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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.
Diego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaFleur.
LaFleur shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LaFleur thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
LaFleur lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
LaFleur lands a head shot.
Diego takes a swing at LaFleur's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diego closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LaFleur quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
LaFleur is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.
Diego is taking a breather. LaFleur says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
LaFleur looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diego passes into side control!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LaFleur sneaks back into half guard.
LaFleur is staying active underneath Diego, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
LaFleur actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
LaFleur looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diego pushes past his half guard into mount!
Diego wants to control the pace but LaFleur is squirming around nicely.
LaFleur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diego scoring with strikes but LaFleur is staying in there.
Diego can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaFleur is looking to escape.
Diego landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
LaFleur slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFleur keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
LaFleur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego not doing much here.
#SUB#
LaFleur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diego keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LaFleur is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hero Academia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diego trying to control the action but LaFleur is working from the bottom. #SUB#
LaFleur looking for subs from the bottom but Diego mounts him!
Diego wants to control the pace but LaFleur is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Diego shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diego was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
LaFleur regains half guard.
Don Diego has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
LaFleur actively working from the bottom here.
Diego is keen to just control but LaFleur is a slippery customer.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
LaFleur looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diego pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego working the ground and pound effectively.
Diego working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diego landing shots from mount. #T1#
LaFleur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diego working LaFleur over with strikes here.
LaFleur taking shots to the head.
LaFleur is trying to escape the mount.
LaFleur gets back to half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but LaFleur is working away. #SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
LaFleur has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diego escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diego!#T2#
LaFleur is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Diego lands some shots froms side control.
LaFleur managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diego.
Diego lands a few punches from side control.
LaFleur is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Diego looks up at the clock and then as LaFleur takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
LaFleur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
LaFleur trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom. #SUB#
LaFleur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LaFleur.
LaFleur is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
LaFleur is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diego still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diego has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
LaFleur is looking to reverse the position.
LaFleur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diego's best efforts.
LaFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Diego sits in half guard. #SUB#
LaFleur looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diego pushes past his half guard into mount!
LaFleur tries to reverse the position but Diego maintains control.
LaFleur is working hard here to advance position.
Diego punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diego shoots in but no luck this time.
LaFleur attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
LaFleur slips under a jab.
LaFleur attempts a counter takedown but Diego avoids it well and moves away.
LaFleur shoots in but no luck this time.
LaFleur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LaFleur shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFleur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diego tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
LaFleur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
LaFleur goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diego has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for LaFleur but great work by Diego.
LaFleur tries to buck Diego off but Diego is having none of it.
LaFleur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diego's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFleur tries to roll over but Diego keeps him under control.#T1#
Diego moves nicely into side control.
LaFleur is not content to let Diego control the position.
LaFleur is trying to get back to half guard.
Diego trying to control the position but LaFleur is working away.
LaFleur tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diego trying to control the position but LaFleur is working away.
LaFleur tries to improve position but can't.
LaFleur is trying to work for a sweep but Diego has mounted him!
Diego controlling from the full mount.
LaFleur is looking to improve his position but Diego isn't that keen on the idea.
Diego tries to control but LaFleur wriggling away.
LaFleur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
LaFleur gets full guard.#SUB#
LaFleur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diego defends it easily.#SUB#
LaFleur working for submissions but it's allowed Diego to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
LaFleur looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
LaFleur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Diego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LaFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richard LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
LaFleur with the active half guard here but Diego passes nicely into side control.
LaFleur is throwing a few token shots, despite Diego being in side control.
Don Diego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleur pushes Diego away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diego gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard LaFleur.
I think Diego 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
During a confident post fight interview, Don Diego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 54: Smith v Femme
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Okoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been told by Okoro's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Diego shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diego showed some decent athleticism there.
Okoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Diego passes to side control.
Okoro is trying to control Diego's posture but Diego avoids it.
Okoro is trying to improve his position.
Diego scores with punches from side control.
Diego looks up at the clock and then as Okoro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Diego working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Diego tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Okoro is looking for a sweep.
Diego trying to control the position but Okoro is working away.
Diego lands some shots froms side control.
Okoro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diego gets to mount! Okoro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Diego breaks from Okoro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diego postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Okoro looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#Kobe Okoro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego lands a couple of good shots and Okoro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#Jeez, Kobe Okoro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kobe Okoro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Diego!
After winning the bout, Don Diego 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:
RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego thows a leg kick but Zlobin checks it
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Diego walks into a straight right hand from Zlobin.
An inside leg kick lands from Zlobin.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zlobin misses with a few strikes there.
Zlobin misses with a head kick.
Diego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zlobin.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Zlobin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a leg kick
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego.
Zlobin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Zlobin connects with an inside leg kick.
Zlobin lands with a cross.
It looks like Zlobin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Diego throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Zlobin lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Zlobin blocks the leg kick.
Zlobin tests Diego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Zlobin's leg but Zlobin calmly moves out of range.
Zlobin missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zlobin throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zlobin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diego somewhat.
Zlobin throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Zlobin lands a head shot.#T2#
Zlobin slaps away a takedown attempt from Diego, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zlobin manages to avoid it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zlobin throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin thumps Diego with a low kick.#TD2#
Diego shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zlobin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diego on the ground.
Diego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Zlobin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Diego.
Zlobin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diego.
Diego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego is pressing down on Zlobin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zlobin is holding on for now.
Diego 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.
Diego lands with a punch from half guard.
Diego is nestled in close to Zlobin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zlobin is trying to stand back up but Diego is controlling him
#T4#
Zlobin taking some punishment here, with Diego in his half guard.
Diego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diego working over Zlobin with some ground and pound. Zlobin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zlobin is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
Zlobin tries to get to full guard but Diego has control of the leg.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to control. Zlobin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diego trying to control from half guard but Zlobin is working away.
Diego landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
That's time! Zlobin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Zlobin.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but Zlobin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diego has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Zlobin.
Diego looks to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch there but Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zlobin.
Diego shoots in but no luck this time.
Zlobin fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target. #T1#
Diego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zlobin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zlobin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zlobin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin avoids it really well and circles away.
Zlobin is looking to counter punch.
Andrey Zlobin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Diego.
Zlobin defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Zlobin lands a front kick.
Zlobin cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego misses with a takedown attempt - Zlobin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zlobin lands a jab.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego tries for a takedown but Zlobin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Andrey Zlobin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zlobin throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zlobin throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Diego throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zlobin was covering up waiting for the punch and Diego finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zlobin has his feet on Diego's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Diego moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin lands with a right hand.
Diego wants to clinch but Zlobin slips to the side
and Zlobin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Diego is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Zlobin Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Diego is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrey Zlobin!
Our winner, Andrey Zlobin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 35: Fortythree v Kraag
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanson.#TD2#
Diego dives in and scores a takedown into Hanson's guard.
Hanson kicks Diego off and gets to his feet.
Hanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but Hanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson moves away from the strike by Diego.
Hanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diego.
#T1##TD2#
Diego pulls Hanson into guard.
#SUB2#
Diego pushes a forearm under Hanson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hanson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Diego!
An out of breath Don Diego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
Kris Boom Boom had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 209.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Don Diego was cancelled. |
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Event:
RISE 18: Gustavson v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Tamm throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamm lands with a shot to the body.
Diego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamm swivels and escapes.
Tamm just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tamm duly obliges.
Tamm swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Tamm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
As Diego looks to move away, Tamm throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Tamm.
Diego slips a straight right by Tamm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamm throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Tamm counters with a left and a right that stings Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamm is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Diego like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Diego from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yegor Tamm! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 3
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Jufee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diego as he avoids it easily.
Jufee just misses with a punch to the body.
Jufee slips a jab from Diego.
And Jufee tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jufee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jufee has a takedown stuffed.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jufee.
Jufee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jufee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jufee.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jufee 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.#T1#
Jufee lands a couple of digs.
Diego looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jufee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jufee thows a huge punch but Diego dodges it nicely.
Diego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jufee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jufee trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego wants to hit a sweep here but Jufee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diego there!
Jufee prevents Diego from getting the reversal.#T2#
Diego wants to control but Jufee is having none of it.
Jufee lands a couple of good shots and Diego has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Diego rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jufee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jufee trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jufee connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego is trying to get back to full guard.
Jufee passes to side control.
Diego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diego is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Jufee swings around for an armbar but Diego sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jufee's guard.#T4#
Jufee keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Jufee controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself. #SUB2#
Jufee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diego postures up in Jufee's guard and throws a big left but Jufee blocks it.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Jufee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jufee controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jufee is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Jufee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Jufee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jufee fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there #TD2#
and Jufee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diego tries to roll over but Jufee keeps him under control.
Jufee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diego!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Jufee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jufee with shots to the head and body - Diego looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Jufee lands a big shot to the head and Diego winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonathan Jufee!
Jonathan Jufee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 2
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range. #TD#
Diego gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
Diego throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diego. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but McGregor is retaining full guard.
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Diego drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick Diego off! Diego jumps back into McGregor's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor wants to control the position but Diego says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Diego missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diego not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Diego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor has hold of Diego's hands but Diego slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diego wants to take a breather but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but Diego is controlling him well.
McGregor wants to control but Diego is keeping busy.
Diego content to control rather than advance.
Diego is thwarting McGregor's attempts to control the position.#T2#
McGregor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diego content to control rather than advance.
Diego is trying to control. McGregor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Diego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diego slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Diego slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Diego slips a nice elbow through McGregor's hands, connecting with McGregor's forehead.
Diego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
McGregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McGregor tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Diego working away.
Diego trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Diego working the head and body with strikes.
Diego lands an elbow.
Diego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diego is working McGregor over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGregor is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.
Diego scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGregor to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Diego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McGregor as Diego shoots in.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Diego.
McGregor shoots in but Diego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Diego with that takedown attempt.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor is breathing heavily.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor wants to clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Diego sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diego feinted with a counter takedown.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.#TD#
Diego shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diego showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Diego is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGregor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Diego! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 1
Date: Dec 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego tries to clinch up but Kelato circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego checks a leg kick.
Kelato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diego tries to avoid it but Kelato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diego to the ground. Diego escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelato.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Diego has Kelato up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Kelato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kelato avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Kelato blocking some punches.
#T1#
Kelato stalling the fight.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kelato avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kelato.
Kelato wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Es Kelato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diego has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kelato regains guard immediately.
Kelato keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelato is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kelato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diego wants to control from the top but Kelato keeps moving.
Kelato keeping full guard, as Diego tries to pass.
Diego postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Diego gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kelato wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Diego looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diego wants to sweep here but Kelato controlling him for the moment.
Kelato advances to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego tries to roll over but Kelato keeps him under control.
Diego is staying active underneath Kelato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelato controlling the action here.
Kelato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelato's back!
Kelato manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Diego is now in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego dominated that round.
That's time! Kelato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kelato throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Diego counters by clinching up.
Kelato stalling.
Kelato jumps guard but Diego stands there with Kelato around his waist. Kelato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kelato up against the cage.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelato looking for a takedown. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelato.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kelato goes for a takedown attempt but Diego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Es Kelato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Kelato wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelato.
Kelato tries to clinch up.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Kelato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelato tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diego manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Diego shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kelato is trying to defend but Diego finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kelato wants to improve his position but Diego is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Diego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelato is just riding it out for now. Diego eventually gives up the hold.
Diego controlling the action here.
Diego looks to land a strike but Kelato avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diego is in close to Kelato's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kelato keeping moving, preventing Diego from controlling successfully.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelato is retaining full guard.
Kelato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diego keeping moving, preventing Kelato from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diego with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kelato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Kelato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Diego drives through with a takedown into Kelato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diego looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.
Diego trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Diego stopping the sweep attempt from Kelato.
Diego scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kelato is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kelato looking to pass the guard.
Kelato is working hard here to advance position.
Diego working a defensive guard but Kelato manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diego is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kelato trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Diego seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelato dominates the positioning.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego struggling a bit here.
Diego tries to improve position but can't.
Diego trying to remain calm as Kelato controls from the top position.
Diego is trying to get back to half guard.
Kelato trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Es Kelato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kelato advances to full mount.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego is squirming around, avoiding Kelato's attempts to control the action.
Diego can't escape the position.
Diego is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kelato lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kelato looking to control but Diego is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelato pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Kelato unloading with bombs!
Kelato lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diego hang on?
Kelato raining down shots from the mount!
Kelato wants to control but instead Diego manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kelato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kelato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Es Kelato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Don Diego!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Don Diego!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Don Diego!
Don Diego wins by unanimous decision!
Es Kelato was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't be judging me just because I believe in science'. |
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