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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Honkanen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Dalio counters with a takedown into side control.
Honkanen tries to buck Dalio off but Dalio is having none of it.
Honkanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dalio working away.
Honkanen sneaks back into half guard.
Dalio trying to advance position but Honkanen counters by regaining guard.
Dalio forces his way into half guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but Honkanen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Honkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dalio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Honkanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Honkanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dalio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Honkanen is fighting to break Dalio's control of his arms but Dalio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Honkanen drops back looking for a leg! Dalio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalio manages to kick Honkanen off! Honkanen jumps back into Dalio's guard.
Honkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Dalio is keeping the position.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Dalio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honkanen is one step ahead there.
Honkanen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalio is adopting a defensive guard.
Honkanen is pushing down on Dalio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalio is fighting to maintain full guard but Honkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Honkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalio is just riding it out for now. Honkanen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Honkanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Honkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Honkanen passes to side control.
Dalio tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dalio is trying to get back to half guard.
Dalio is working hard here to advance position.
Honkanen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Honkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Honkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalio tries to bench press Honkanen off him but Honkanen keeps the position.
Dalio sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen is trying to control. Dalio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honkanen prevents Dalio from improving his position.
Honkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalio's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jani Honkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dalio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalio goes for a double leg but Honkanen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honkanen continues to drive forward.
Honkanen lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Honkanen breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Honkanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Dalio is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Honkanen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Honkanen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dalio is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Honkanen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Honkanen! |
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Event:
Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Dalio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Dalio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Dalio is looking for a kimura but Ixtlan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalio to get the leverage.
Dalio wants to pass to mount but Ixtlan is defending the position.
Ixtlan is looking to control Dalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ixtlan avoid being mounted?
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan manages to get to full guard.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving. #T1#
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan keeping full guard, as Dalio tries to pass.
Ixtlan has control of Dalio's left arm, preventing Dalio from doing any damage.
Dalio postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalio fails with the takedown
enabling Ixtlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ixtlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ixtlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ixtlan counter with a right hand.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Ixtlan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalio. Dalio gets slowly back to his feet.
As Dalio looks to move away, Ixtlan throws a big counter combo but Dalio just gets out of the way.
Dalio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ixtlan scores with a body shot.
Dalio looks winded!
Ixtlan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ixtlan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Ixtlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Ixtlan lands a big shot that drops Dalio! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Dalio is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ixtlan distracts Dalio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dalio is still in real trouble! Can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ixtlan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Dalio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ixtlan controls the pace.
Dalio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan wants to pass the guard but Dalio is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dalio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalio is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ixtlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio's cut.
That's time! Ixtlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dalio with a poor takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ixtlan is looking to wear down Dalio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ixtlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Donk. Ixtlan catches Dalio right on the button with a cross.
Dalio shoots for a double leg takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well. He's pushed Dalio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Dalio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ixtlan to the mat! Ixtlan manages to get full guard.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalio can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ixtlan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalio is aware though and is defending well.
Dalio pushing down on Ixtlan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
#T1#
Dalio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ixtlan controlling the position well.
Ixtlan is trying to control but can't.
Dalio tries to pass to full mount but Ixtlan defends it.
Ixtlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalio on the ground.
Dalio passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Dalio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ray Dalio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ixtlan working to try and regain half guard.
Ixtlan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Dalio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ixtlan tries to lock up and control but Dalio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalio controlling his opponent.
Ixtlan can't escape the position.
Ixtlan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is defending well.
Dalio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalio's guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio wants to sweep here but Ixtlan controlling him for the moment.
Dalio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ixtlan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ixtlan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ixtlan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalio being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ixtlan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ixtlan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ixtlan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalio controlling from the top position.
Dalio forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Dalio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ixtlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalio in his tracks.
Ixtlan scores with a hook.
Dalio shoots and misses #KD#
and Ixtlan counters with a left hand that sends Dalio to the canvas!
Dalio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ixtlan's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ixtlan, not yet.
Dalio is stalling in the full guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dalio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Ixtlan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalio works to advance to full mount. Ixtlan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalio trying to control but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Dalio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalio prevents Ixtlan from getting the reversal.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio pushes him away.
Ixtlan has given up his back. Will we see Dalio going for some submissions?
Ixtlan tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan is in bad spot here.
Ixtlan trying to control the position but Dalio manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Dalio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Dalio looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dalio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dalio is hanging on to Ixtlan's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Ixtlan showing good submission defense here.
Dalio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Dalio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ixtlan trying to control the action but Dalio just sinks the hooks in.
Dalio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
I really don't envy Ixtlan right now.
Dalio avoiding Ixtlan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dalio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ixtlan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalio tries to get the hooks in deep but Ixtlan pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Dalio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dalio gets his hands free as Ixtlan looks to control.
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!
Dalio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ixtlan doesn't escape.
Dalio keeps control of the position as Ixtlan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ixtlan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dalio gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dalio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dalio! |
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Event:
Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Dalio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Noitez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dalio is looking to take a break and control but Noitez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noitez's legs.
Noitez is not content to let Dalio control the position.
Noitez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Dalio stalls from top position.#T1#
Noitez struggling a bit here.
Noitez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dalio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Noitez tries to hold on but Dalio postures up.#SUB#
Dalio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Noitez is squirming around, avoiding Dalio's attempts to control the action.
Dalio wants to take his opponent's back but Noitez doesn't allow it.
Noitez working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dalio mounts Noitez! Really nice guard pass there!
Dalio takes Noitez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Noitez is in trouble. #SUB#
Dalio tightening his grip on Noitez, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dalio looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Noitez fending off the submission attempt from Dalio.
Noitez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Dalio looking for the RNC.
Dalio has the hooks in. Noitez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dalio is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Noitez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dalio has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Noitez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dalio doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Dalio! |
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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Dalio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a good low kick that Dalio was not able to check.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Dalio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dalio passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dalio seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Turner tries to kick Dalio off but Dalio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dalio works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Dalio is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Turner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Dalio!
The defeated Justice Turner had this to say: 'Fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dalio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Dalio tries for a takedown but Ouellette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD#
Ouellette drops Dalio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dalio looks back up at him and smiles so Ouellette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dalio misses with a takedown
and Ouellette counters with a big right hand! Oh Dalio is in trouble here! Ouellette follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Ouellette! |
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Event:
Highland 50
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Turn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dalio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dalio's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turn is trying to keep Dalio in close.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dalio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Turn is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Turn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dalio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turn is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Turn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dalio stacks Turn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dalio!
Dalio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turn on the ground.
Turn pushes Dalio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dalio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dalio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dalio is looking to advance position but Turn won't allow it.
Turn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Dalio advances position into side control!
Dalio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turn is letting Dalio control him for a moment.
Turn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turn trying to remain calm as Dalio controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Turn 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Further stalling from Dalio.
Dalio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turn wants to control but Dalio postures up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turn tries to clinch there but Dalio circles away.
Dalio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Dalio dominated that round.
That's time! Dalio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turn dives in and grabs Dalio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalio pushes down on Turn 's head and hops out.
Dalio shoots in looking for a takedown but Turn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turn but Turn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dalio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalio's waist but Dalio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turn off to one side.
Dalio defending well as Turn loads up on a big left hand.
Dalio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalio slaps away a takedown attempt from Turn , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dalio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turn manages to get back to half guard.
Dalio passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turn !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turn can't escape the position.
#T1#
Dalio controlling from the full mount.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalio is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turn can do to turn this around?
Dalio seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turn for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalio.
Turn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turn regains half guard.#SUB2#
Turn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalio pulls his head out easily.
Dalio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Dalio works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dalio fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ray Dalio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turn is trying to escape the mount.
Dalio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Turn tries to hold on but Dalio pushes him away.
Dalio controlling from mount.
Turn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turn actively working from the bottom here.
Turn wants to control the action here but instead Dalio manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalio content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Dalio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Turn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalio defends it nicely.
Dalio dives in and grabs Turn 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turn pushes down on Dalio's head and hops out.
Dalio keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalio.#TD#
Dalio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dalio manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Dalio fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalio is working hard here to advance position.
Dalio controlling the pace for now.
Turn is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turn tries to reverse the position but Dalio maintains control.#T2#
Turn has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Dalio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Turn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dalio's arms.
Turn is really stuck here.
Dalio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turn doesn't escape.
Turn is trying to get back to his feet but Dalio has full control of the position and if anything, Turn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King Turn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Turn wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalio gets his hands free.
Dalio keeps control of the position easily here as Turn tries to buck him off.
Dalio continues to hold on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalio in particular looking to stall.
Dalio wants to free his trapped foot but Turn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalio pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dalio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dalio! |
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Event:
Highland 44
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Honkanen stuffs the takedown.
Dalio shoots in and drives through. Honkanen sprawls well.
Dalio shoots for a takedown but Honkanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honkanen throws out a counter right but Dalio avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dalio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honkanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dalio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dalio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Honkanen scores with a hook to the body. Dalio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Honkanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honkanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Honkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Honkanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalio fails with the takedown.#TD#
Dalio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Honkanen sprawls well initially but Dalio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honkanen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Honkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Honkanen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honkanen won't allow Dalio to pass to mount.
Honkanen is trying to control but can't.
Honkanen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Honkanen keeping moving, preventing Dalio from controlling successfully.
Dalio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Honkanen is retaining full guard.
Honkanen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dalio controlling Honkanen's posture.
Honkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck.
Honkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honkanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dalio is controlling Honkanen's posture.
Honkanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dalio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Honkanen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Honkanen.
Honkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Dalio tries to improve position but can't.
Honkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dalio is avoiding damage well.
Honkanen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dalio!
Dalio wants to hold on but Honkanen pushes him away.
Dalio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Honkanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Dalio is having none of it.
Dalio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Honkanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dalio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalio tries to get out of the position.
Honkanen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Honkanen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Honkanen wants to control the pace but Dalio is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Honkanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Honkanen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalio is looking to escape.
Dalio is desperately trying to improve his position but Honkanen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Honkanen is working for a guillotine from mount but Dalio frees his head quite easily.
Dalio working to try and regain half guard.
Honkanen throws some wild stikes that Dalio manages to avoid easily.
Honkanen unloads with some shots from mount but Dalio bucks and avoids them well.
Dalio can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Honkanen lands a really nice looking cross but Dalio seems unphased.
Dalio walks into a stiff left hand from Honkanen.
Nice takedown defense from Honkanen. No joy for Dalio on that attempt.
Nice cross by Honkanen.
No luck for Dalio with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalio is defended easily by Honkanen.
A nice side step and Honkanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dalio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honkanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Dalio gets a double leg takedown into Honkanen's guard.
Jani Honkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honkanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honkanen postures up in Dalio's guard and throws a big left but Dalio blocks it.
Honkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Honkanen being controlled here momentarily.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Honkanen trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio has Honkanen pulled in close to control his posture.
Honkanen trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio is trying to control the position but Honkanen postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalio keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Honkanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honkanen stuffs the takedown.
Dalio fails with the takedown
and Honkanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalio dives in for a single leg takedown but Honkanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Dalio jumps into guard, dragging Honkanen to the mat.
Honkanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Honkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dalio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honkanen 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.
Honkanen pushing down on Dalio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Honkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalio wants to control but Honkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Honkanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Honkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalio's head.
Dalio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Honkanen. #T4#
Dalio tries to roll over but Honkanen keeps him under control.
Dalio wants to control but Honkanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but Dalio defending well.
Dalio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Honkanen trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen 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#
Dalio misses with a takedown
and Honkanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalio thinking.
Honkanen lands a body shot.
Ray Dalio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Honkanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Honkanen.
Honkanen cracks Dalio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Honkanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dalio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dalio fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Dalio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Honkanen. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Honkanen lands.
A jab from Honkanen finds it's way through Dalio's defenses.
Honkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalio doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Honkanen coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dalio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Honkanen with a hook.
No luck for Dalio with that takedown attempt.
Honkanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Honkanen thuds a left hand into Dalio's body.
Dalio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jani Honkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dalio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Honkanen pinned against the cage. Honkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Honkanen does it's job there.
Dalio shoots in looking for a takedown but Honkanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Dalio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honkanen cracks Dalio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Honkanen cracks Dalio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ray Dalio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Honkanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalio misses with a takedown attempt
and Honkanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Honkanen lands with a cross.
Dalio misses with a takedown
and Honkanen counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dalio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honkanen scores with a hook to the body. Dalio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Honkanen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dalio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dalio shoots and misses
and Honkanen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Honkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Honkanen lands a body shot.
Dalio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dalio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dalio looks for a takedown but Honkanen sprawls well.
Honkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalio's head backwards.
Honkanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalio on the side of the head.
Dalio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Honkanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalio.
Dalio drops his hands momentarily and Honkanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Honkanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dalio on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalio fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Honkanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dalio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Honkanen scores with a nice head shot.
Dalio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honkanen circles away.
Honkanen stuns Dalio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Honkanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalio doesn't seem bothered though.
Honkanen jabs Dalio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jani Honkanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Honkanen catches Dalio right on the button with a cross.
Honkanen lands a jab.
Dalio takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honkanen sizes up Dalio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ray Dalio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honkanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalio shoots for a double leg takedown but Honkanen sprawls well. He's pushed Dalio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Honkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honkanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Honkanen! |
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Event:
Highland 27
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Dalio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Show throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Dalio counters with a shoot takedown. Show fights it but they end up in guard.
Show wants to stand up but Dalio is controlling him.
Show keeping moving, preventing Dalio from controlling successfully.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Show is looking to stand up but Dalio isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Show swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Show being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.
Show is looking to stand up but Dalio isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Show goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Dalio closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Show breaks the clinch.
Dalio defending well as Show loads up on a big left hand.
Show thows a left - swing and a miss!
Show falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Dalio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dalio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalio won't allow Show to get back to his feet. #T2#
Dalio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.#T3#
Dalio controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Show defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalio.
Show works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Show misses with a hook.
Show pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalio's coach down at Hardcore Island MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dalio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Show lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Show.
Show lands with a hook. Dalio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Show looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalio shoots in looking for a takedown but Show manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Show pinned against the cage. Show gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koto Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
A right-left combo lands from Show. #T4##TD2#
Dalio drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show wants to stand and escape but Dalio is having none of it.
Dalio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Dalio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalio trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Show is retaining full guard.
Show is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalio is controlling him.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Show is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koto Show dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Show scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Show lands a big right hand that sends Dalio crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Dalio back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Dalio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Show sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Show feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dalio sprawling to the canvas! Dalio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Show finish him?!
#ROC#Dalio is rocked!
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!
Show shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dalio takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Show sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dalio bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koto Show! |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Logan rushes Dalio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dalio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Logan smiles and moves away.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan throws a body punch but Dalio moves out of range.
Logan misses with a combination
#TD#
and Dalio counters with a shoot takedown. Logan fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Dalio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dalio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Logan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dalio drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dalio as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Logan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dalio! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ray Dalio! |
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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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