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Event:
GDL 99: Dilbrandt VS Stevens
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Crown darts in looking for a takedown but Dieng gets double underhooks and turns Crown into the cage. As Crown tries to get set, Dieng tries to push him back and clinch up but Crown manages to avoid the attempt. Dieng misses with a series of wild punches.
Dieng throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dieng just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Dieng. Crown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dieng as he avoids it easily. Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Crown circles away.
Dieng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crown at a distance.
Dieng throws a right hand that Crown ducks under and follows up with a left that Crown also avoids with ease. Crown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dieng as he avoids it easily. Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown. Dieng scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dieng tries to clinch but Crown is having none of it. We've been told by Dieng's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Crown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dieng.
Crown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dieng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1# Dieng fails to land the takedown. Crown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dieng with a body shot. Nice sprawl there from Crown as Dieng shoots in.#CL# Dieng moves into the clinch. Crown blocks an elbow strike. Dieng blocks the elbow strike.
Crown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diengs head. Dieng is defending well against a takedown attempt. Crown prevents Dieng from breaking the clinch. Crown tries for a takedown but Dieng manages to get underhooks.
Crown is working for takedown but Dieng is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Crown drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2# Dieng tries to stand but Crown is controlling from the bottom. Crown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dieng puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Dieng wants to get back to his feet.
Crown is controlling Dieng's position as best he can from this difficult position. It looks like Dieng is going to stand back up.
#T3# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Crown is looking to improve his position.
Dieng tries to stand and escape but Crown is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Crown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dieng. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet. Crown tries to counter with a clinch but Dieng shakes him off and moves away.#CL# Dieng instigates a clinch. Crown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dieng pulls him back up using the underhooks. Crown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dieng up against the cage.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dieng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dieng misses with a punch to the body.
Dieng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Crown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dieng prevents it.
Crown looking for a takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crown.#BC2# Crown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Idrissa Dieng dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch. Dieng throws a head kick but Crown moves out of range.
Dieng is looking to score with low kicks. Idrissa Dieng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crown darts in looking for a takedown but Dieng gets double underhooks and turns Crown into the cage. Idrissa Dieng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dieng throws a right and a left that Crown avoids nicely. Dieng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crown.
Crown shoots in for a double leg but Dieng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dieng darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dieng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crown can do to turn this around? Dieng swinging wildly here.
Dieng scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dieng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Idrissa Dieng is winning the standup battle so far. Crown avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch but Crown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A slow jab from Dieng misses its intended target. Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1# Crown looks for a takedown but Dieng sprawls well. Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown. Dieng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crown sprawls well. Crown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dieng gets slowly back to his feet. Dieng jabs at Crown's body. Crown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dieng is fending him off so far but Crown persists. Nope, Dieng circles away and we're back to standing. Dieng throws a head kick but Crown moves out of range.
Dieng throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2# Crown clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Crown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crown shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# Dieng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A right-left combo lands from Dieng. The fight stays on the outside here - Dieng looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crown dives in and grabs Dieng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dieng pushes down on Crown's head and hops out. Dieng attempts a counter takedown but Crown avoids it well and moves away. Dieng stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dieng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dieng tries a head kick but it misses.
Dieng is looking to clinch. Crown swats away the attempt to clinch by Dieng. Crown fails with the takedown. A head kick by Dieng misses #CL2# and Crown counters by clinching up. #BC2# Crown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3# Crown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crown fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dieng leaves Crown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Crown just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDieng. Crown is breathing heavily. Crown blocks a head kick by Dieng.
Crown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dieng stuffs the takedown. Dieng goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Dieng misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dieng is looking to score with low kicks. Dieng fails in his attempt to clinch. Dieng throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Crown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dieng misses the shot to the body. Crown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dieng.#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Dieng. #CL2# Crown closes the distance and clinches. Crown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Crown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dieng lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dieng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dieng is trying to break free. Dieng prevents the takedown attempt.
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! Dieng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crown is keeping busy.#TD2# Crown pulls guard effortlessly. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Idrissa Dieng 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# Dieng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dieng defends it nicely. Dieng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Dieng throws a right and a left that Crown avoids nicely. Crown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dieng avoids it really well and circles away. Nice cross by Dieng. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Dieng. Crown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dieng. A head kick from Dieng lands but Crown takes it in his stride. Dieng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dieng lands a head kick. Crown smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Dieng digs a good hook to Crown's body.
#T1##CL2# Crown moves into the clinch. Dieng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dieng wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dieng has had enough of the clinch but Crown keeps him there for the moment. Crown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dieng to keep the fight standing. Idrissa Dieng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Crown. Crown misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2# Crown manages to break the clinch.
Dieng pushes Crown away with a front kick. Crown lands a nice looking body shot.
Crown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dieng looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Dieng throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Crown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Crown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dieng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crown swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dieng tries to clinch up. Crown fails with the takedown. Dieng throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2# Crown closes the distance and pushes Dieng back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Crown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dieng's efforts to push away.#BC2# Crown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Dieng throws a head kick that misses. Crown tries to counter by closing the distance. Dieng misses with a head kick.
Crown throws a chopping leg kick but Dieng manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dieng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crown. Dieng is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dieng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crown at a distance.
Dieng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crown avoids the head kick by Dieng.
Dieng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dieng. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dieng, as that shot connected.
#CL2# Crown moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Dieng can't break the clinch.
Nate Crown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dieng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dieng stops a takedown attempt from Crown.
Idrissa Dieng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2# Crown breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Dieng #CL2# and Crown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Crown. #BC2# Crown breaks the clinch.
Crown fails with the takedown. Crown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dieng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dieng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crown's waist but Crown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dieng off to one side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crown takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nate Crown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dieng doesn't manage to clinch there - Crown circles away.
Crown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Idrissa Dieng showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dieng, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idrissa Dieng! |
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Event:
GDL 85: Alvarez VS Dolman
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1# Crown blocks a jab. Crown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sloan throws out the jab. Crown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crown slips a jab from Sloan. Crown slips under a jab from Sloan. Nate Crown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crown shoots in and drives through. Sloan sprawls well. A nice side step and Sloan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Crown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sloan defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crown doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloan circles away.
Sloan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Crown ducks under a wild hook from Sloan. Crown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sloan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Crown moves out of range as Sloan strikes.#T1# Crown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloan's waist but Sloan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crown off to one side. Sloan looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Crown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crown tries to clinch but Sloan is having none of it. Crown moves out of range as Sloan strikes. Crown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sloan sprawls and moves away. Sloan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Crown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sloan. Crown throws a low kick but Sloan moves out of range easily. Crown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Crown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sloan counters with a straight right hand. Crown wants to clinch up but Sloan keeps it at a distance. Crown checks a leg kick. Crown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sloan avoids it. Crown tries to clinch up letting Sloan counter with a right hand. #T2# Sloan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crown fails with the takedown. Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Crown moves away and avoids it.#CL# Crown closes the distance and pushes Sloan back into the cage. A short left from Crown. Crown digs a right hand into Sloan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sloan's gas tank. Crown tries to score a body lock takedown but Sloan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Crown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Sloan stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Crown manages to break the clinch.
Sloan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crown checks it well. Crown throws a big counter combination but Sloan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Crown does a little dance to reset his feet. Sloan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Crown dives in for a single leg takedown but Sloan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sloan stalling in the clinch.
Sloan stalling the fight.
#BC# Crown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Crown with a lazy takedown attempt and Sloan counters with a stiff right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Sloan as he connects with a hook. Crown tries to close the distance and clinch but Sloan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# Crown slips under a jab. Crown tries to land a leg kick but Sloan saw it coming and moves away.
Crown has a takedown stuffed. Sloan throws a chopping leg kick but Crown manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Crown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Crown misses with a straight left. Some bone on bone action there as Crown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crown. Crown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crown is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Crown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sloan defends well and Crown ends up having to push Sloan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sloan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# A head kick misses from Sloan. Crown shoots in looking for a takedown but Sloan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Crown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crown moves away. Crown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Crown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sloan counters with a straight right hand. Crown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloan is fending him off so far but Crown persists. Nope, Sloan circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Crown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sloan as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crown darts in looking for a takedown but Sloan gets double underhooks and turns Crown into the cage. Sloan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crown blocks it well. Crown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sloan's efforts to push away.#BC# Crown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Sloan swinging wildly here.
Sloan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloan cracks Crown with a right hand to the side of the head. Sloan 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. Crown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sloan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crown avoids the body shot from Sloan.
Sloan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Crown misses with a body shot.
#T2# Crown fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Crown slips a jab from Sloan. Sloan misses with a wild combination.
Crown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A looping hook to the body misses from Sloan. Crown does a little dance to reset his feet. Crown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sloan circles away. Crown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sloan as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Sloan misses the shot to the body. Sloan swats away the attempt to clinch by Crown.#CL# Crown instigates a clinch. #TD# Crown gets control of Sloan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Crown being controlled here, momentarily. Sloan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crown's head. Sloan content to stall in guard here. #T4# Sloan trying to control but Crown is working from the bottom. Sloan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sloan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2# Crown is working an open guard so Sloan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Crown tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sloan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sloan dips to his left and cracks Crown with an uppercut! Sloan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Sloan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloan lands the left hand. Sloan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloan cracks Crown with a good jab. Sloan works Crown's body with a nice hook. Crown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloan sprawls well. Sloan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crown gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crown shoots in but Sloan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sloan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Sloan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloan. Victor Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sloan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Crown. Sloan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Sloan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A big right from Sloan misses. Crown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sloan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sloan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Sloan cracks Crown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sloan lunges at Crown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crown's hand. Crown closes the distance but Sloan moves to the side and Sloan counters with a left to the body. #T2# Crown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sloan counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Crown. That's going to take a lot out of him. Crown avoids the body shot from Sloan.
Crown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Crown tries to clinch up but Sloan circles away and keeps his distance. Victor Sloan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sloan throws a low kick but Crown avoids it. Sloan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crown. Crown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sloan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crown with a lazy takedown attempt and Sloan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nate Crown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Crown shoots in for a double leg but Sloan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Sloan throws a body punch but Crown moves out of range. Sloan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sloan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sloan lands a nice hook to Crown's body. Crown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Crown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloan swivels and escapes. Sloan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sloan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Crown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sloan paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloan! But no joy. Sloan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Crown tries to clinch there but Sloan circles away.
Sloan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sloan misses with a series of wild punches.
Crown throws a big counter combination but Sloan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Sloan lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crown or perhaps it was just good defense by Sloan, which made it look bad. #CL# Crown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sloan, pushing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Crown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Crown tries to bum rush Sloan with a series of wild strikes but Sloan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nate Crown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Victor Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch combination from Sloan misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Victor Sloan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sloan 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sloan! Victor Sloan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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