharris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dharris throws a big right hand that misses. Dharris landing some decent shots from guard. About Don is trying to keep Dharris in close.
Dharris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dharris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. About Don has control of Dharris 's left arm, preventing Dharris from doing any damage. Dharris lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Dharris trying to control but About Don is working from the bottom. Dharris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of About Don's head. Dharris throwing strikes from guard but About Don blocks nicely. Dharris being controlled here momentarily. Dharris trying to control but About Don is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dharris misses with a hook. Dharris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# About Don misses with a takedown attempt #TD2# so Dharris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dharris cracks About Don with a solid left hand.#SUB# About Don looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dharris pushes down on About Don's leg and manages to get into half guard. About Don tries to get to full guard but Dharris has control of the leg. About Don trying to control here.
#T4# About Don is not content to let Dharris control the position. Dharris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dharris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. About Don is pressing down on Dharris 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dharris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dharris connects with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! About Don keeping moving, preventing Dharris from controlling successfully. About Don utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Hafir Dharris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dharris 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hafir Dharris ! An out of breath Hafir Dharris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Featherstone is looking to clinch but Dharris is avoiding it.
#CL# Featherstone closes the distance and pushes Dharris back into the cage. Featherstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Dharris controls his hands.
Featherstone can't find room to land a body shot as Dharris controls the action.
Dharris 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Dharris . Featherstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Dharris jumps guard but Featherstone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Featherstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Featherstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Featherstone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dharris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Featherstone to the mat. Featherstone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Featherstone has momentary wrist control but Dharris slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dharris controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Featherstone is trying to keep Dharris in close.
#SUB# Featherstone is looking for a triangle but Dharris pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dharris defends it easily.#T1# Dharris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Featherstone's head. Dharris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dharris lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Featherstone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dharris escapes and throws Featherstone's legs to the side, diving into side control! Dharris trying to control the position but Featherstone is working away. Dharris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Featherstone some visible discomfort.
Featherstone tries to improve position but can't. Dharris wants to control but Featherstone is keeping him busy. Featherstone is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Dharris taking a breather here. #T2# Featherstone can't do much from the bottom here. Featherstone taking a bit of punishment here - Dharris scoring with strikes. Featherstone on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dharris working the ground and pound. Featherstone tries to bench press Dharris off him but Dharris keeps the position. Featherstone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Featherstone tries to improve position but can't. Dharris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Featherstone to see if he's OK. Dharris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Featherstone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Featherstone tries to improve position but can't. Dharris is chipping away with strikes.
#T3# Featherstone struggling a bit here. Dharris cracks Featherstone with a big elbow. Featherstone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Featherstone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Dharris lands some shots froms side control. Featherstone wants to control but Dharris postures up. Featherstone is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Featherstone is rocked! Dharris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dharris in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Featherstone looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dharris turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris ! After winning the bout, Hafir Dharris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ROCK FC: Rookie Trials
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Dharris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dharris misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scarano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dharris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Dharris ducks right into an uppercut from Scarano. #T1# Dharris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarano throws out a counter right but Dharris avoids it with no problem. Scarano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dharris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Scarano blocks a head kick by Dharris .
Scarano throws out a counter right but Dharris avoids it with no problem.#T2# Dharris moves out of range of the strikes. Dharris moves out of range as Scarano strikes. Dharris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dharris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dharris misses with a shot to the body enabling Scarano to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Sylvester Scarano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Scarano 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Scarano! |
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