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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Dicko feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Dicko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dicko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dicko is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Dicko dives into side control.
Dicko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dicko working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dicko controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dicko is controlling him well.#T1#
Dicko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dicko lands an elbow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dicko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dicko cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dicko controls the action.
Well, with Dicko on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Dicko is in full control for now.
Dicko has good solid back control here.
Dicko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dicko biding his time, controlling Johnson. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Dicko controls the action.
Dicko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dicko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manno Dicko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dicko staying out of range there.#TD2#
Dicko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dicko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dicko lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T1#
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dicko stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaquille Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dicko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dicko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet here but Dicko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Johnson's back.
Manno Dicko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dicko lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.#T2#
Dicko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Dicko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dicko scores with punches from the back.
Dicko is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Good control from Dicko.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dicko throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
Dicko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dicko is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dicko are getting through and doing damage.
Dicko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manno Dicko 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##TD2#
Dicko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dicko taking a breather here.
Dicko cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicko landing strikes.
Dicko lands an elbow.
Dicko working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Dicko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dicko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dicko advances nicely into full mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dicko has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Dicko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Dicko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dicko raining down shots from the mount!
Dicko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dicko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
Dicko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Dicko controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dicko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dicko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dicko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dicko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dicko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dicko lands a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko controlling the position easily from mount.
Dicko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Dicko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dicko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dicko landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Dicko dominating with strikes here.
Dicko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dicko controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manno Dicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dicko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manno Dicko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Dicko closes the distance and clinches up with Dalio, looking for a takedown. Dicko pushes Dalio against the cage but Dalio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dalio shoots in and gets a takedown into Dicko's guard.
Dalio stays in close to Dicko's body and controls the position.
Dicko is trying to keep Dalio in close.
Dicko wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalio content to stall in guard here.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dicko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dalio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dicko.
Dalio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dicko is one step ahead there.
Dicko trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio has his hands on Dicko's head, controlling the position.
Dalio 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.
Dicko wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dalio is pulling down on Dicko's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dalio 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.
Dalio is pulling down on Dicko's head. It's preventing any offense from Dicko, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dicko fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Dalio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dicko quickly recovers to half guard.
Dicko gets full guard.
Dalio is pushing down on Dicko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dicko is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dicko gets back to full guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalio preventing the sweep.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicko is retaining full guard.
Dicko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalio is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dicko working a defensive guard here.
Dalio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dicko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dicko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dalio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dicko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dicko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dicko is trying to control. Dalio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalio holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dicko is keen to just control but Dalio is a slippery customer.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dicko has eaten all the pies!
Dalio is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Dalio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dalio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dicko on his heels. He'll look to pass Dicko's guard now, I'm sure.
Dicko keeping moving, preventing Dalio from controlling successfully.
Dicko keeping full guard, as Dalio tries to pass.
Dalio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalio postures up.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dicko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dicko can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Dalio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Dalio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalio is controlling the pace.
Dicko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalio is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dalio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dicko is trying to maintain the position but Dalio is very close to passing his half guard.
Dicko gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicko is retaining full guard.
Dicko trying to control the position.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicko is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dalio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dicko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicko is retaining full guard.
Dalio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dicko is trying to keep Dalio in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dalio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dicko is keeping the position for now.
Dicko controls Dalio momentarily but Dalio frees himself.
Dicko being controlled here, momentarily.
Dicko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalio seems keen to control Dicko's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Dalio dominated that second round.
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#
No luck for Dicko with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Dalio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dicko is trying to defend but Dalio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dicko is looking to control Dalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dicko avoid being mounted?
Dalio is looking to take a break and control but Dicko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dicko is looking for a sweep. Dalio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko trying to control but Dalio postures up.
Dalio is looking to advance position but Dicko won't allow it. #T1#
Dicko wants to control but Dalio is keeping busy.
Dicko wants to get back to full guard.
Dicko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalio's back!
Dicko is trying to stick to Dalio's back but Dalio is turning into Dicko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dicko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dalio.
Dalio slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalio postures up.
#T2#
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicko is retaining full guard.
Dalio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dicko trying to keep a closed guard but Dalio is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dicko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalio avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Dalio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dalio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dicko keeps working.
Dicko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dalio is refusing to be controlled, as Dicko sits in half guard. #T4#
Dalio wants to improve his position but Dicko is controlling well.
Dicko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalio is refusing to be controlled, as Dicko sits in half guard.
Dalio is looking for a sweep. Dicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dalio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dalio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dalio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Dicko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frontrero.
Dicko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Dicko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dicko trying to control from half guard but Frontrero is working away.
Frontrero is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dicko has eaten all the pies!
Dicko is keen to just control but Frontrero is a slippery customer.
Dicko throwing shots but Frontrero is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frontrero is not content to let Dicko control the position.
Dicko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frontrero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dicko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Dicko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frontrero defends well and Dicko ends up having to push Frontrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Frontrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dicko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frontrero is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dicko gets back to full guard.
Dicko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frontrero tries to stand but Dicko is controlling from the bottom.
Dicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frontrero is looking to stand up but Dicko won't let him.
Dicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frontrero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frontrero is looking to stand up but Dicko won't let him.
Dicko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Dicko stops Frontrero from standing up.
Dicko wants to control from the top but Frontrero keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frontrero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dicko controls the pace.
Frontrero keeping moving, preventing Dicko from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dicko prevents Frontrero from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dicko fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Frontrero clinches up with Dicko and pushes him back against the cage.
Dicko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frontrero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frontrero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Borys Frontrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manno Dicko.
Frontrero misses with an uppercut.
Borys Frontrero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Frontrero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dicko is looking to control Frontrero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dicko avoid being mounted?
Dicko tries to get to full guard but Frontrero has control of the leg. #T4#
Dicko works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frontrero wants to get up but he can't break Dicko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dicko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frontrero wants to stand and escape but instead Dicko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Frontrero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dicko is controlling him.
Frontrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dicko throwing strikes from guard but Frontrero blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frontrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frontrero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Borys Frontrero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dicko or perhaps it was just good defense by Frontrero, which made it look bad. #CL#
Frontrero moves into the clinch.
Frontrero stops a takedown attempt from Dicko.
Dicko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frontrero prevents it.
Borys Frontrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manno Dicko.#TD#
Frontrero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dicko regains guard.
Dicko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dicko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frontrero wants to stand but Dicko is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko trying to keep a closed guard but Frontrero is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Frontrero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dicko 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.
Frontrero is looking to stand up but Dicko won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dicko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frontrero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dicko is in Frontrero's guard.
Dicko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frontrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frontrero wants to stand but Dicko is controlling the position. #T2#
Dicko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frontrero wants to get back to his feet but Dicko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frontrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frontrero tries to get out of the position.
Dicko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dicko wants to control from the top but Frontrero keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dicko ducks under a wild hook from Frontrero.
Frontrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dicko can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Dicko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dicko content to control rather than advance.
Manno Dicko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Frontrero tries to kick Dicko off but Dicko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dicko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frontrero is trying to stand.
Dicko is trying to control. Frontrero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dicko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frontrero tries to kick Dicko off but Dicko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dicko tries for a takedown but Frontrero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Frontrero moves into the clinch.
Frontrero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frontrero is pressed up against the cage. Dicko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frontrero down to the mat. Frontrero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frontrero throws a looping overhand right but Dicko ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Frontrero closes the distance and clinches.
Dicko is working for takedown but Frontrero is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Frontrero manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Frontrero has closed the distance and engaged Dicko in a clinch.
Dicko blocks an uppercut.
Dicko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frontrero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dicko has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Frontrero.#CL#
Frontrero clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Frontrero has clasped his hands together around Dicko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dicko is breathing heavily.
Frontrero tries to stand but Dicko is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Frontrero dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frontrero looks to land a right hand but Dicko moved out of range.#CL#
Frontrero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dicko blocks an uppercut.
Frontrero gets underhooks to prevent Dicko's takedown attempt.
Dicko is trying to drag Frontrero to the mat but Frontrero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dicko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frontrero misses with the head strike.
Dicko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frontrero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borys Frontrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manno Dicko.
Frontrero misses with the head strike.
Frontrero has a couple of punches blocked by Dicko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frontrero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dicko.
A head punch on the inside from Frontrero fails to land.
Frontrero has a couple of punches blocked by Dicko.
A head punch on the inside from Frontrero fails to land.
Dicko looking for a takedown. #T1#
Frontrero has a couple of punches blocked by Dicko.
#TD#
Frontrero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dicko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dicko just trying to survive but Frontrero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frontrero seems like he's trying to stand.
Frontrero has had enough of the ground game here. He feels he stands a better chance on the feet. Unfortunately for him though, Dicko has grabbled a hold of his leg and manages a trip into side control!
Dicko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dicko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Frontrero tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Dicko trying to control but Frontrero is having none of it.
Frontrero is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Frontrero is squirming around, avoiding Dicko's attempts to control the action.
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!
Frontrero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dicko.
Dicko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frontrero?
#T3#
Frontrero wants to get back to his feet.
Dicko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frontrero is looking to escape.
Frontrero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Borys Frontrero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dicko wants to control the action but instead Frontrero gets a body lock and reverses into Dicko's guard! Nice work!
Frontrero stopping the sweep attempt from Dicko.
Frontrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dicko's guard.#T4#
Dicko trying to keep a closed guard but Frontrero is proving a slippery customer.
Frontrero being controlled here momentarily.
Frontrero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dicko's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frontrero misses with a straight left.
Frontrero misses with an uppercut. Dicko saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Frontrero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dicko sprawls well initially but Frontrero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dicko is positioning himself well to prevent Frontrero advancing to mount.
Dicko is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Frontrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frontrero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Frontrero!
Borys Frontrero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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