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Event:
VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Daxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shields moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Shields gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daxton avoid being mounted?
Daxton won't allow Shields to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daxton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions off his back.
Daxton is looking to improve his position.
Daxton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shields is looking to pass Daxton's guard but actually Daxton recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Shields is posturing up here but Daxton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shields tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shields has to tap! Slick submission there by Daxton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalmour Daxton!
Jake Shields spoke after the fight, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'. |
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Event:
AFC 7: Adlehyde vs Grayson
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Daxton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Penduko dives in and scores a takedown into Daxton's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daxton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Daxton trying to control but Penduko is working from the bottom.
Daxton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penduko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penduko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daxton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Penduko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penduko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Daxton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Daxton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Daxton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Daxton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Daxton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penduko, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Daxton tries for a kimura but Penduko is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Daxton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Penduko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Daxton but great work by Penduko.
Daxton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penduko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daxton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penduko looking to sit in guard and control but Daxton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daxton trying to control but Penduko is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penduko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daxton passes Penduko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Daxton trying to mount his opponent but Penduko defends it. #SUB#
Daxton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penduko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daxton.
Daxton moves into full mount! Penduko won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Daxton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penduko is now in Daxton's guard. A big mistake from Daxton there, giving up the dominant position!
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Penduko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Daxton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penduko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daxton.
Penduko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daxton is keen to just control but Penduko is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Penduko is kicking away at Daxton from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Daxton grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Penduko trying to push Daxton off... Penduko taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dalmour Daxton! |
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Event:
AFC 2: Adlehyde vs Frank
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Daxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herrera's head.#TD2#
Herrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herrera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daxton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daxton tries to buck Herrera off but Herrera is having none of it.
Daxton is being controlled here.
Herrera tries to score with some ground and pound. Daxton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daxton stops Herrera from passing to mount.
Daxton is looking to reverse the position.
Herrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Daxton's head but Daxton avoids it well.
Daxton being controlled for a moment. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Daxton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daxton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daxton wants to control but Herrera postures up.
Daxton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herrera trying to control the action but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Herrera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daxton's guard.#SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Daxton has his foot on Herrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Herrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herrera 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. #SUB#
Daxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herrera is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Herrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herrera 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daxton working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Herrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Daxton working for submissions but it's allowed Herrera to get to half guard.
Daxton is trying to control but can't.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daxton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera is taking a breather. Daxton 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Daxton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daxton moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Herrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Daxton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herrera's hands.
A combination from Herrera does no damage.
Herrera tries a low kick but Daxton avoids it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herrera smiles and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Herrera #TD#
and Daxton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herrera's guard.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Daxton manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Herrera throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Paul Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Daxton is trying to work for a kimura but Herrera is defending well.
#T1#
Herrera wants to control but Daxton is keeping busy.
#ES2#
Herrera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daxton is on him like a limpet, forcing Herrera back against the cage.
Herrera leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Herrera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daxton regains guard immediately.
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Herrera manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Herrera is looking to stand up but Daxton isn't so interested in that idea.
Daxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Daxton has his feet on Herrera's thighs here. He's pushed Herrera off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Herrera screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalmour Daxton!
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 63: Luciano/Regulator
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
McFistface has managed to clinch.
McFistface crunches a lovely knee into Daxton's ribcage.#BC#
McFistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daxton misses with an uppercut. McFistface saw that one coming.
McFistface is looking to counter the offense by Daxton and move into the clinch.
McFistface keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daxton.#TD#
McFistface shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
McFistface postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daxton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McFistface controls the pace.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
McFistface is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Daxton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface landing with the ground and pound.
Daxton is still in real trouble! Can McFistface finish him?
McFistface gets to his feet and stands over Daxton, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daxton felt that one! McFistface unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daxton from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
Dougie McFistface seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSSD 60: Khan/Swahn
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Daxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daxton with a jab.
Daxton fails with the takedown
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Daxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aspect dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daxton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daxton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aspect.
Aspect moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daxton connects with a looping right hand.
Aspect throws a right hand that Daxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxton also avoids with ease.
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!
Aspect slips a straight right by Daxton.
Aspect drops Daxton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Daxton! Aspect dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
A victorious Alain Aspect thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Daxton scores with a decent looking hook.
Aspect takes one to the chin there.
Daxton lands a jab.
Aspect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daxton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalmour Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton lands a really nice looking cross but Aspect seems unphased.
Aspect throws the left hand but Daxton avoids the punch easily.
Daxton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aspect throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daxton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aspect takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daxton in his tracks.
Aspect leaves Daxton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Aspect swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daxton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daxton tries to clinch but Aspect is having none of it.
Aspect lands a lovely overhand right.
Daxton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daxton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daxton cracks Aspect with a good jab.
Daxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daxton shoots and misses
and Aspect counters with a big right hand! Oh Daxton is in trouble here! Aspect follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alain Aspect!
An out of breath Alain Aspect 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:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Tovington lands a jab.
Daxton slips a jab from Tovington.
Daxton fails with a takedown attempt.
Tovington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daxton under the eye.
Daxton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tovington counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Tovington misses.
Daxton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolby Tovington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalmour Daxton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovington throws a monster overhand right that drops Daxton! Tovington follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolby Tovington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Daxton is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Daxton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daxton, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Daxton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daxton with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daxton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daxton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Daxton to get to his feet. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daxton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Daxton tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daxton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalmour Daxton.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daxton enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daxton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daxton for as long as he can get away with.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Daxton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Daxton is trying to keep Smith in close.
#SUB2#
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Daxton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Daxton pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dalmour Daxton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gavinsky has closed the distance and engaged Daxton in a clinch.
Daxton has had enough of the clinch but Gavinsky keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gavinsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Gavinsky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daxton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daxton tries to improve position but can't.
Daxton is trying to control Gavinsky's posture but Gavinsky avoids it.
Daxton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavinsky just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton is trying to get back to half guard.
Daxton is trying to escape the position but Gavinsky is controlling the position. #T1#
Daxton is trying to buck Gavinsky off.#SU2#
Gavinsky stands up and beckons Daxton to his feet. #TD2#
Gavinsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daxton can't do much from the bottom here.
Daxton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gavinsky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daxton sneaks back into half guard.
Gavinsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gavinsky controlling the action here.#T2#
Daxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gavinsky is working away from the top position though.
Gavinsky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daxton wants to get back to full guard.
Daxton won't allow Gavinsky to pass to mount.
Gavinsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Daxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Daxton wants to sweep here but Gavinsky controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gavinsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daxton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavinsky has managed to get both his arms back between Daxton's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daxton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Daxton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Daxton has his feet on Gavinsky's thighs here. He's pushed Gavinsky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gavinsky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalmour Daxton! |
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