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Event:
The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Daskalakis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frederick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Daskalakis.
Frederick advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Daskalakis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Frederick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daskalakis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Daskalakis is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis is working hard here to advance position.
Daskalakis struggling a bit here.
Daskalakis prevents Frederick from moving into mount. #T1#
Daskalakis tries to bench press Frederick off him but Frederick keeps the position.
Frederick trying to control the position but Daskalakis is working away.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is trying to control Frederick's posture but Frederick avoids it.
Daskalakis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daskalakis is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Daskalakis tries to improve position but can't.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frederick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frederick trying to mount his opponent but Daskalakis defends it. #T2#
Daskalakis tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Daskalakis gets full guard.
Daskalakis keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frederick stopping the sweep attempt from Daskalakis.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daskalakis is keeping the position for now.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Frederick looking to pass the guard.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving. #T3#
Frederick works over Daskalakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daskalakis is keeping the position for now.
Daskalakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daskalakis tries to get out of the position.
Frederick won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Frederick landing some decent shots from guard.
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daskalakis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Daskalakis working a defensive guard but Frederick passes into half guard.
#T4#
Frederick is controlling the pace.
Frederick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daskalakis wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount!
Daskalakis tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick trying to control but Daskalakis is having none of it.
Daskalakis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Daskalakis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Frederick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Daskalakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Daskalakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Frederick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daskalakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Daskalakis has Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Frederick wants the takedown. Daskalakis is fighting it off but Frederick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Daskalakis's guard against the cage.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Daskalakis working a defensive guard here.
Frederick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Daskalakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frederick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Daskalakis stays in close to Frederick's body and controls the position.
Daskalakis wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Daskalakis won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Daskalakis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Daskalakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daskalakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Daskalakis has control of the leg.
Daskalakis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Frederick actively working from the bottom here.
Frederick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daskalakis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daskalakis slips a nice elbow through Frederick's hands, connecting with Frederick's forehead.
Frederick gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Daskalakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daskalakis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frederick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daskalakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Frederick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daskalakis manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis trying to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Daskalakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daskalakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daskalakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynard Frederick 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frederick digs a good body shot into Daskalakis's ribs.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Daskalakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick swings for the body but Daskalakis moves out of range.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederick with the counter takedown but Daskalakis avoids it easily.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Frederick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frederick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frederick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Daskalakis forces Frederick back against the cage and clinches.
Daskalakis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daskalakis working Frederick over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis. #CUT#It looks like Reynard Frederick has been cut.#T1#
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Daskalakis fails to land.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Daskalakis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Caligola Daskalakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reynard Frederick.
Frederick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daskalakis walks away with a smile on his face. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daskalakis is looking to clinch.
Daskalakis tries to clinch #TD2#
and Frederick counters with a single leg into guard. Daskalakis didn't expect that.
Daskalakis managing to control the position.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
Frederick looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Frederick pushing down on Daskalakis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynard Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frederick trying to control from half guard but Daskalakis is working away.
Frederick works his way into side control.
Daskalakis is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working. #T3#
Daskalakis wants to control but Frederick postures up.
Well,Daskalakis is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Frederick trying to control the action but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frederick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daskalakis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynard Frederick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daskalakis striking from his own guard.
Frederick passes into half guard.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.
Daskalakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caligola Daskalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frederick controlling the pace.
Daskalakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Daskalakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frederick is working away from the top position though.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daskalakis wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Daskalakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynard Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederick 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Reynard Frederick!
Reynard Frederick wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Reynard Frederick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 79
Date: Jul 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Daskalakis has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Daskalakis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis. #CUT2#It looks like Calvin Shields has been cut.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Daskalakis misses with a knee to the head.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Daskalakis has Shields pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daskalakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shields tumbling to the mat - Daskalakis dives into Shields's guard.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daskalakis passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping busy.
Daskalakis is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shields regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daskalakis.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Daskalakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields pulls Daskalakis in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daskalakis won't allow Shields to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Daskalakis clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Daskalakis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shields is breathing heavily.#T3#
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daskalakis is defending well.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields wants a takedown.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Calvin Shields's cut is getting worse.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daskalakis lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Daskalakis lands a left hand.
Daskalakis lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Daskalakis lands a takedown into guard.
Daskalakis stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Daskalakis throwing strikes but missing.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Daskalakis from controlling successfully.
Daskalakis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daskalakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daskalakis distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caligola Daskalakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Daskalakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Daskalakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daskalakis.
Shields can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daskalakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caligola Daskalakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daskalakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Shields is rocked!#CUT2#Calvin Shields's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daskalakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Daskalakis, against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis has Shields pressed against the cage. He pushes Shields back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Daskalakis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shields crashing to the floor! Daskalakis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shields is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis 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:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Chavaski has closed the distance and engaged Daskalakis in a clinch.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Chavaski 's eye.
Chavaski blocks a body shot from Daskalakis. #TD2#
Chavaski has Daskalakis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chavaski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daskalakis tumbling to the mat - Chavaski dives into Daskalakis's guard.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis 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.
Chavaski trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Daskalakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavaski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daskalakis lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daskalakis wants to pass the guard but Chavaski is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Daskalakis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavaski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daskalakis has managed to get both his arms back between Chavaski's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daskalakis's guard. #REVB#
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Daskalakis, not yet.
Chavaski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daskalakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavaski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Daskalakis won't allow it.
Chavaski wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chavaski 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.
Chavaski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daskalakis is trying to maintain the position but Chavaski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daskalakis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Daskalakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski pushing down on Daskalakis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Daskalakis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Chavaski is trying to control. Daskalakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Chavaski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daskalakis is looking to improve his position.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chavaski shoots in looking for a takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl out of it but Chavaski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daskalakis wants to clinch.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daskalakis tries to clinch there but Chavaski circles away.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Daskalakis forces Chavaski back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Chavaski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daskalakis holds on and takes a little breather.
Chavaski controlling from the top position. #T1#
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daskalakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daskalakis working a defensive guard here.
Chavaski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is working hard here to advance position.
Chavaski wants to control for a moment but Daskalakis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Daskalakis won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daskalakis defends it well.
Daskalakis tries to roll over but Chavaski keeps him under control.
Chavaski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chavaski trying to control from half guard but Daskalakis is working away.
Daskalakis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chavaski is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Chavaski stalling.
Chavaski is pressing down on Daskalakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daskalakis is holding on for now.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daskalakis wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy.
Daskalakis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis pulls Chavaski 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis tries to clinch up but Chavaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavaski looks to land a right hand but Daskalakis moved out of range.#CL#
Daskalakis has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Daskalakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remi Chavaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daskalakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daskalakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavaski circles away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski is having none of it.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Chavaski swats away the attempt to clinch by Daskalakis.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chavaski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Daskalakis moves in looking to clinch but Chavaski pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daskalakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caligola Daskalakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski is having none of it.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski moves away #TD2#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daskalakis!
Chavaski trying to control the action but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position. #T2#
Chavaski controls the position.
Daskalakis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
Chavaski taking a breather here.
Daskalakis is looking to regain half guard here but Chavaski keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Daskalakis keeps Chavaski under control for a moment.
Daskalakis is being controlled here.
Daskalakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daskalakis is letting Chavaski control him for a moment.
Remi Chavaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavaski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daskalakis's legs.
Chavaski wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daskalakis can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daskalakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chavaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caligola Daskalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daskalakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daskalakis!
Chavaski content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis tries to reverse the position but Chavaski maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Chavaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chavaski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Chavaski! |
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Event:
Highland 59
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Daskalakis moves into the clinch.
Shields dodges an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Calvin Shields has been cut.
Daskalakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields blocks a body shot from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis throws an elbow that misses.
Daskalakis tries a body shot but Shields blocks it.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daskalakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Shields works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daskalakis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daskalakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daskalakis being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Daskalakis closes the distance and clinches.
Daskalakis stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daskalakis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daskalakis after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daskalakis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daskalakis wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.#T3##TD#
Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Daskalakis's guard.
Shields throws an elbow that misses. Daskalakis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shields's guard. Nice move by Daskalakis!#REVB#
Daskalakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields wants to sweep here but Daskalakis controlling him for the moment.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daskalakis throws a strike but Shields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Daskalakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daskalakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Daskalakis winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daskalakis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daskalakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Daskalakis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Daskalakis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Daskalakis.
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!
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
Daskalakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daskalakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daskalakis looks to land a strike but Shields avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Daskalakis is working Shields over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields is pulling down on Daskalakis's head. It's preventing any offense from Daskalakis, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caligola Daskalakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Shields manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daskalakis on his heels. He'll look to pass Daskalakis's guard now, I'm sure.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Daskalakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields postures up in Daskalakis's guard and throws a big left but Daskalakis blocks it.
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Daskalakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Calvin Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daskalakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daskalakis wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daskalakis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Daskalakis keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully. #T2#
Daskalakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Daskalakis blocks nicely.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Shields works over Daskalakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Shields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
Daskalakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Shields trying to control the position but Daskalakis is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis tries to improve position but can't.
Daskalakis defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields working the ground and pound from side control.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Shields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daskalakis pinned against the cage. Daskalakis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daskalakis avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Daskalakis closes the distance and clinches.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shields blocks an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Calvin Shields's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is working for takedown but Daskalakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daskalakis tries to throw a body punch but Shields avoids it by throwing Daskalakis back against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
Shields tries for a takedown but Daskalakis manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis. #T1#
Daskalakis scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Calvin Shields's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daskalakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Daskalakis moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
Daskalakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daskalakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daskalakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Calvin Shields's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Shields is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Shields's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Caligola Daskalakis!
A victorious Caligola Daskalakis 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:
Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Dulo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daskalakis pinned against the cage. Daskalakis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dulo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daskalakis working a defensive guard here.
Daskalakis has control of Dulo's left arm, preventing Dulo from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulo lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dulo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daskalakis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Dulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daskalakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dulo lands a couple of elbows.
Dulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daskalakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dulo is one step ahead there.
Dulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dulo throwing strikes from guard but Daskalakis blocks nicely.
Dulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daskalakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daskalakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dulo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Daskalakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Daskalakis, not yet.
Daskalakis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis wants to sweep here but Dulo controlling him for the moment.
Dulo postures up in Daskalakis's guard and throws a big left but Daskalakis blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daskalakis pulls Dulo in close to prevent any damage.
Daskalakis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dulo.
Dulo trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Daskalakis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dulo.
Dulo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Dulo working some strikes from top position.
Dulo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dulo wants to control from the top but Daskalakis keeps moving.
Daskalakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dulo is looking to improve his position.
Dulo is not content to let Daskalakis control the position.
Dulo wants to improve his position but Daskalakis is controlling well.
Dulo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dulo is refusing to be controlled, as Daskalakis sits in half guard. #T4#
Dulo is trying to control but can't.
Dulo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daskalakis throwing strikes but missing.
Dulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daskalakis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daskalakis looking to pass the guard.
Dulo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Dulo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dulo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dulo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dulo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daskalakis sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Daskalakis closes the distance and clinches.
Daskalakis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dulo blocking some punches.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Dulo 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Dulo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Daskalakis wants the takedown. Dulo is fighting it off but Daskalakis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dulo's guard against the cage.
Daskalakis trying to control but Dulo is working from the bottom.
Dulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dulo is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Daskalakis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dulo throwing strikes but missing.
Dulo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dulo preventing the sweep.
Dulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daskalakis's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daskalakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daskalakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Dulo throws a strike but Daskalakis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Daskalakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daskalakis looking to pass the guard.
Dulo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Dulo wants to sweep but no luck.
Daskalakis looking to pass the guard.
Dulo is pulling down on Daskalakis's head. It's preventing any offense from Daskalakis, at least for the moment.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Daskalakis postures up.
Daskalakis throwing strikes from guard but Dulo blocks nicely.
Dulo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dulo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Daskalakis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dulo seems keen to control Daskalakis's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dulo keeps the fight on the outside.
Dulo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daskalakis sprawls and moves away.
Daskalakis looks to clinch #TD#
and Dulo counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Dulo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dulo in side control, throwing shots but Daskalakis defends.
Dulo landing strikes.
Dulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dulo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dulo is working Daskalakis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dulo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Daskalakis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dulo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dulo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daskalakis is trying to control Dulo's posture but Dulo avoids it.
Dulo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dulo scoring with punches from side control.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Dulo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dulo working away.
Daskalakis regains half guard.
Dulo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daskalakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Dulo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Dulo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dulo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dulo tries to keep at a distance but Daskalakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dulo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daskalakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daskalakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dulo's elbow.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Dulo 's eye.
Dulo avoids a wild elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis.
Dulo takes an elbow to the temple.
Daskalakis misses with the head strike.
Daskalakis taking a breather.#T1#
Nice body punch from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Dulo in his tracks for a moment.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dulo's defenses.
Daskalakis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dulo up against the cage.#TD#
Dulo drags the fight down to the ground.
Dulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daskalakis trying to control but Dulo is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dulo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daskalakis throwing strikes from guard but Dulo blocks nicely. #T2#
Daskalakis lands a couple of digs.
Daskalakis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daskalakis landing some decent shots from guard.
Daskalakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dulo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daskalakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dulo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dulo pulls Daskalakis in close to prevent any damage.
Daskalakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daskalakis scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander Dulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dulo, not yet.
Dulo is working hard here to advance position.
Daskalakis distracts Dulo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dulo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis stopping the sweep attempt from Dulo.
Dulo pulls Daskalakis in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Daskalakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dulo tries to keep at a distance but Daskalakis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Dulo in his tracks for a moment.
Daskalakis misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daskalakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dulo's brow.
Daskalakis has Dulo pressed against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Caligola Daskalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Dulo in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Daskalakis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dulo regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dulo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caligola Daskalakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dulo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Dulo! |
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Event:
Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Daskalakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Turner has clasped his hands together around Daskalakis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daskalakis some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daskalakis manages to get back to half guard.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've been hearing that Turner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Daskalakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Turner is working for a submission of some sort.
Turner prevents Daskalakis from improving his position.
Daskalakis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daskalakis.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daskalakis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Daskalakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Turner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daskalakis dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Daskalakis distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Turner trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daskalakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daskalakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daskalakis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daskalakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been informed that Daskalakis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daskalakis scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caligola Daskalakis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Daskalakis clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daskalakis. #CUT2#It looks like BH Turner has been cut.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner is working for takedown but Daskalakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BH Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Turner pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Turner has his foot on Daskalakis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daskalakis works his way back into a safe position though.
Daskalakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daskalakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Daskalakis pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Daskalakis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daskalakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daskalakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Daskalakis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daskalakis postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Turner covers up, he's hurt! Daskalakis keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Daskalakis and the ref steps in to end the fight! Daskalakis can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
BH Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'shit happens'. |
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Event:
Highland 31
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Gardener misses with a takedown attempt - Daskalakis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gardener keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardener is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gardener. #CL2#
Daskalakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Daskalakis gets underhooks to prevent Gardener's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis stops a takedown attempt from Gardener.
Gardener drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener has Daskalakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daskalakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gardener is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Daskalakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.#T1#
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Gardener utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis distracts Gardener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardener's head.
Daskalakis with a nice head shot there.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardener's head.#ROC2#Gardener is rocked!
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daskalakis on the ground.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Gardener is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gardener's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Olsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daskalakis defends well and Olsen ends up having to push Daskalakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Olsen fails to land.
Olsen misses with a body punch.
Olsen tries a body shot but Daskalakis blocks it.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olsen's defenses.
Daskalakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olsen is looking for a takedown.
Daskalakis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Daskalakis avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daskalakis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olsen blocks an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack P Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Olsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daskalakis has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Olsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daskalakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daskalakis throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daskalakis throws an elbow but misses.
Daskalakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen blocks an elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis throws an elbow that misses.
Olsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Daskalakis.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis. #TD#
Olsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Daskalakis wants to get back to his feet but Olsen passes into half guard.
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.#REVB#
Daskalakis is looking to improve his position.
Daskalakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olsen is working away from the top position though.
Olsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daskalakis defending well though. #T2#
Olsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Daskalakis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daskalakis is refusing to be controlled, as Olsen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis is concentrating on defense, preventing Olsen from advancing position.
Olsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daskalakis defends it well. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daskalakis is looking to control Olsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daskalakis avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Olsen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Daskalakis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Olsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack P Olsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack P Olsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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