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Event:
ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiddens walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hiddens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hiddens stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Hiddens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dilbrandt is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #T1#
Hiddens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hiddens is now in half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dilbrandt won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hiddens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Hiddens is looking to advance position but Dilbrandt won't allow it. #SUB#
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Dilbrandt trying to get back to full guard but Hiddens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Hiddens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dilbrandt can't escape the position.
Hiddens trying to control but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hiddens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Dilbrandt to control.
Dilbrandt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dilbrandt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hiddens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but he can't manage it.
Hiddens lands a big elbow.
Hiddens scoring with strikes but Dilbrandt is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hiddens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hiddens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dilbrandt looks a forlorn figure.
Dilbrandt taking shots to the head.
Hiddens is landing with some decent strikes but Dilbrandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hiddens controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens 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#
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiddens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Hiddens throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hiddens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hiddens.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiddens.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the head.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.#TD2#
Hiddens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Hiddens trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Hiddens working the ground and pound from side control.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hiddens takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiddens scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Hiddens controls the position from side control.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens lands a few punches from side control.
Hiddens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but Hiddens is having none of it.
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with a big elbow.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dilbrandt some visible discomfort.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Hiddens's posture but Hiddens avoids it.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiddens wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping him busy.
Hiddens working the body and head with strikes.
Hiddens trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
Dilbrandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt moves into full guard.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from getting back to his feet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dilbrandt is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Dilbrandt being controlled here momentarily.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiddens wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiddens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Hiddens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiddens on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiddens under the eye.
Jab by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Hiddens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Hiddens moves out of range of the body kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Hiddens moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Hiddens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Hiddens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to FullOf Hiddens.
Well Hiddens 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens! |
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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zig shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zig has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Zig's front leg but catches the back leg as Zig tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zig Zig.
Zig shoots in but no luck this time.
Zig looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a combination. Zig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.#KD#
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dilbrandt finish him?
#ROC#Zig is rocked!#T1#
Zig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zig is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Zig looks winded!
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves in close and cracks Zig with a massive right hand! Zig, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dilbrandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 121: Daddy VS Fochi
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Flair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dilbrandt sprawls well initially but Flair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dilbrandt to regain full guard.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dilbrandt controlling the position.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing strikes but missing.
Flair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.#T1#
Dilbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt pulls Flair in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair throws a body shot but no joy.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Flair misses with a wild body shot.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Flair tries to clinch there but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flair tries to land a front kick but Dilbrandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Flair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dilbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Flair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Flair avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt with a hook.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Flair down.
Flair throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A combination from Flair does no damage.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flair.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Flair shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Flair is rocked!
Flair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Flair pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Dilbrandt and sends Flair crashing to the mat! Dilbrandt follows him down to the mat - Flair regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Flair is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt is controlling the pace.
Dilbrandt prevents Flair from improving his position.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Flair is blocking nicely.
Flair seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Flair looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dilbrandt passes into side control!#T4#
Flair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dilbrandt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dilbrandt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Dilbrandt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Flair's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flair.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Flair strikes.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Flair takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Flair has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Flair's front leg but catches the back leg as Flair tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Flair.
Deacon Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flair throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flair.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Flair's body. Flair takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flair. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flair misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt connects with a stiff jab that staggers Flair - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deacon Dilbrandt!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 113: Perkele VS Dilbrandt
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Perkele takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Perkele lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
Perkele pushes Dilbrandt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Perkele blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Perkele.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Perkele keeps him there for the moment.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dilbrandt can turn it around.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Perkele with an uppercut!
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Deacon Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Perkele clinches up against the cage.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele misses with a hook.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Perkele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Perkele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but Perkele has double underhooks.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Perkele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkele backwards. #T3#
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Perkele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Perkele - that landed with a thud.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Perkele blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Perkele is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dilbrandt's efforts to push away.
A short left from Perkele.
A short left from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Perkele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Perkele digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ispa Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Perkele lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perkele.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele lands a left hand.
#ROC#Dilbrandt is rocked!
Perkele cracks Dilbrandt with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Dilbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Perkele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele lands a big right hand that drops Dilbrandt! The killer instinct kicks in and Perkele finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Perkele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele is the new lightweight champion!
Ispa Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GDL 106: Dilbrandt VS Stepanov
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Dilbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dilbrandt rather than just go for the knockout.
Stepanovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A punch combination from Stepanovich misses.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt works over Stepanovich's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Stepanovich is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stepanovich's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich. #T3#
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Dilbrandt jabs at Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich lands with a good body shot.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
Stepanovich lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Stepanovich works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.#T4#
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Deacon Dilbrandt 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#
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range. #T1#
Stepanovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Stepanovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!#T3#
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
#T4#
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Stepanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stepanovich defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Deacon Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stepanovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Stepanovich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Dilbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Stepanovich with the counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Stepanovich down.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stepanovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stepanovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Jab from Dilbrandt.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Stepanovich blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge left! Stepanovich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dilbrandt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stepanovich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dilbrandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Deacon Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stevens.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Stevens moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Stevens avoids it well and moves away.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross. #T1#
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Stevens avoids the punch easily.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Stevens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stevens's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Stevens is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Stevens ducks into an uppercut from Dilbrandt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Deacon Dilbrandt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 92: Coppola VS Hunt
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Babic looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Babic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babic off to one side.
Dilbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Babic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dilbrandt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdenko Babic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dilbrandt wants it to stay on the feet.
Zdenko Babic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Babic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Babic somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Babic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dilbrandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Babic seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Babic 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.
Dilbrandt keeping hold of Babic's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Babic is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Babic tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it. #SUB#
Babic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dilbrandt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Babic 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.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Babic is looking for a kimura here.
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Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Babic.
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Babic 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.
Babic moves nicely into side control. #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#
Babic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Babic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dilbrandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain half guard here but Babic keeps moving and retains side control.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Babic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdenko Babic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Babic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dilbrandt cracks Babic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Zdenko Babic has been cut.
Babic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zdenko Babic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babic looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Babic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Babic shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense.
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Babic off balance momentarily.#T1#
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Babic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babic fails with a takedown attempt.
Babic shoots for a double leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well. He's pushed Babic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babic closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Babic pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Babic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babic looks for a takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Dilbrandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babic defends it well.
Babic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.#ROC2#Babic is rocked!
Babic shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oh Babic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
Babic seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Dilbrandt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Babic. Babic tries to recover but Dilbrandt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Babic lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Chaster misses with a hook.#TD#
Chaster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chaster is trying to ground and pound but Dilbrandt uses the momentary lack of control by Chaster to regain half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
Chaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Chaster is going to stand back up.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chaster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chaster's back!#SUB2#
Dilbrandt working for a choke but Chaster is defending well.
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!
Chaster trying to control the position but Dilbrandt manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB2#
Dilbrandt has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Chaster is in real trouble here. Dilbrandt gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Chaster is tapping out! Dilbrandt wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deacon Dilbrandt!
Deacon Dilbrandt 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:
GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt sizes up Zig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Zig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Zig shakes it off.
Zig moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dilbrandt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Zig scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zig takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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!
Zig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Dilbrandt is trying to escape the position but Zig is controlling the position. #T1#
Zig trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zig advances to mount.
Zig throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dilbrandt because Zig loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Zig looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Zig wants to finish this one by submission but Dilbrandt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zig. #T2#
Zig content just to control the position here.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zig fails to move to back control.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt tries to reverse the position but Zig maintains control.
Dilbrandt is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dilbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zig.
#T3#
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Zig controlling the pace for now.
Zig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zig controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Zig controlling from the full mount.
Zig looking to control but Dilbrandt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dilbrandt stops Zig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zig controlling his opponent.
Zig wants to control the pace but Dilbrandt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt is controlling an arm, preventing Zig from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Zig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Zig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zig lands in his opponent's guard.
Zig passes Dilbrandt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zig wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Zig wants to take a breather but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is looking to control Zig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dilbrandt avoid being mounted?
Zig tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Zig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Zig is controlling well.
Dilbrandt won't allow Zig to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zig.
Zig passes to side control.
Zig staying calm.
Zig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dilbrandt for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Zig advances to mount.
Dilbrandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zig tries to control but Dilbrandt wriggling away.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Dilbrandt is trying to reverse the position but instead Zig has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Zig is looking for the choke from the back position but Dilbrandt is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Zig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zig controlling well, preventing Dilbrandt from escaping the position.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zig controls the position.#T4#
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
Zig tries to keep control of the position but Dilbrandt is staying busy.
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Zig tries to get the hooks in deep but Dilbrandt pushed the leg off.
Zig is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Zig Zig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zig.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Zig just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zig Zig dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Zig is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zig on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt cracks Zig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Zig's head.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Zig shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.#TD#
Zig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dilbrandt is trying to defend but Zig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zig trying to pass the guard but Dilbrandt defending well.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Zig postures up.
Zig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dilbrandt controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Zig seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but Zig has passed to side control!#T2#
Dilbrandt is not content to let Zig control the position.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Zig's posture but Zig avoids it.
Zig works to advance to full mount. Dilbrandt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dilbrandt tries to hold on but Zig pushes him away.
Dilbrandt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Zig has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dilbrandt is in real trouble here. Zig gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dilbrandt is tapping out! Zig wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zig Zig! |
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