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Event:
DC 126: Babcock v Korolev
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Santana throws a series of punches but Diokno avoids them all with ease.
Santana throws a series of punches but Diokno avoids them all with ease.
Diokno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diokno scores with a jab to the head.
Santana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diokno.#CL#
Diokno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santana, pushing him back against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.#TD2#
Santana has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diokno throws Santana to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Diokno clinches.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno. #BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Santana darts in and clinches Diokno up against the cage.
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body.
Diokno lands a shot to the body.
Santana looks winded!
Santana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Santana is looking for a takedown.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno with a nice cross.#CL2#
Santana has closed the distance and engaged Diokno in a clinch.
#T1#
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno prevents the takedown attempt.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Diokno. #CL#
Santana gets tackled into the cage by Diokno. Diokno maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Diokno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diokno tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Diokno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Santana looking for a takedown.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno cracks Santana with a nice body shot.
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diokno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diokno - that landed with a thud.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Diokno has Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diokno has Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno gets through Santana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santana has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Santana is blocking nicely.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diokno.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno working Santana over with knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diokno.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Diokno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diokno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diokno lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diokno lands a good knee to the midsection. Santana won't want to take too many of those.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
Diokno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana is working for takedown but Diokno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Diokno.
Diokno tries a body shot but Santana blocks it.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Chel Diokno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santanas head.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santana's face.
#T1#
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
Diokno lands an uppercut.#BC#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#Santana is rocked!
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Diokno finish him?#CL#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Diokno.
#BC#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.#BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Santana defending well as Diokno loads up on a big left hand.
Diokno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Diokno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Santana's head.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diokno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch.#T2#
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Diokno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diokno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diokno prevents the takedown attempt.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
Diokno lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Santana tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno lands a shot to the body.
Diokno lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santana blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Diokno.
#T3#
Diokno stops a takedown attempt from Santana.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
A short uppercut from Diokno.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santanas head.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Diokno digs a right hand into Santana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santana's gas tank.
Diokno lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diokno.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno pushes Santana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.#T4#
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santana wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Santana tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that second round.
That's time! Diokno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diokno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Diokno.
Chel Diokno is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sloppy strikes from Diokno. Those never looked like landing.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diokno jabs at Santana's body.
Diokno lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick from Diokno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana walks into a left hand.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana avoids the body shot from Diokno.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Diokno. #CL#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Santana wants a takedown but no success here.
Santana blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Santana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erica Santana.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Diokno misses with a punch on the inside.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno crunches a lovely knee into Santana's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Diokno.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diokno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Santana controls his hands.
Santana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diokno lands a damaging elbow.
Santana wants a takedown.
Diokno lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Diokno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno presses Santana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diokno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Diokno lands a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Santana blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Diokno fails to land.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diokno.
Good body shot from Diokno.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Diokno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Santana tries to keep at a distance but Diokno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Erica Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno lands a head kick. Santana smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Diokno tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Diokno connects with a body shot that sends Santana's belly button to the back.
Diokno slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Erica Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Diokno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick from Diokno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diokno tries to clinch up but Santana circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Diokno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Diokno looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
Santana is in close to Diokno's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Diokno is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diokno controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees himself.
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!
Diokno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Diokno is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diokno, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chel Diokno!
During a confident post fight interview, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Diokno misses with a kick to the body.
Diokno wants to clinch up but Lamez keeps it at a distance.
Lamez jabs Diokno right on the nose. Diokno blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Diokno misses.
Lamez sizes up Diokno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lamez lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Diokno darts in and clinches Lamez up against the cage.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamez.
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diokno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno lands a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Lamez blocks a body shot from Diokno. #BC2#
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Diokno misses with an elbow over the top.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Diokno clinches.
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamez.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Diokno as the two fighters clinch.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T3#
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno lands a left hand.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Diokno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
#CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Lamez.
Diokno looks winded!
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez blocks the elbow strike.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diokno connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno is looking to clinch but Lamez is avoiding it.
Diokno tries to clinch up but Lamez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lamez.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diokno counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Lamez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez. #CL2#
Diokno has closed the distance and engaged Lamez in a clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Lamez circles away.
#T1#
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Diokno slips the punch.
Lamez backing away here, and Diokno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diokno.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamez lunges at Diokno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diokno's hand.
Diokno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diokno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.#CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
#T2#
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamez avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamez.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamez blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Lamez's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lamez is blocking nicely.
Lamez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diokno.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a nice body shot.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamez avoids it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno digs a right hand underneath Lamez's ribcage. Lamez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diokno.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
A hook to the body from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lamez.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diokno lands a knee to the body.
Diokno digs a right hand into Lamez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamez's gas tank.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Diokno counters with a good low kick that Lamez was not able to check.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Diokno drives through and clinches with Lamez against the cage.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamezs head.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Diokno works on Lamez's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamez.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lamez.
Diokno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno tries to work over Lamez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno lands a good knee to the midsection. Lamez won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamez lands a body shot.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez scores with a hook to the body.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez avoids a wild elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diokno.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.#T4#
Lamez misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Lamez 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diokno with the inside leg kick.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diokno 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chel Diokno!
Chel Diokno thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Diokno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Barella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diokno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diokno tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Barella managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barella.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Barella looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno. #TD#
Barella has clasped his hands together around Diokno's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!#SUB2#
Diokno seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Diokno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diokno seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barella is looking to control Diokno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barella avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diokno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diokno pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Diokno passes to side control. #SUB2#
Diokno is trying to get an arm triangle but Barella is defending well.
Diokno working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diokno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barella keeps working.
Barella is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diokno is controlling him well.
Barella tries to buck Diokno off but Diokno is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diokno working away.
Barella is looking to reverse the position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barella scores with a shot to the body.
Diokno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that round.
That's time! Barella's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Barella lands a body shot.
Diokno takes one on the button.
Diokno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diokno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barella. Diokno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diokno circles away quickly and effectively.
Barella misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Diokno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diokno to keep the fight standing.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno lands a left hand.
#T1#
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Barella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diokno regains guard immediately.
Diokno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barella got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diokno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barella has managed to get both his arms back between Diokno's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barella has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Barella manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Barella working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
Barella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Barella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonny Barella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barella works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Barella lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diokno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barella passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Barella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diokno is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barella is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diokno is just riding it out for now. Barella eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diokno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barella prevents Diokno from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonny Barella is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks. #TD#
Barella closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diokno to the mat! Diokno manages to get full guard.
Diokno looking for a sweep. Not yet Diokno, not yet. #SUB2#
Diokno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barella defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barella's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barella wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diokno's guard.
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Barella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Barella is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barella to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diokno actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barella is working for a kimura but Diokno is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Diokno is looking to control Barella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barella is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barella stands and throws Diokno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diokno has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Barella connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diokno some visible discomfort.
Barella working away.#SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura but Diokno is defending well.
Barella trying to control the position but Diokno is working away.
Diokno sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diokno tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barella wants to pass the guard but Diokno is defending well. #T4#
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Diokno's head. #SUB#
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barella is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barella is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diokno wants to control but Barella is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diokno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Barella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barella has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Chel Diokno had this to say: 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
DC:90:Dux v McVicker
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Diokno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diokno throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diokno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diokno's hands.
Diokno is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Diokno feints a counter leg kick.
Diokno misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Diokno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Diokno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diokno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diokno throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.#T2#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Diokno.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diokno scores with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diokno.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Diokno ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Diokno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Diokno throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diokno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thibodeaux really felt that one!
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Diokno shakes it off.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diokno counters with an outside leg kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diokno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Diokno misses.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Diokno moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux jabs Diokno right on the nose. Diokno blinks but takes it well.
Diokno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diokno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Diokno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux jabs Diokno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diokno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux clobbers Diokno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Diokno walks into a jab.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Diokno.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diokno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diokno shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diokno throws a low kick but Thibodeaux avoids it.#T2##CL2#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Diokno.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Diokno manages to break the clinch.
Diokno blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Thibodeaux finds it's way through Diokno's defenses. #T3#
Diokno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Diokno slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Diokno follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Diokno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Diokno flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Diokno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T4#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diokno moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
And Diokno responds with a good body kick, but Thibodeaux manages to step out the way in time.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Diokno counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Diokno tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diokno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Diokno is just out of range.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diokno.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Diokno's ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Thibodeaux clobbers Diokno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diokno is looking to land body kicks.
Diokno avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diokno tries to land a front kick but Thibodeaux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diokno throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Diokno fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diokno is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Diokno's ribs.
Thibodeaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diokno. That one must have hurt.
Diokno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Diokno with an uppercut!#T3#
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diokno tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.#T4#
Diokno misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Diokno darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Diokno darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Diokno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Diokno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Diokno counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Washington swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diokno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Washington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Washington tries to keep at a distance but Diokno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Diokno lands a big knee to the head and Washington goes down! Diokno pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chel Diokno!
After winning the bout, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Diokno.
Nice jab there from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diokno tries to clinch but Lamez is having none of it.
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamez throws the left hand but Diokno avoids the punch easily.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Lamez misses its intended target.
Lamez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diokno throws a big counter head kick but Lamez avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Diokno lands but Lamez takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Lamez backs off Diokno throws a huge counter combo but Lamez manages to avoid it all.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamez.#T1#
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diokno throws a nice head kick!
Lamez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a hook. Diokno ducked under it nicely.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez lands a really nice looking cross but Diokno seems unphased.
A combination from Diokno does no damage. #T2#
Diokno thuds a left hand into Lamez's body.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Diokno scores with a head kick. Lamez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diokno tries to clinch up.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Diokno ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Diokno's head but Diokno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lamez misses.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Diokno moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Lamez cracks Diokno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diokno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamez lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Jab by Lamez.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno throws a fast counter high kick but Lamez manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Lamez misses.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.#CL2#
Diokno takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Lamez struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
#T4#
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lamez - that landed with a thud.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Diokno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diokno moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Diokno throws a head kick that half lands.
Lamez misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Diokno misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamez avoids the head kick by Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Diokno.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diokno slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Diokno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Lamez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDiokno.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Diokno's shoulder, as Diokno tries to avoid the shot.
Diokno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Diokno throws a counter combo.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diokno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Diokno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
A combination from Diokno does no damage.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Lamez misses. #T1#
Diokno throws a head kick but Lamez moves out of range.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Diokno moved out of range nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Diokno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lamez lands with a right hand.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Diokno rushes Lamez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Diokno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamez's defenses.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diokno fails to land.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamez misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diokno lands a nice elbow.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Diokno pushes Lamez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno gets through Lamez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Diokno controls the action.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Lamez avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamez digs a right hand into Diokno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diokno's gas tank.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamez is defending well for now.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Lamez controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lamez avoids it this time.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chel Diokno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Diokno staying out of range there.
Scottie Lamez is winning the standup battle so far.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamez's head.
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Diokno moves away and avoids it.
Lamez blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lamez.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamez lands with a hook. Diokno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Diokno shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Diokno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lamez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Diokno throws a head kick that Lamez semi-blocks.
Diokno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diokno doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamez circles away.
Lamez throwing a counter right hand but Diokno manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Diokno is out of range.
Diokno moves away from the strike by Lamez.
A head kick misses from Diokno.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Lamez throws a jab when Diokno was well out of range.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Diokno saw that one coming.
Diokno lands a head kick. Lamez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diokno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Lamez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamez throws a hook but Diokno avoids it easily.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diokno slips a jab from Lamez.
Diokno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diokno slips under a jab.#CL2#
Diokno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diokno tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Lamez misses with a body punch.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diokno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diokno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diokno struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lamez blocks it.
Diokno swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamez tries to work over Diokno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lamez dodges an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno can't break the clinch.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamez blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Diokno avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diokno's elbow.
Lamez tries a body shot but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamez.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno prevents a body shot from Lamez.
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Lamez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chel Diokno.
I think Diokno 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chel Diokno!
After winning the bout, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Lavigne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lavigne looks to land a right hand but Diokno moved out of range.
Lavigne sets himself, and Diokno steps forward looking for the clinch! Lavigne avoids it this time.
Diokno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Diokno gets tackled into the cage by Lavigne. Lavigne maintains the clinch.
Lavigne throws an elbow that misses.
Lavigne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Lavigne.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diokno.
Diokno has had enough of the clinch but Lavigne keeps him there for the moment.
Lavigne misses with a body punch.
Diokno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavigne misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno digs a right hand underneath Lavigne's ribcage. Lavigne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diokno misses with the head strike.
Diokno avoids the elbow strike from Lavigne, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lavigne.
Lavigne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lavigne working aggressively here.
Diokno blocks a body shot from Lavigne. #T1#
Lavigne presses Diokno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lavigne digs a right hand underneath Diokno's ribcage. Diokno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Lavigne is blocking nicely.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Lavigne creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lavigne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diokno backwards.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diokno blocks an elbow strike.
Lavigne lands an elbow just above Diokno 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Chel Diokno has been cut.
Lavigne lands an elbow that stopped Diokno in his tracks for a moment.
Lavigne lands a shot to the body.
Lavigne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavigne.
Diokno takes a shot to the head.
Lavigne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diokno's defenses.
Lavigne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diokno backwards.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lavigne.
Lavigne misses with a body punch.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Diokno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lavigne lands an elbow just above Diokno 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diokno throws an elbow but misses.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Lavigne blocks with his arms.
Lavigne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Diokno.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Lavigne avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lavigne blocks it.
Lavigne lands an elbow that stopped Diokno in his tracks for a moment.
Lavigne lands a damaging elbow.
Diokno takes a shot to the head.
Lavigne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lavigne lands a nice elbow.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavigne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Lavigne avoids the damage to the body.
Lavigne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lavigne lands an elbow inside that Diokno shrugs off.
Lavigne lands a nice shot to the body.
Diokno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lavigne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diokno has a couple of punches blocked by Lavigne.
#T3##BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chel Diokno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavigne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavigne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diokno was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavigne.#CL#
Lavigne gets a clinch.
Lavigne is leaning against Diokno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diokno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lavigne lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lavigne as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diokno.
Lavigne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Lavigne blocks it.
Diokno looks winded!
Lavigne pushes Diokno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lavigne lands a body punch.
A short right from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands an elbow inside that Diokno shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavigne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diokno takes an elbow to the temple.
Diokno misses with an elbow strike.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lavigne.
A right hook to the body lands for Lavigne.
Lavigne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lavigne pushes Diokno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lavigne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dioknos head.
Lavigne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lavigne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lavigne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lavigne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diokno's defenses.
Lavigne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lavigne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Diokno is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Lavigne.
Diokno is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavigne finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavigne lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lavigne.
Lavigne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diokno backwards.
Lavigne unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Diokno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lavigne is unloading with more strikes now! Diokno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gervais Lavigne!
A victorious Gervais Lavigne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chel Diokno spoke after the fight, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Diokno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtanen.
Chel Diokno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen throws a hook but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Diokno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virtanen misses with the head strike.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virtanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Diokno controls his hands.
The referee calls for Virtanen to work.
Diokno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Diokno.
#BC#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diokno lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Diokno moves into the clinch successfully.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Virtanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diokno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Diokno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Virtanen taking a breather.
Diokno lands an elbow inside that Virtanen shrugs off.
Diokno landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Virtanen is rocked!
Diokno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virtanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Diokno finish him?
Diokno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diokno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Virtanen is looking for a takedown.
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Diokno gets through Virtanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Diokno.
Diokno jerks Virtanen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Virtanen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Diokno goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Diokno because Virtanen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Chel Diokno!
A very excited looking Chel Diokno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Diokno lands with a kick to the temple. Barella shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diokno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diokno wants it to stay on the feet.
Diokno swinging wildly here.
Diokno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno throws out a powerful jab.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Diokno dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Diokno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barella's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diokno under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Diokno misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Diokno.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diokno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno misses with a punch to the body.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barella in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diokno presses Barella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body.
Diokno digs a right hand into Barella's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barella's gas tank.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barella prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Nice elbow from Diokno.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barella has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barella is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Barella.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Diokno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diokno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barellas head.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Diokno unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diokno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barella circles away quickly and effectively.
Diokno throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barella takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Diokno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye. #BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Barella counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diokno! #SUB#
Barella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barella advances to mount.
Barella looking to control but Diokno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Barella punching from mount but Diokno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diokno tries to hold on but Barella postures up.
Barella throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barella avoids the attempt from Diokno to control.#SUB#
Barella looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barella punching from mount but Diokno doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barella raining down shots from the mount!
Barella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diokno is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Barella has control of Diokno's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diokno regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diokno regains half guard.#SUB#
Barella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diokno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barella.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diokno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diokno keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Diokno pulls Barella in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diokno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diokno dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Diokno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barella. That did some damage!
Barella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diokno lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diokno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barella takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barella dodges the punch combination from Diokno.
Diokno ducks right into an uppercut from Barella.
Diokno throws a head kick that Barella semi-blocks.
Barella chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diokno can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Barella pushes Diokno up against the cage in a clinch.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diokno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diokno as Barella tries to tie him up.
Barella tries to circle away but Diokno has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Diokno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno scores with a shoulder strike.
Diokno landing knees to the head.
Barella tries to break free but Diokno pushes him back against the cage.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Barella tries to pull guard but Diokno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barella swings wildly with an uppercut but Diokno uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Barella jumps into guard, dragging Diokno to the mat.
Diokno 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. #T2##SUB#
Diokno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diokno has managed to get both his arms back between Barella's legs - danger averted.
Diokno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barella's guard.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diokno defends it easily.#SU2#
Diokno stands up and waves to Barella to follow him.
Barella with a jab.
Diokno throws a nice looking combination but Barella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Diokno. #T3#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diokno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diokno throws a head kick but Barella moves out of range.
#CL#
Barella closes the distance and pushes Diokno back into the cage.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barella is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barella avoids it.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barella has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno misses with an elbow over the top.
Diokno working Barella over with knees to the body.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella avoids the elbow strike from Diokno, against the cage.
Diokno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
#T4#
Diokno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barella wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barella blocks an elbow strike.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno scores with a shot to the side of Barella's head.
Diokno pushes Barella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diokno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diokno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barella takes an elbow to the temple.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barella dodges an elbow strike from Diokno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Barella does no damage.
Diokno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diokno misses with a body kick.
Barella scores with a three punch combo!
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diokno's waist but Diokno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Diokno thuds his shin into the meat of Barella's side.
Good work by Barella as he checks the leg kick.
Barella misses with an uppercut. Diokno saw that one coming.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diokno.
Barella tries for a takedown but Diokno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Barella misses.
Barella takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barella tries to counter by clinching up but Diokno breaks away and moves out of range.
Diokno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barella.
Chel Diokno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Diokno misses.
Diokno connects with a body shot that sends Barella's belly button to the back.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diokno pinned against the cage. Diokno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diokno.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barella. #T1#
Diokno slips a jab from Barella.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diokno.
Barella looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Diokno has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Diokno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barella is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diokno circles away.
Diokno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diokno fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body. #CL2#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Barella.#TD#
Barella pulls guard successfully.
Diokno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diokno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle but Diokno pushes his legs off easily.
Chel Diokno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Diokno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diokno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diokno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diokno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barella working for a triangle but Diokno defends it easily.
Diokno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Diokno staying calm.
Barella is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barella gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Diokno is very close to passing his half guard.
Diokno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Barella throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diokno uses it to pass to side control.
Diokno controlling the position from side mount.
Diokno working away.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Diokno decides to stand back up. Diokno steps back and let's Barella get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diokno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chel Diokno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diokno 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chel Diokno!
During a confident post fight interview, Chel Diokno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Diokno sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Diokno.
Katajamaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diokno pinned against the cage. Diokno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Katajamaki as he connects with a hook.
A head kick from Diokno lands but Katajamaki takes it in his stride.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Katajamaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diokno has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diokno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diokno seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Diokno looking to control but Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Diokno is looking to get back to is feet but Katajamaki passes into side control.
Diokno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diokno struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Diokno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diokno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diokno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is thwarting Diokno's attempts to control the position.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diokno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diokno defending well though.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Diokno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diokno controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Diokno looking to control but Katajamaki passes into half guard.
#T3#
Diokno is holding on to half guard well.
Diokno trying to control here.
Diokno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diokno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki is thwarting Diokno's attempts to control the position.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Diokno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diokno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Katajamaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy.
Diokno wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Diokno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diokno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki is in close to Diokno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Diokno tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diokno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diokno stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Diokno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Diokno throws a shot to the body.
Diokno scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katajamaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Diokno, which made it look bad.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katajamaki blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diokno but Diokno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Diokno.
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diokno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chel Diokno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diokno throws a right hand that Katajamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Katajamaki also avoids with ease.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Diokno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diokno pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Diokno fails to land with a series of punches.
Diokno looks to land a body kick but Katajamaki moved away.
Katajamaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diokno sprawls well. Diokno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Diokno to the mat but Diokno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katajamaki avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katajamaki wants a takedown.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diokno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katajamaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Diokno. #CUT2#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diokno working Katajamaki over with knees to the body.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Diokno lands an elbow that stopped Katajamaki in his tracks for a moment.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diokno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katajamaki avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Diokno to work.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katajamaki is defending well for now.
Diokno tries to stall but Katajamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diokno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Katajamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Katajamaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katajamaki is keeping busy.
Diokno is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Diokno sprawls well.
Diokno misses with a body kick.#TD#
Katajamaki feints and as Diokno raises his hands in defense, Katajamaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katajamaki postures up in Diokno's guard and throws a big left but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Diokno is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Katajamaki postures up in Diokno's guard and throws a big left but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diokno is pulling down on Katajamaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Katajamaki, at least for the moment.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard.
Diokno seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diokno has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diokno's head.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Diokno blocks nicely.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Diokno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diokno is controlling Katajamaki's posture.#T3#
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Diokno blocks nicely.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Diokno has wrist control.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diokno's head.
Diokno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki passes easily into half guard.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Diokno dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Diokno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Diokno is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diokno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diokno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diokno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diokno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diokno is controlling Katajamaki's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Mancuso moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Diokno. #CL#
Diokno gets tackled into the cage by Mancuso. Mancuso maintains the clinch.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mancuso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diokno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diokno trying to control the position but instead, Mancuso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diokno into the cage.
Mancuso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mancuso blocks an uppercut.
Diokno effectively controlling the action here.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancuso.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mancuso is keeping busy.
Diokno is trying to maintain a safe position but Mancuso gets an underhook and turns Diokno into the cage.
Mancuso is looking to break free of the clinch but Diokno has double underhooks. #T1#
Mancuso blocks an elbow strike from Diokno.
Mancuso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mancuso avoids it.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mancuso is defending well for now.
Mancuso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diokno is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diokno looking to stall.
#BC2#
Diokno breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diokno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mancuso has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mancuso and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diokno throws a leg kick but Mancuso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mancuso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Diokno moves out of range easily.
Diokno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mancuso.
Diokno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mancuso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diokno looks winded!
Mancuso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diokno throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Mancuso lands a head kick. Diokno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've been told by Mancuso's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diokno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Mancuso moves into range and clinches up with Diokno.
Diokno tries to land a knee to the head but Mancuso blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there.
#KD#
Mancuso drops Diokno with a beautiful combination! Diokno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mancuso is looking for the KO!#ROC#Diokno is rocked!
Diokno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diokno is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancuso finish him?
Mancuso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diokno will feel that in the morning.
Mancuso throws a sloppy head kick and Diokno moves out of range easily.
Diokno throws a push kick but Mancuso slaps the foot to one side.
Mancuso appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno seems to have recovered his senses.
Diokno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mancuso rushes Diokno and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Diokno is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mancuso piles on the pressure and Diokno crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raniel Mancuso!
After the fight, Raniel Mancuso was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diokno quickly recovers to half guard.
Diokno is trying is best to control the position here.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diokno trying to control here.
#SUB#
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diokno tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diokno is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Magomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diokno sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Diokno keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokno is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diokno controlling the position for now.
Diokno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov.
Diokno trying to control here.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diokno has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.
Diokno is concentrating on defense, preventing Magomedov from advancing position. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Diokno keeping hold of Magomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diokno's head.
Diokno trying to control here.
#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Diokno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Diokno is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diokno trying to control here.
#SUB#
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diokno works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diokno looking to control.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diokno has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Diokno keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass. #SUB#
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diokno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Diokno looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diokno being controlled here, momentarily.
Diokno trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Diokno's guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Diokno is keeping the position.
Diokno pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Diokno is keeping the position.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to control but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Diokno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov postures up.
#T1#
Diokno trying to control the position here.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov is fighting to break Diokno's control of his arms but Diokno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diokno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Diokno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diokno manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Diokno's guard.
Magomedov stops Diokno from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Diokno is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Diokno has control of Magomedov's left arm, preventing Magomedov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diokno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diokno wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Diokno.
#CL2#
Diokno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Diokno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Diokno has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diokno lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Diokno.
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magomedov jumps guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diokno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Diokno sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Diokno closes the distance and clinches.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diokno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magomedov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diokno landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Diokno presses Magomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diokno landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diokno down to the mat. Diokno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch.#T4#
Diokno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Diokno is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diokno lands a body punch.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diokno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Diokno.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diokno walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diokno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Diokno.
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diokno but Diokno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diokno unleashes a big counter combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diokno sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diokno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diokno wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diokno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno looking to control.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Diokno keeps moving.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Diokno has wrist control.#ES2#
Diokno has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Magomedov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diokno as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Diokno rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diokno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Diokno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Diokno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diokno.
Diokno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
#T2#
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diokno prevents it.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Diokno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Diokno.
Diokno lands a knee to the head.
Diokno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Diokno on the inside.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
#T3#
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Diokno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diokno lands a body shot. #TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diokno wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Magomedov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diokno is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diokno is looking to defend but Magomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diokno! Magomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diokno taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hasbulla Magomedov!
Hasbulla Magomedov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Abdu Rozik be careful I smesh you.'.
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
UnEqual with a hook.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diokno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
UnEqual scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
UnEqual drives through with a takedown into Diokno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diokno controls UnEqual momentarily but UnEqual frees himself.
Diokno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
UnEqual passes Diokno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that UnEqual has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diokno is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diokno defends it well. #SUB2#
UnEqual seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with UnEqual in particular looking to stall.
Diokno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for UnEqual on the ground.#SUB2#
Diokno is defending against the submission attempts here by UnEqual.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diokno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Diokno is trying to get back to full guard.
UnEqual tries to pass to full mount but Diokno defends it.
UnEqual trying to control the action but Diokno is working from the bottom.
UnEqual with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
UnEqual thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diokno's head.
Diokno is holding on to half guard well.
UnEqual wants to free his trapped foot but Diokno is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diokno is looking to control UnEqual's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
UnEqual with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
UnEqual's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
UnEqual is looking to take a break and control but Diokno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diokno trying to control but UnEqual postures up.
UnEqual frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
UnEqual is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diokno is in real trouble.
Diokno is trying to stand back up.
Diokno wants to control his opponent's hands but UnEqual gets his hands free. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for the choke from the back position but Diokno is controlling his hands well.
UnEqual is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
UnEqual working for a choke but Diokno is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
UnEqual is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Diokno has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but UnEqual has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Diokno taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. UnEqual doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Chel Diokno spoke after the fight, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Devereaux moves out of range easily. #CL#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diokno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diokno controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devereaux avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devereaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diokno.#CL#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Devereaux is blocking nicely.
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diokno.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devereaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux jumps guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Devereaux decides to pull guard.
Diokno wants to stand but Devereaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Diokno is sitting in close to Devereaux's body. Devereaux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diokno is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diokno is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Devereaux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Lomachenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diokno doesn't seem bothered though.
Lomachenko blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick
and Lomachenko counters with a good low kick that Diokno was not able to check.
Lomachenko lands a head shot.
Lomachenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diokno throws a head kick but Lomachenko moves out of range.
We've been informed that Diokno has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good leg kick by Lomachenko.
Diokno closes the distance but Lomachenko moves to the side
and Lomachenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomachenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diokno tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Lomachenko darts in and clinches Diokno up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diokno is trying to push Lomachenko away but Lomachenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lomachenko digs a right hand underneath Diokno's ribcage. Diokno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomachenko presses Diokno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomachenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomachenko lands with a left to the head.
Lomachenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diokno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lomachenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diokno or not.
Lomachenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Lomachenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Diokno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diokno throws a right hand that Lomachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lomachenko also avoids with ease.
Lomachenko scores with a body shot.
Lomachenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Lomachenko - just one landing.
A left lands for Lomachenko.#CL#
Lomachenko has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Lomachenko breaks from the clinch.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diokno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomachenko avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Diokno looks winded!
Lomachenko with the inside leg kick.
Diokno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomachenko with a nice cross.
Diokno is looking to clinch but Lomachenko is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lomachenko connects with a leg kick.
Diokno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lomachenko scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Lomachenko moves into the clinch.#T2#
Lomachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diokno.
Diokno takes a shot to the head.
Lomachenko lands a body shot. #BC#
Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diokno tries to clinch there but Lomachenko circles away.
Lomachenko throws a counter high kick but Diokno was just alert enough to avoid it.
Diokno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lomachenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomachenko lands a jab to Diokno's midsection.
Lomachenko scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Lomachenko clinches up with Diokno and pushes him back against the cage.
Lomachenko cracks Diokno with a nice body shot.#BC#
Lomachenko manages to break the clinch.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomachenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lomachenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko connects with a body shot that sends Diokno's belly button to the back.
Lomachenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lomachenko connects with a high kick. #T3#
Lomachenko punishes Diokno's body with a nice straight punch.
Lomachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dioknos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Lomachenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lomachenko is defending well for now.#BC#
Lomachenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diokno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diokno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lomachenko scores with a jab. Diokno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Lomachenko.#ROC#Diokno is rocked!
Lomachenko lands a brutal head kick. Diokno looks out on his feet and Lomachenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Igor Lomachenko!
Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Da Silva avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diokno misses with a head kick.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Diokno moves into the clinch.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but Da Silva blocks it.
Diokno looking to stall.
Diokno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Diokno breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno tries to clinch up.
Da Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diokno lands with a kick to the temple. Da Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diokno is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
#T1##CL2#
Diokno has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diokno lands a body shot.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Diokno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Da Silva has Diokno pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Da Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diokno tumbling to the mat - Da Silva dives into Diokno's guard.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Silva is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diokno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Diokno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Da Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva landing strikes.
Da Silva working the body and head with strikes.
Da Silva taking a breather here.
Da Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diokno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diokno for as long as he can get away with.
Diokno takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3##SUB#
Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Diokno is trying to control Da Silva's posture but Da Silva avoids it.
Diokno is trying to escape the position but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Diokno taking a bit of punishment here - Da Silva scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Diokno's face as Da Silva controls the position.
Da Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Diokno tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva working away.
Diokno looks winded!#SUB#
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diokno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diokno is looking to reverse the position.
Da Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Da Silva advances to full mount.
Da Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Da Silva has hold of Diokno's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diokno manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Da Silva with shots to the head and body - Diokno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diokno can't escape the position.
Diokno is in a horrible position here. Da Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Da Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Da Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva'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.
Da Silva landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diokno misses with the combination.
Da Silva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Da Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Da Silva content to control rather than advance.
Diokno is looking to improve his position.
Diokno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Silva passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diokno can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva is putting a hurting on Diokno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diokno is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva is putting a hurting on Diokno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diokno is breathing heavily.
Da Silva lands an elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva advances to full mount.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva landing strikes from the mount and Diokno is in trouble!
Diokno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Da Silva avoids the attempt from Diokno to control.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Diokno is having none of it.
Diokno is squirming around, avoiding Da Silva's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Diokno tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diokno looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Da Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diokno has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Da Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Da Silva looking to control but Diokno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diokno is looking to get to half guard.
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Diokno is squirming around nicely.
Diokno tries to lock up and control but Da Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Da Silva landing punches.
Da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva cracks Diokno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Da Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Da Silva with shots to the head and body - Diokno looks very uncomfortable down there.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Da Silva content just to control the position here.
Da Silva lands a big elbow. #ROC#Diokno is rocked!
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Da Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Diokno is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Da Silva!
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'. |
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