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Event:
C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Monkey gets caught napping as Dorado dives in and scores a takedown. Monkey manages to retain guard.
Monkey is trying to hold Dorado in close to prevent damage but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Monkey is not content to let Dorado control the position.
Dorado is taking a breather. Monkey 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.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Monkey desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Monkey won't allow it.
Monkey trying to control here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Monkey defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Dorado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monkey did well to prevent Dorado getting side control.
Monkey keeping hold of Dorado's head, controlling as best he can.
Monkey is pressing down on Dorado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monkey 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.#T3#
Monkey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dorado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dorado is pushing down on Monkey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Monkey is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dorado trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey wants to improve his position but Dorado is controlling well.
Monkey gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dorado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorado's sensitive parts.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Dorado.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around?
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Dorado feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Dorado then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Dorado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dorado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorado trying to control the position but Monkey is working away. #T1#
Dorado tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dorado in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Monkey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dorado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monkey's head backwards.
Dorado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Dorado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey checks the leg kick.#T3#
Dorado looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming. #TD#
Monkey gets caught flat footed, as Dorado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monkey 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.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorado's guard. #REVB#
Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado wants to hit a sweep here but Monkey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dorado there!
Dorado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dorado tries to hold on but Monkey postures up.#T4#
Dorado working to try and regain half guard.
Monkey looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey slips a jab from Dorado.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monkey throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Dorado dives in and grabs Monkey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monkey pushes down on Dorado's head and hops out.
Dorado fails with the takedown.
Monkey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
Monkey throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorado checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dorado shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Dorado looking to pass the guard.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Monkey pulls Dorado in to control the position.
Dorado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Monkey 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Monkey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorado thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Dorado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dorado.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Dorado counters with a three punch combo that has Monkey backing up. Monkey nods at Dorado to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dorado throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range. #TD#
Dorado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monkey did well to prevent Dorado getting side control.
Monkey is positioning himself well to prevent Dorado advancing to mount. #T3#
Monkey wants to sweep but Dorado has passed to side control!
Monkey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Monkey is doing well to control the position and prevent Dorado from advancing to side control.
Dorado slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is looking to control Dorado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monkey avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorado has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dorado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monkey takes a step back to recover.
Dorado scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1##TD#
Dorado scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado 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#
Monkey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monkey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monkey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Dorado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dorado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Dorado scores with a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Dorado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monkey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Monkey sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Dorado controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself.
Monkey won't allow Dorado to sweep him here.
Monkey wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.
Monkey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Spider Monkey in that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monkey's head backwards.
Dorado scores with a nice strike.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Dorado shrugs it off though.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorado moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Dorado throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Dorado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Dorado checks it.
Dorado half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey tries to clinch but Dorado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dorado feints and as Monkey raises his hands in defense, Dorado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #T1#
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monkey is trying to keep Dorado in close.
#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorado scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dorado scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Dorado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monkey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monkey is pulling down on Dorado's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
Dorado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dorado won't allow Monkey to sweep him here.
Monkey pulls Dorado in close to prevent any damage.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dorado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Dorado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado keeps Monkey at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
C365: Fadda vs Dorado II
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado lands with a hook. Fadda Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dorado works the jab nicely.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Dorado slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fadda Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fadda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Dorado throws out a counter right but Fadda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Dorado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dorado lands an overhand right.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Dorado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dorado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fadda Jr enables Dorado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fadda Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dorado postures up.
#T1#
Dorado controlling from the top position.
Fadda Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fadda Jr is controlling Dorado's posture.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadda Jr is keeping the position for now. #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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr is trying to keep Dorado in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorado. Fadda Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dorado has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Dorado saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dorado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fadda Jr sprawls well initially but Dorado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dorado controlling the action here.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fadda Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Fadda Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
Fadda Jr is trying to control but Dorado passes into side control!
Dorado controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fadda Jr prevents Dorado from improving position.
Fadda Jr is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Dorado works to advance to full mount. Fadda Jr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Fadda Jr can't escape the position.
Fadda Jr tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Fadda Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fadda Jr can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fadda Jr cracks Dorado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dorado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado misses with a head kick.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr connects with the punch.
Fadda Jr scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Dorado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dorado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fadda Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Dorado has mounted him!
Fadda Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dorado controlling from mount.
Fadda Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Dorado has taken his back - oops!
Dorado gets his hands free as Fadda Jr looks to control.
Fadda Jr wants to escape the position.
Fadda Jr turns into Dorado and is now in his guard.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorado's head.
Elrey Dorado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fadda Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorado, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dorado holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorado working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Fadda Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Dorado has Fadda Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Fadda Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Fadda Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a triangle but Fadda Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Fadda Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dorado has Fadda Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Fadda Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Dorado's brow.
Fadda Jr wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.
Fadda Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fadda Jr works over Dorado with some ground and pound from guard.
Dorado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorado, not yet.
Fadda Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fadda Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dorado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fadda Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Fadda Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fadda Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.#T4#
Fadda Jr working a defensive guard here.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Fadda Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Fadda Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fadda Jr working for a triangle but Dorado defends it easily.
#SUB#
Fadda Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dorado defends it easily.
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 Oswaldo Fadda Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Dorado misses.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dorado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dorado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fadda Jr working a defensive guard here.
Fadda Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fadda Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado advances position into side control!#T1#
Fadda Jr tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Dorado trying to control the position but Fadda Jr is working away.
Dorado working away.
Fadda Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Dorado staying calm.
Fadda Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorado 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 Fadda Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fadda Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fadda Jr is looking for a sweep.
Fadda Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dorado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fadda Jr!
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dorado prevents Fadda Jr from getting the reversal.#T3#
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Fadda Jr tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Fadda Jr to control.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Fadda Jr is squirming around nicely.
Fadda Jr tries to hold on but Dorado postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fadda Jr is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Fadda Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Fadda Jr to control.
Fadda Jr throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dorado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fadda Jr to take his back!
Dorado controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado is not going to allow Fadda Jr to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Fadda Jr walks into a jab.
Dorado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadda Jr moves away.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadda Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorado connects with an inside leg kick.
Fadda Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Dorado throws an overhand right that lands on Fadda Jr's shoulder, as Fadda Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Dorado sizes up Fadda Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorado feints and then cracks Fadda Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fadda Jr down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorado.
#TD2#
Dorado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fadda Jr to the ground. Dorado is now in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr pulls Dorado in to control the position.
Dorado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadda Jr 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.
Dorado looking to pass the guard.
Fadda Jr looking to control but Dorado passes into half guard.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Fadda Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.#T3#
Dorado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dorado is continuing to stall.
Fadda Jr wants to control the action here but instead Dorado manages to pass to full mount!
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Fadda Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Fadda Jr to control.#T4#
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Fadda Jr is defending well.
Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fadda Jr moves into full guard.
Fadda Jr keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Dorado saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Fadda Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dorado doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr slips a straight right by Dorado.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Fadda Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorado scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorado counters with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Dorado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Fadda Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorado connects with a solid leg kick.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dorado.
Fadda Jr is trying to escape the position but Dorado is controlling the position.
Fadda Jr is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Fadda Jr is being controlled here.
Fadda Jr tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
A control attempt from Fadda Jr but he's now mounted!
Fadda Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Fadda Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Dorado content just to control the position here.
Fadda Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fadda Jr tries to control the position but Dorado now has his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Fadda Jr right now.
#T3#
Dorado controls the position.
Dorado not allowing Fadda Jr to control his hands.
Dorado biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fadda Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #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.
Fadda Jr tries to escape the position.
Fadda Jr trying to control the hands but Dorado breaks the grip.
Fadda Jr rolls, trying to escape but Dorado keeps control of the position.
Dorado is riding his opponent, not letting Fadda Jr buck him off.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position but Dorado manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Fadda Jr right now.
Fadda Jr turns into Dorado and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado is the new welterweight champion!
Elrey Dorado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C360: Marley vs Kringle
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Mein Armbach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dorado. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Dorado lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach is looking to score with low kicks.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up but Dorado circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mein Armbach clinches.
Dorado tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Dorado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mein Armbach doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dorado.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dorado, pushing him back against the cage.
Dorado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mein Armbach.
Dorado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mein Armbach's efforts to push away.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Mein Armbach gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mein Armbach is keeping the position for now.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorado trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mein Armbach is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Dorado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Dorado keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dorado looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range. #CL2#
Mein Armbach moves into range and clinches up with Dorado.
Dorado tries to work over Mein Armbach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorado.
#T4#
Mein Armbach wants to break free but Dorado has control.
Dorado lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Mein Armbach's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dorado.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Dorado presses Mein Armbach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dorado.
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!
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado tries a body shot but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Mein Armbach can't break the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mein Armbach's efforts to push away.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
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#
Dorado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mein Armbach's sensitive parts.
Dorado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dorado.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dorado lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Dorado circles away.
#TD#
Dorado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mein Armbach did well to prevent Dorado getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Mein Armbach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working. #T1#
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Mein Armbach is defending well.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain the position but Dorado is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Mein Armbach is keeping him busy.
Dorado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Mein Armbach defends the submission attempt.
Dorado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mein Armbach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Dorado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mein Armbach's half guard.
Mein Armbach avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dorado. #SUB#
Dorado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Mein Armbach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorado is thwarting Mein Armbach's attempts to control the position.
Dorado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Mein Armbach defending well. #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.
Mein Armbach is trying to stand back up but Dorado is controlling him
#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura here.
Dorado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Dorado connects with a body shot.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mein Armbach can do to turn this around?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dorado 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 Mein Armbach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mein Armbach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dorado misses with a body kick.
Mein Armbach doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
#TD#
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dorado wants to pass to mount but Mein Armbach is defending the position.
Mein Armbach is staying active underneath Dorado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Mein Armbach is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Dorado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mein Armbach managing to control the position.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep Dorado in close.
#T1#
Dorado trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Dorado stays in close to Mein Armbach's body and controls the position.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Bender Mein Armbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mein Armbach tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Dorado gets a double leg takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Dorado pushing down on Mein Armbach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dorado prevents Mein Armbach from improving his position.
Dorado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dorado wants to free his trapped foot but Mein Armbach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mein Armbach is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mein Armbach is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard.
Mein Armbach gets back to full guard.
Mein Armbach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mein Armbach looking to control but Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mein Armbach is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Dorado is taking a breather. Mein Armbach 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elrey Dorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorado 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
A victorious Elrey Dorado 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:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dorado (0) vs (4) Vakhvakhishvili
Dorado is looking to regain half guard here but Vakhvakhishvili keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorado is holding Vakhvakhishvili down, trying to stall.
Dorado is trying to control Vakhvakhishvili's posture but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position.
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Vakhvakhishvili is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dorado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorado struggling a bit here.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from side mount. #T3#
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
Dorado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vakhvakhishvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position.
Dorado is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vakhvakhishvili's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Vakhvakhishvili is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but Dorado defending well. #T5##SUB#
Dorado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vakhvakhishvili pulls his head out easily.
Vakhvakhishvili prevents Dorado from improving his position.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace. #T6#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to pass the guard but Dorado is defending well.
Dorado is looking to control Vakhvakhishvili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorado avoid being mounted?
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the action here.
Dorado trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
#T7#
Dorado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dorado being controlled here, momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving. #SUB#
Dorado working for a triangle but Vakhvakhishvili defends it easily.
Vakhvakhishvili being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado managing to control the position. #T10#
Vakhvakhishvili passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (0) vs (7) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili happy to just control the position for now.
Dorado is trying to control Vakhvakhishvili's posture but Vakhvakhishvili avoids it. #T11#
The referee asks Vakhvakhishvili politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vakhvakhishvili prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dorado gets back to half guard.
Dorado is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Dorado trying to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Dorado tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
Dorado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dorado is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dorado tries to roll over but Vakhvakhishvili keeps him under control.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dorado manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Vakhvakhishvili stands and throws Dorado's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (0) vs (10) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Dorado is keeping him busy.
Vakhvakhishvili in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorado wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Diego Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Dorado gets tackled into the cage by Nogueira. Nogueira maintains the clinch.
Nogueira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Nogueira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dorado is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nogueira to the mat. Nogueira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Nogueira seems keen to control Dorado's posture.
Our spies down at at Silverback MMA 🦠inform us that Nogueira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Dorado is pushing down on Nogueira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nogueira is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira is looking to control Dorado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nogueira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Dorado defends it easily.
#T2#
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Dorado preventing the sweep.
Dorado postures up.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira looking for a sweep. Not yet Nogueira, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nogueira looking to control.
#SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dorado defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
#T4#
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
Dorado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Nogueira wants to control but Dorado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dorado trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dorado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Nogueira is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Dorado pushes his legs off easily.
Dorado being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Dorado pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorado is one step ahead there.
Nogueira looking to control.
Nogueira working a defensive guard but Dorado passes into half guard.
#T7#
Dorado is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorado in particular looking to stall.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nogueira is trying to maintain the position but Dorado is very close to passing his half guard.
Nogueira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dorado is staying active.
Nogueira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Dorado is trying to control the action in half guard but Nogueira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira trying to control but Dorado postures up.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dorado controlling the action here.
Nogueira trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nogueira is looking to control Dorado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nogueira avoid being mounted?
Nogueira is trying to get back to full guard.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nogueira holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Nogueira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorado has picked Nogueira up and slammed him! Nogueira can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorado manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Nogueira#T10#
Nogueira tries to improve position but can't.
Nogueira is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Dorado controls the position.
Nogueira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dorado is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (7) vs (0) Nogueira
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Dorado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Nogueira is squirming around nicely.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nogueira is looking to escape.
Nogueira is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dorado trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it. #T12#
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorado'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.
Dorado tries to control but Nogueira wriggling away.
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Nogueira can't escape the position.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorado takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorado is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Dorado circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dorado leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorado defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Dorado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dorado has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dorado#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Dorado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dorado
Dorado taking a breather here.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Dorado has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Dorado#T2#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Dorado controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dorado tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Dorado is controlling well.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Dorado is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Dorado prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T4#
Dorado is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has a hand on Dorado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dorado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Dorado
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie regains half guard.
Dorado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Dorado moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (13) Dorado
Dorado trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #T6#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorado has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Dorado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (16) Dorado
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Dorado tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.#T8#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorado in particular looking to stall.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dorado controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Dorado mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (19) Dorado#T10#
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dorado content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dorado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dorado uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (22) Dorado#T13#
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dorado has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dorado pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorado scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Dorado missing with a left hand there. Fadda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot that sends Dorado's belly button to the back.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Dorado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dorado digs a good hook to Fadda Jr's body.
Dorado takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dorado moves forwards but Fadda Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado lands a nice looking body shot.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to Dorado's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dorado with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Dorado.#T1#
Fadda Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight right.
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fadda Jr's head backwards.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Dorado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fadda Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorado is in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Fadda Jr controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up. #T2#
Dorado preventing the sweep.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fadda Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dorado there.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Fadda Jr thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
Fadda Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorado on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Dorado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dorado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Fadda Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
Dorado slaps away a takedown attempt from Fadda Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a three punch combo that has Fadda Jr backing up. Fadda Jr nods at Dorado to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dorado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Dorado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dorado lands a nice shot to the body.
Fadda Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Fadda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Fadda Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dorado throws a looping overhand right but Fadda Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Dorado catches Fadda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dorado tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Dorado misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorado slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr jabs at Dorado's body.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Dorado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fadda Jr's head backwards.
Dorado throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dorado misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Dorado tries to sprawl but Fadda Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dorado controlling the position well.
Fadda Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dorado's head.
Fadda Jr stalling.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dorado looking for submissions off his back.
Fadda Jr stalling.
Let's hope that Fadda Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Fadda Jr is keen to just control but Dorado is a slippery customer.
Fadda Jr trying to control from Dorado's half guard. Dorado has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fadda Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fadda Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadda Jr with a nice head shot there.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
Fadda Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorado has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadda Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dorado controls Fadda Jr momentarily but Fadda Jr frees himself.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Fadda Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dorado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fadda Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fadda Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fadda Jr wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.
Dorado is adopting a defensive guard.
Fadda Jr won't allow Dorado to sweep him here.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Fadda Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorado is trying to control the position but Fadda Jr postures up. #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.
Dorado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fadda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorado throws out the jab.
Fadda Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
Fadda Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dorado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dorado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado looks to land a left hand but Fadda Jr moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Dorado dodges the punch combination from Fadda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Dorado misses with a body shot.
Dorado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Dorado's head back.
Dorado scores with a jab to the head.
Dorado throws a series of punches but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Dorado.
Dorado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado stuns Fadda Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fadda Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorado misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fadda Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##TD2#
Fadda Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fadda Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dorado taking a bit of punishment here - Fadda Jr scoring with strikes.
Dorado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dorado is looking for a sweep.
Fadda Jr taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Fadda Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fadda Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dorado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Dorado dodges the ground and pound from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Fadda Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorado's legs.
Dorado tries to bench press Fadda Jr off him but Fadda Jr keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadda Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fadda Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fadda Jr is looking to take a break and control but Dorado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadda Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Fadda Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Dorado dodges the ground and pound from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
What's Dorado going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Dorado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dorado prevents Fadda Jr from improving his position.
Fadda Jr has a hand on Dorado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dorado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado postures up.
Fadda Jr keeping hold of Dorado's head, controlling as best he can.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oswaldo Fadda Jr just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
A swing and a miss from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Dorado cracks Fadda Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Dorado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fadda Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fadda Jr moves away.
Good leg kick by Dorado.
Dorado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadda Jr. That did some damage!#TD#
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fadda Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
Fadda Jr wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fadda Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado is taking a breather. Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.#T1#
Fadda Jr is trying to control but can't.
Dorado slows the pace down in half guard.
Dorado'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.
Fadda Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back!
Dorado can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fadda Jr working for a choke but Dorado reverses nicely into Fadda Jr 's guard. #T2#
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fadda Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fadda Jr controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself. #T3#
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Fadda Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fadda Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Fadda Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dorado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorado trying to control the position here.
Fadda Jr trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Dorado being controlled here, momentarily.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado is controlling Fadda Jr's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Oswaldo Fadda Jr in that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Dorado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
A big left from Fadda Jr misses.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorado.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dorado stuns Fadda Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Dorado scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fadda Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorado catches Fadda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado throws a shot from downtown. Fadda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fadda Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fadda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr slips a jab from Dorado.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dorado scores with a hook to the body. Fadda Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Fadda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Dorado misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD2#
Fadda Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fadda Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadda Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dorado trying to control here.
Dorado gets back to full guard.
Fadda Jr is pushing down on Dorado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorado is fighting to maintain full guard but Fadda Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fadda Jr is pressing down on Dorado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dorado is holding on for now.
Fadda Jr looks to land a strike but Dorado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fadda Jr throws a strike but Dorado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Fadda Jr keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fadda Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fadda Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Dorado postures up.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Dorado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fadda Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Fadda Jr.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fadda Jr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fadda Jr is fighting to break Dorado's control of his arms but Dorado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fadda Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Fadda Jr tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
I think Fadda Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C341: Dorado vs Babcock II
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado lands the left hand.
Babcock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorado throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Babcock.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Jim Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Dorado.
Babcock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorado throws out a powerful jab.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Dorado throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babcock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws a head kick but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Babcock misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SUB#
Dorado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babcock dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dorado is trying to control the position but Babcock postures up.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Dorado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dorado 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babcock passes into half guard.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but Dorado defending well.
Dorado trying to control but Babcock postures up.
Dorado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babcock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babcock's back!
Babcock is trying to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Dorado is trying to stick to Babcock's back but Babcock is turning into Dorado. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dorado's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babcock.
Babcock trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.
Babcock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babcock preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dorado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babcock advances to half guard.
Babcock is looking to advance position but Dorado won't allow it.
Babcock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
Dorado wants to get back to full guard.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dorado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dorado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elrey Dorado is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado scoring well with a low kick there.
Babcock throws a low kick but Dorado avoids it.
Dorado misses with an uppercut.
And Babcock responds with a good body kick, but Dorado manages to step out the way in time.
Babcock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babcock.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Babcock.
A quick step to the side and Dorado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babcock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Babcock wants to hit a sweep here but Dorado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Babcock there!
Dorado can't control as he wanted to and Babcock manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Dorado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babcock is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dorado is really struggling to control Babcock but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babcock is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Babcock wants to control but Dorado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Babcock actively working from the bottom here.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Babcock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Babcock. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babcock is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Babcock can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Babcock lands a really nice looking cross but Dorado seems unphased.
Dorado connects with a jab.
Babcock slips a straight right by Dorado.
Babcock checks a low kick from Dorado.
A low kick from Babcock misses
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorado misses with an uppercut.
Dorado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Babcock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babcock throws a nice head kick!
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Babcock throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Babcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babcock's sensitive parts.
Babcock tries to move into range but Dorado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Babcock takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Babcock misses the jab.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Babcock sprawls and moves away.
Dorado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Babcock throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dorado connects with an inside leg kick.
Dorado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dorado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babcock checks a low kick from Dorado.
Babcock drops his hands momentarily and Dorado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Babcock sprawls and moves away.
Babcock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorado with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Dorado misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Babcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babcock throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dorado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dorado's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
Dorado 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#
Babcock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock wants to control but Dorado is keeping busy.
Dorado is keen to just control but Babcock is a slippery customer.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dorado wants to pass to mount but Babcock is defending the position.
Babcock tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
Dorado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Babcock misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
Dorado looking to sit in guard and control but Babcock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dorado seems keen to control Babcock's posture.
Babcock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado wants to sweep but no luck.
Babcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dorado's guard.
Dorado wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dorado is in trouble now - Babcock has advanced to mount!
Dorado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dorado works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dorado keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Dorado is keeping the position.#T2#
Dorado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Babcock is proving a slippery customer.
Babcock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorado, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Dorado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Dorado checks the leg kick.
Babcock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
Babcock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
Babcock manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Babcock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Babcock.
Dorado advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Babcock is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Jim Babcock in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Babcock is predictable there #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Babcock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Babcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babcock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dorado is one step ahead there.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock controlling the position.#T1#
Babcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorado misses with a straight right.
Dorado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babcock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Babcock
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Babcock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorado slips a jab from Babcock.
Dorado throwing a counter right hand but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Dorado jabs Babcock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Babcock moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dorado misses with a low kick.
A jab from Dorado finds it's way through Babcock's defenses.
Babcock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babcock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorado on the side of the head.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorado connects with a single shot there.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Dorado wants to slow Babcock down by chopping away at his legs.
Dorado throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Babcock throws a push kick but Dorado slaps the foot to one side.
Dorado lands a head kick!
Babcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babcock circles away quickly and effectively.
Babcock misses with the body kick#TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Babcock didn't expect that.
Dorado controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Babcock.#SUB2#
Babcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Elrey Dorado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C335: Marley vs Zweihander
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Dorado finds it's target.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones motions for Dorado to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dorado up against the cage.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dorado breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick but Dorado moved away.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Dorado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dorado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dorado ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Dorado. #TD#
Dorado pulls guard effortlessly.
Dorado controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones won't allow Dorado to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dorado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB#
Dorado working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dorado slips under a jab from Jones.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Dorado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dorado misses with a looping right.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorado.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorado off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorado checks a leg kick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Dorado throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Dorado circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Dorado is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jones pulls Dorado in close to his closed guard and prevents Dorado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dorado won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dorado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is trying to keep Dorado in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jones pulls Dorado in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dorado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands a body shot.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorado's guard. #REVB#
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dorado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dorado won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Dorado tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Dorado manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The adventures of Jones the control monster continue. Boring.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dorado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dorado keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Jones misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is being controlled here. #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Dorado stalls from top position.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well. #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.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dorado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones trying to control but Dorado postures up.
Dorado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Dorado prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dorado trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is controlling the pace.
#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.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Dorado seems content to control.
Dorado tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dorado is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dorado misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Dorado with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Dorado is wise to it.
Dorado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado. #T1#
Jones keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Jones has his hands on Dorado's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Dorado chips away with some ground and pound.
Dorado trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dorado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dorado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dorado slips under a jab from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones misses with a hook.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up.
Jones is controlling Dorado's posture.#SUB#
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Jones's guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jones pulls Dorado in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dorado advances to half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Mason Jones in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Dorado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorado swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
Dorado defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado slips a jab from Jones.
Dorado swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Dorado moves his leg out of the way.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dorado.
A big right from Jones misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Dorado looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Jones.#T4#
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Dorado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado staying out of range there.
Dorado scores with a spinning back kick!
Dorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dorado misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
C331: Dorado vs Diaz
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Dorado controlling the position from side mount.
Dorado advances to mount.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Diaz can't escape the position.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.#T3#
Dorado controlling from mount.
Diaz wants to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dorado sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
Dorado digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Dorado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Dorado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dorado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Dorado doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
#T1#
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorado fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
A jab from Dorado finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Dorado clinches.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz digs a right hand into Dorado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorado's gas tank.
Dorado working aggressively here.
#T2#
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Dorado fails to land.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado blocking some punches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorados head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Dorado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dorado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dorado is defending well.
Noel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dorado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dorado.
Dorado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz gets through Dorado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorado misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dorado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dorado. #T4#
A short uppercut from Dorado.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado lands a nice uppercut.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Dorado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Dorado is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorado down to the mat. Dorado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elrey Dorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noel Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Noel Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Dorado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Dorado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Dorado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz pushes Dorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dorado lands an uppercut.
Dorado pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorado.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Diaz is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado blocking some punches.
#T2#
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Dorado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Dorado.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Dorado.
Dorado throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dorado after a bit of a struggle.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado lands a body punch.
Dorado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado blocks an uppercut.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorado.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Dorado lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Dorado blocks an uppercut.
Dorado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Dorado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado lands a nice uppercut.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dorado cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dorado - that landed with a thud.
Dorado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Good body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Dorado rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
A short left from Dorado.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Good body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Dorado scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Dorado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dorado as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dorado.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dorado. #T2#
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz working aggressively here.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Dorado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
A short left from Dorado.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado takes a shot to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Dorado scores with a shoulder strike.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorado can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Dorado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diaz.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Noel Diaz in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noel Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Dorado catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Dorado tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dorado.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Diaz is letting Dorado control him for a moment.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dorado off and has taken his back!#T2#
Diaz is hanging on to Dorado's back as he tries to escape.
Dorado turns into Diaz and is now in his guard.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dorado'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.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Dorado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dorado works his way back into a safe position though.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dorado stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorado, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado 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:
C328: Dorado vs Monkey
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Monkey takes one on the button.
Dorado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dorado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monkey sprawls and moves away.
Dorado scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Dorado jumps back.
A low kick from Monkey misses #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monkey won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working. #T1#
Dorado taking a breather here.
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.
Dorado scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face as Dorado controls the position.
Monkey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorado trying to control the pace.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dorado wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Dorado is really struggling to control Monkey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dorado controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Monkey takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Monkey didn't expect that.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorado being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Dorado slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Dorado.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Monkey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monkey sprawls and moves away.
Dorado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado lands with a straight right. Monkey didn't see that one coming.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monkey is not content to let Dorado control the position.
Dorado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dorado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Monkey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dorado thows a huge punch but Monkey dodges it nicely.
Monkey trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dorado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Dorado sees coming a mile off.
Monkey throws a head kick but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Dorado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monkey to the mat! Monkey manages to get full guard.
Dorado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Monkey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.#T4#
Dorado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Dorado remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dorado.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Dorado scores with a push kick.
Dorado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monkey cracks Dorado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Dorado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey connects with a jab.#T1#
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Monkey avoids it well and moves away.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Monkey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dorado looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dorado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado. #TD#
Dorado gets a double leg takedown into Monkey's guard.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monkey trying to control the position here.
Dorado 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. #T4#
Dorado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Monkey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Dorado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spider Monkey really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A low kick lands for Dorado.
Monkey swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Monkey didn't expect that.
Monkey working a defensive guard here.
Dorado looking to pass the guard.
Monkey has control of Dorado's left arm, preventing Dorado from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dorado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monkey throws a low kick but Dorado avoids it.
Dorado slips a straight right by Monkey.#TD#
Dorado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monkey on his heels. He'll look to pass Monkey's guard now, I'm sure.
Monkey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Monkey is pulling down on Dorado's head. It's preventing any offense from Dorado, at least for the moment.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Monkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Monkey trying to control here.
#T4#
Dorado wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Dorado seems content to control.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Monkey is having none of it.
Dorado is taking a breather. Monkey 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.
Monkey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Spider Monkey in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monkey's guard.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monkey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
Dorado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Monkey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range. #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.#TD#
Dorado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dorado advances position into side control!
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.
Monkey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dorado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Monkey defending well. #T3#
Monkey is holding on to half guard well.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dorado sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monkey has a hand on Dorado's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dorado takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Monkey is working to get back to half guard.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monkey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
C323: Jones vs Dorado
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Dorado with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Dorado has passed into half guard.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Dorado from advancing position.
Dorado slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Dorado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Jones trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back!
Dorado is in bad spot here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Dorado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position.
Dorado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dorado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones postures up.
#SUB2#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Dorado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dorado keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is fighting to break Dorado's control of his arms but Dorado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dorado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Dorado 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.
#SUB2#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
Dorado trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dorado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Dorado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Dorado is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dorado seems to be looking for submissions.
Dorado prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorado.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Dorado's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Dorado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dorado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones managing to control the position. #T3#
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Dorado works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones tries to clinch up.#T4#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Elrey Dorado has been cut.
Dorado slips a jab from Jones.
Dorado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dorado on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Dorado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorado.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorado.
Jones thumps Dorado with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones pulls Dorado in to control the position.
Dorado stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Jones trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dorado gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dorado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dorado wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado controlling the position.
Dorado gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado controlling his opponent.
Elrey Dorado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away. #SUB2#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dorado isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
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.#R4#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Dorado shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Dorado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Dorado.
Dorado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado staying out of range there.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Jones regains half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dorado postures up.
Jones seems keen to control Dorado's posture.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Dorado working some strikes from top position.
Jones pulls Dorado in close to his closed guard and prevents Dorado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dorado is continuing to stall.
Jones looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorado!
#T3#
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Jones misses.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones jabs at Dorado's body.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorado throwing strikes but missing.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Jones has his hands on Dorado's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has Dorado pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Dorado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dorado circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself. #T1#
Dorado won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorado has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Dorado seems to be looking for submissions.
Dorado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorado is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to hold on to Dorado's head to control him but Dorado postures up.
Dorado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dorado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado postures up.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dorado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dorado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorado feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorado takes one to the chin there.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elrey Dorado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Elrey Dorado 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:
C319: Jones vs Monkey
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Babcock catches Dorado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado slips a straight right by Babcock.
Babcock misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babcock is looking to score with low kicks.
Dorado slips under a jab from Babcock.
Babcock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Babcock fails to land with a series of punches.
Babcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
It appears Dorado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babcock lands an overhand right.
Dorado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dorado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Dorado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Babcock to the ground. Dorado is now in Babcock's guard.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Babcock is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Babcock keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Dorado preventing the sweep.
Babcock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorado's guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Babcock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Babcock frees his head nicely. Oh but Dorado has switched to an armbar! Babcock is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
C314: Albatross vs Ferkingstad
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado slips a straight right by O Brien.
Nice uppercut lands for Dorado. That snapped O Brien's head back.
Dorado slips under a jab.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but O Brien avoids it well and moves away.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
Dorado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick by O Brien misses #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet but Dorado passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Dorado wants to pass to mount but O Brien is defending the position.
Dorado prevents O Brien from improving his position.#T1#
O Brien keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Brien sees it coming and defends easily.
O Brien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
O Brien trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
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.
Dorado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dorado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Dorado eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dorado in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but O Brien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
O Brien manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dorado keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Dorado is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but O Brien is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus O Brien will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
O Brien on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dorado is standing up over O Brien. O Brien looks to escape but Dorado dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
O Brien tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for O Brien!
Dorado wants to control the pace but O Brien is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dorado has control of O Brien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Brien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Brien is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorado content just to control the position here.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but O Brien frees his head quite easily.
O Brien 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.
O Brien working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorado controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Dorado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Brien has managed to escape the submission attempt.
O Brien is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from O Brien.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorado moves out of range of the strikes.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Dorado misses the target.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorado.
Dorado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
O Brien swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Brien.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Seamus O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado slips under a jab from O Brien.
A big right from O Brien misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Dorado.
Dorado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A big right from O Brien misses.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dorado is trying for a kimura here. O Brien looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dorado wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C309: Cheese vs Apollo
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dorado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That kick from Wright tenderised Dorado's leg. Dorado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Dorado jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
Dorado shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dorado's head backwards.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Wright throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dorado slips under a jab.
Dorado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dorado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Dorado blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
The crowd cheers as Dorado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wright! #SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well. #SUB#
Dorado is working to tighten his grip on Wright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dorado is really squeezing tight and eventually Wright passes out! Dorado breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Juanito Escobar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Dorado.#TD#
Escobar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Escobar (4) vs (0) Dorado
Escobar trying to control the action but Dorado is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dorado, who protects the arm well.
Dorado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobar's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dorado keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dorado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dorado is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Escobar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Escobar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dorado is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Escobar!
An out of breath Juanito Escobar 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:
C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
The Bouncer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dorado. Dorado gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorado slips a jab from The Bouncer.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Bouncer misses with a two punch combination.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado won't allow The Bouncer to get back to his feet.
Dorado looking to sit in guard and control but The Bouncer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Bouncer is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
The Bouncer gets to his feet. Dorado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Dorado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The Bouncer scores with a nice strike.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick #TD#
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Bouncer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado controlling from the top position. #T2#
Dorado wants to control from the top but The Bouncer keeps moving.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado won't allow The Bouncer to get back to his feet.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bouncer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Bouncer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dorado throws a shot to the body.
The Bouncer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorado momentarily.
Dorado connects with the punch.
Benny The Bouncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado throws a leg kick but The Bouncer checks it.
The Bouncer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dorado.
The Bouncer misses with a hook
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
The Bouncer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bouncer.
Dorado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.#T4#
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dorado. The Bouncer does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Bouncer!
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Bouncer keeps working. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dorado tries to move to mount but The Bouncer blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benny The Bouncer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by The Bouncer. Beautiful body shot.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bouncer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Bouncer throws a sloppy head kick
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer tries to land a front kick but Dorado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Bouncer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dorado counters with a right hand to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot.
The Bouncer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorado should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Dorado lands with a shot to the body.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorado makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. The Bouncer really felt that one!#T1#
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
The Bouncer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorado.
The Bouncer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado dives in for a single leg takedown but The Bouncer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bouncer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer throws a right and a left that Dorado avoids nicely.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Dorado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Bouncer doesn't seem bothered though.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dorado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorado moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado lands a right hook to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. The Bouncer fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Dorado has gone for a leg lock! The Bouncer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dorado's guard.#REVB#
Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dorado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Dorado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Bouncer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dorado is trying to keep The Bouncer in close.
#SU2#
The Bouncer stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dorado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dorado has his takedown stuffed
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Dorado slips under a jab from The Bouncer.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.#TD#
The Bouncer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Bouncer is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benny The Bouncer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dorado scoring well with a low kick there.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorado.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
The Bouncer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Dorado defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dorado.
Dorado scores with a nice head shot.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Dorado. #T1#
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bouncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Bouncer throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer takes one on the button.
The Bouncer throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but The Bouncer avoids it well and moves away.
The Bouncer tries to score with a low kick but Dorado moves his leg out of the way.
Dorado fails with a takedown attempt.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
The Bouncer keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Bouncer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dorado manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but The Bouncer defends the submission attempt.
Benny The Bouncer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dorado seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Dorado is keen to just control but The Bouncer is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Dorado there.
Dorado trying to control from half guard but The Bouncer is working away. #SUB#
Dorado is trying to work for a kimura but The Bouncer is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but The Bouncer defends the submission attempt.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorado is pressing down on The Bouncer's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Bouncer is holding on for now. #ES2#
The Bouncer kicks off Dorado and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Elrey Dorado.
I think The Bouncer 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benny The Bouncer!
A victorious Benny The Bouncer 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:
C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Benny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Benny thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benny!
Benny trying to control but Dorado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dorado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dorado has the hooks in. Benny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dorado is not going to allow Benny to sit and survive in this position.
Benny tries to escape the position.
Benny trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
What can Benny do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dorado is not going to allow Benny to sit and survive in this position.
Benny turns into Dorado and is now in his guard.
Benny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benny trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dorado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benny engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benny won't allow Dorado to sweep him here. #T2#
Benny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Dorado keeping moving, preventing Benny from controlling successfully.
Dorado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorado, not yet.
Dorado being controlled here, momentarily.
Benny trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Dorado looking for a sweep. Not yet Dorado, not yet.
Dorado trying to control the position.
#T3#
Benny trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Dorado misses its intended target.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Dorado is just out of range.
As Benny backs away, Dorado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Benny throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Benny is quick to defend against it.
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Dorado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benny to the mat! Benny manages to get full guard.
Benny controlling the position.
Benny looking for a sweep. Not yet Benny, not yet.
Benny is trying to keep Dorado in close.
Dorado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dorado trying to control but Benny is working from the bottom. #T4#
Benny trying to keep a closed guard but Dorado is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benny trying to keep a closed guard but Dorado is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Benny working for a triangle but Dorado defends it easily.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Benny is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado postures up.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Benny is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Benny has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benny cracks Dorado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Dorado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benny!
Benny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Benny is trying to escape the position but Dorado is controlling the position.
Dorado tries to move to mount but Benny blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Benny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dorado is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Benny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been informed that Benny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dorado taking a breather here.
Benny is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dorado haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benny holds on to Dorado's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Benny is defending well.
Benny is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dorado controls the position.
Benny can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorado controls the position.
Benny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benny struggling a bit here.
Benny tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Benny to control.#T4#
Benny is trying desperately to improve position.
Benny tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Benny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado tries to control but Benny wriggling away.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benny tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Benny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Benny gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benny tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Dorado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benny misses with a low kick as Dorado jumps back.
Benny slips a jab from Dorado.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorado off to one side.
Benny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Benny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benny.
Dorado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dorado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benny throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.
Benny working a defensive guard here.
Benny 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.#T1##SUB2#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dorado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Benny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Benny has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Benny.#SUB#
Dorado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dorado working away.#T2#
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.
Dorado trying to control the position but Benny is working away.
Dorado working away.
Benny is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Benny but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Benny tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Benny tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Benny away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avila checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dorado.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but Dorado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila is looking to land body kicks.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Dorado's ribs.
Dorado takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila misses with a hook to the body
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Dorado down.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Dorado walks into a stiff left hand from Avila.
Dorado misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Dorado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dorado.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Dorado needs to keep his hands up - Avila had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Dorado misses.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Dorado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado throws a low kick, looking for Avila's leg but Avila calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Dorado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Avila.
Dorado throws a front kick that sends Avila stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Dorado blocks the low kick.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Avila looks for the body kick but Dorado saw that one coming.
Avila throws a right hand that Dorado ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorado also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dorado blocks a leg kick.
Dorado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avila slips under a jab from Dorado.#TD#
Dorado drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dorado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dorado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avila's guard.
Avila pushes Dorado off and scrambles back to his feet.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Avila scores with a punch to the head.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila pushes Dorado away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Avila.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avila sprawls well. Avila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dorado gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Dorado looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Avila scores with a punch to the head.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila misses with a hook. Dorado ducked under it nicely.
Avila throws a low kick, looking for Dorado's leg but Dorado calmly moves out of range.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado moved away.
Dorado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Dorado.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Avila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avila gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control.
Avila gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dorado is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Avila is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard.
Dorado is really struggling to control Avila but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Avila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado is keen to just control but Avila is a slippery customer.
Avila is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Avila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Avila is trying to get back to full guard.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avila regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.
Avila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado slips under a jab from Avila.
Dorado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorado.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Avila misses with a straight left.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avila lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Avila there.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
#T1#
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorado misses the target.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Avila.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Dorado moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Dorado blocks the body kick.
Avila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Dorado.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target. #T2#
Dorado misses with a two punch combination.
Avila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Avila on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dorado avoids a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Avila throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorado should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorado.
Avila misses the shot to the body.
Avila is looking to chop away at Dorado's legs.
And Dorado counters with a quick kick to the body but Avila blocks it.
Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Dorado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila avoids the body shot from Dorado.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a looping left.
Dorado throws a good cross that connects.
Dorado blocks a jab.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Avila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dorado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avila doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Avila throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avila's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Avila defending well.
Dorado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila tried to score with a low kick but Dorado checks it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Dorado.
The fighters circling - Dorado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado throws a jab when Avila was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Avila.
Dorado punishes Avila's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Avila throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Avila! #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Avila can't do much from the bottom here.
Dorado tries to advance to mount but Avila denies him. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Dorado trying to control the position but Avila is working away. #SUB#
Dorado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Avila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avila prevents Dorado from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control.
Avila is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorado wants to control but Avila is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avila trying to control here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Avila is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado had his way with Julian Avila in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Avila misses.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado lands with a right hand.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dorado doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorado circles away quickly and effectively.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado tried to counter with a leg kick but Avila avoided it.
Dorado motions for Avila to come forward. Dorado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A cross from Dorado lands.
Avila scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorado should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Avila.
Avila scores with the left hand. Dorado knows he should have avoided that one.
Dorado moves out of range of the body kick from Avila.
Dorado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Avila tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Avila moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avila takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Avila avoids it.
Dorado connects with an inside leg kick.
Dorado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avila jabs at Dorado's body.
Avila throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dorado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dorado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avila scores with a nice strike.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Dorado counters with a quick kick to the body but Avila blocks it.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Avila does it's job there.
Dorado steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Avila. That one must have hurt.
Dorado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avila lands a nice hook to Dorado's body. Dorado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avila sprawls and moves away.
Avila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dorado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dorado goes for a double leg but Avila avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avila continues to drive forward.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Avila holds him up against the cage and eventually Dorado drops back down to his feet.
Avila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avila scores with a hook to the body.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Avila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorado blocks it with crossed arms.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avila 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!
Julian Avila is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Dorado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bond lands a head kick!
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dorado throws a shot to the body.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
Bond wants to land a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Dorado.#T1#
Bond throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Bond throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Bond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
A low kick from Bond is predictable there #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Bond fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Bond is keeping the position.
Dorado is looking to pass into half guard but Bond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bond is in guard.#REVR#
Dorado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Dorado wants to control the position but Bond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dorado trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dorado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dorado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bond is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Dorado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dorado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bond defends it easily.
Bond stopping the sweep attempt from Dorado.#SUB2#
Dorado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dorado working for submissions but it's allowed Bond to get to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dorado wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dorado looking for submissions off his back.
Dorado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dorado.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Bond is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bond is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bond walks into a jab.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bond misses the body punch
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut.
Dorado thuds his right hand into Bond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond jabs Dorado right on the nose. Dorado blinks but takes it well.
Dorado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Bond looks to throw a body kick
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond cracks Dorado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Dorado counters with a leg kick.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorado if he has to take too many more of those.
Dorado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Bond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bond.
Bond just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado blocks the body kick.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado tests Bond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond staying out of range there.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Bond throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dorado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bond.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a nice body kick.
Dorado looks to throw the jab but Bond is out of range.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Bond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dorado scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Bond tests Dorado's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Elrey Dorado has been cut.
Dorado misses with a body kick.
Dorado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dorado throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Bond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Dorado manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bond on his heels. He'll look to pass Bond's guard now, I'm sure.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bond is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dorado misses with a left hand
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorado defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dorado misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
Bond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bond throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Dorado throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Dorado avoids the body shot from Bond.
Dorado misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target.
Dorado misses with a leg kick.
Bond misses with an uppercut. Dorado saw that one coming.
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Dorado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado throws a body kick that misses.
Bond misses with a kick to the body
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dorado throws a body kick that misses.
Bond connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bond throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado avoids the head kick by Bond.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
Dorado slips under a jab from Bond.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dorado. Bond shrugs it off though.
Dorado connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dorado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Bond misses
and Dorado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bond defending well as Dorado loads up on a big left hand.
Gunner Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bond thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD2#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Bond fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Bond wants to hit a sweep here but Dorado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bond there! #SUB2#
Dorado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bond is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dorado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dorado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bond loads up on a big right hand but Dorado slips the punch.
Dorado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bond throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Elrey Dorado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
Bond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dorado throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease.
Bond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Bond scores with a leg kick.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
And Dorado tries to counter it with a takedown but Bond pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bond throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.
Bond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond looks for the body kick but Dorado saw that one coming.
Dorado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bond defends it well.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Dorado moves out of range easily. #T2#
A big left from Bond misses.
Bond looks to land a body kick but Dorado moved away.
Dorado with the counter takedown but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dorado throws out the jab.
Bond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dorado is able to avoid easily.
Dorado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A left lands for Bond.
Bond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Bond lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dorado moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Dorado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dorado defending well as Bond loads up on a big left hand.
Dorado misses with the combination.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Dorado cracks Bond with an open hand slap.
Dorado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bond misses with a kick to the body.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Bond circles away easily
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond had his way with Elrey Dorado in that round.
The cut man is working on Elrey Dorado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Dorado.
Bond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dorado.
Bond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Bond. That snapped Dorado's head back.
Bond moves out of range as Dorado throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bond finds it's way through Dorado's defenses.
Bond tries to land a front kick but Dorado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bond looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jab from Dorado.
Dorado lands a nice looking body shot.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Dorado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dorado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bond throws a quick counter head kick but Dorado was just out of range.
Bond throws a series of punches but Dorado moves out of range.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bond half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Bond lands the left hand.
Bond throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dorado decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bond's guard.
Bond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dorado looking to sit in guard and control but Bond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bond is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a triangle here but Bond uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Elrey Dorado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dorado is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dorado is still trying to improve position.
Bond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dorado is looking to regain half guard here but Bond keeps moving and retains side control.
Bond tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bond controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond working away.
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 Gunner Bond.
I think Dorado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Elrey Dorado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dorado darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Harris wants to break free but Dorado has control.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris tries to break free but Dorado pushes him back against the cage.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Dorado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harris is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorado has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorado. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elrey Dorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL#
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Dorado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dorado misses with a hook.
Dorado misses with a shot to the body
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris cracks Dorado with a good jab.#T2##CL#
Dorado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dorado presses Harris against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorado won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Dorado drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado throws a head punch that misses.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Dorado tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut.
Dorado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Elrey Dorado has been cut.#CL#
Dorado has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
#BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Dorado drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Harris gets caught flat footed, as Dorado shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dorado scores with a nice body kick.
Dorado tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dorado gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorado tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dorado slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris motions for Dorado to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dorado clinches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorado wants a takedown but no success here.
Elrey Dorado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Dorado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Dorado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Dorado scores with a jab.#CL#
Dorado moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dorado up against the cage.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.
Harris prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dorado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorado prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Dorado lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #T3#
Dorado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards.
Dorado tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dorado.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado working aggressively here.
Dorado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorado misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.#T4#
Harris walks into a left hand.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
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!
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dorado. Dorado obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorado.
Dorado sizes up Harris with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastien Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris slips under a jab from Dorado.
Dorado tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Dorado is wise to it.
Dorado misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorado works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado wants to clinch
and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Dorado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Dorado wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Dorado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dorado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good leg kick by Harris. #TD#
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Dorado trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris keeping full guard, as Dorado tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dorado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dorado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorado 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elrey Dorado!
After winning the bout, Elrey Dorado 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:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a straight right hand.
Strauss tries to clinch but Dorado moves away #TD#
and Dorado counters with a single leg into guard. Strauss didn't expect that.
Strauss controlling Dorado's posture.
Strauss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss is wriggling around but Dorado manages to pass to half guard.
Dorado is thwarting Strauss's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Strauss keeping hold of Dorado's head, controlling as best he can.
Strauss moves into full guard.
Strauss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strauss swings widly with a right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dorado slips under a jab from Strauss.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Strauss cracks Dorado with a good jab.
Dorado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Strauss misses
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Dorado circles away.
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Dorado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Strauss avoids it well and moves away.
Strauss misses with a hook to the body
letting Dorado counter with a right hand.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Strauss.
Strauss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dorado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strauss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strauss sprawls and moves away.
Dorado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Dorado throwing a counter right hand but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss misses the body punch #TD#
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strauss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Strauss looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strauss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Strauss 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.
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 Elrey Dorado will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strauss misses with a body shot.
It appears Dorado was looking to counter with a kick there.
Strauss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dorado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strauss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Dorado thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Dorado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dorado.
Strauss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dorado has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Strauss is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dorado take his back! Uh oh - Dorado has got a rear naked choke here! Strauss is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Dorado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dorado seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Dorado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dorado stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dorado! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Smith#T1#
Dorado moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.
Dorado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado controls the position from side control.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Dorado trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Dorado controlling the position. #SUB#
Dorado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dorado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith is still trying to improve position.#T6##SUB#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Dorado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Dorado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Smith is trying to escape and Dorado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Smith is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dorado! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dorado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cardona tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dorado is in Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dorado escapes and throws Cardona's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Cardona
Dorado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dorado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (8) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Cardona frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Cardona keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dorado controlling from mount.
Cardona is desperately trying to improve his position but Dorado has a good base and remains in mount.
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorado.
Dorado mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Dorado wants to control the pace but Cardona is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cardona is trying desperately to improve position.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape. #T2#
Cardona tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Cardona is keeping him at bay.
Dorado takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (11) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Cardona has hold of Dorado's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dorado lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Cardona is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dorado throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
A victorious Elrey Dorado 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:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 24 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zan gets tackled into the ropes by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dorado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zan uses from the top position.
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dorado dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Dorado
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Zan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorado has picked Zan up and slammed him! Zan can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorado manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Dorado
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dorado on the ground.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dorado is keen to just control but Zan is a slippery customer.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Dorado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (8) Dorado
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dorado has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Dorado has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Zan wants to get back to full guard.
Dorado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (11) Dorado
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (14) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for the choke from the back position but Zan is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Zan right now.
#SUB2#
Zan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dorado's arms. #T6#
Zan tries to roll but Dorado sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Dorado has managed to slip his arm under Zan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zan is tapping out! Submission win for Dorado.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dorado moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Cardona works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Dorado
Dorado trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dorado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cardona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (2) Dorado#SUB#
Cardona throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cardona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cardona looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Cardona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorado is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dorado defends it easily.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardona is retaining full guard.
Dorado stays in close to Cardona's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cardona pushes a forearm under Dorado's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dorado is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calixto Cardona!
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dorado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Young gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dorado regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dorado (0) vs (2) Young
Young is looking to pass into half guard but Dorado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dorado is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (2) Young
Young keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Dorado 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.
Dorado won't allow Young to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado prevents Young from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Young is looking to improve his position.
Dorado trying to control from half guard but Young is working away. #SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Young regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dorado is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Dorado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dorado (2) vs (6) Young#SUB2#
Young working for the choke.
Dorado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dorado is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Dorado wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Dorado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Young goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dorado turns into him and now he's in Young's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (4) vs (6) Young
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Young throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dorado escapes and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (7) vs (6) Young
Young tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Young gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Young looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dorado passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (10) vs (6) Young#T3##SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dorado trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young tries to improve position but can't.
Dorado trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Young is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dorado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Young is trying to improve his position.
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (10) vs (8) Young
Young is looking to pass Dorado's guard but actually Dorado recovers to full guard.
Young passes Dorado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Young is looking to pass Dorado's guard but actually Dorado recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Dorado is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Young frees his head nicely. Oh but Dorado has switched to an armbar! Young is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
During a confident post fight interview, Elrey Dorado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hitoshi gets tackled into the ropes by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dorado pulls guard.
Dorado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorado is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi stands and throws Dorado's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (0) Dorado
You can see the frustration on Dorado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hitoshi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dorado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hitoshi but great work by Dorado. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (4) Dorado
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitoshi, who protects the arm well.
Hitoshi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Dorado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dorado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (6) Dorado
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape.
Hitoshi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dorado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dorado prevents Hitoshi from getting the reversal.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dorado tries to control but Hitoshi wriggling away.
Hitoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dorado.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
Hitoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.#T5#
Dorado can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitoshi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hitoshi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado stays in close to Hitoshi's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi is looking to sweep but instead, Dorado has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Dorado trying to control from half guard but Hitoshi is working away.
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard but Dorado has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (3) vs (9) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitoshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Hitoshi is not content to let Dorado control the position.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (3) vs (11) Dorado
Dorado wants to control the pace but Hitoshi is squirming around nicely.
Hitoshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitoshi is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dorado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (11) Dorado#T8##SUB#
Hitoshi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dorado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hitoshi's arms.
Hitoshi is trying to stick to Dorado's back but Dorado is turning into Hitoshi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hitoshi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dorado. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (13) Dorado
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (16) Dorado
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Hitoshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dorado trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitoshi trying to remain calm as Dorado controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Hitoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dorado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (19) Dorado
Hitoshi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitoshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dorado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (7) vs (22) Dorado
Dorado controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dorado working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay.
Dorado trying to control but Hitoshi is having none of it. #T12#
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (22) Dorado
Hitoshi passes Dorado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dorado wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dorado has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hitoshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dorado trying to hold on to Hitoshi's head to control him but Hitoshi postures up.
#T13##SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for a kimura but Dorado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hitoshi to get the leverage.
Dorado is trying to maintain the position but Hitoshi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hitoshi is working for a kimura but Dorado is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Dorado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (24) Dorado#T14#
Dorado stands and throws Hitoshi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hitoshi (9) vs (27) Dorado
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep.
Dorado trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Dorado gets to mount! Hitoshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hitoshi (9) vs (29) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado looking to isolate an arm here. Hitoshi doesn't see it coming and as Dorado extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dorado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
After winning the bout, Elrey Dorado 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:
Bots de Garra 40
Date: May 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dorado clinches up with Zan and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Dorado ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dorado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dorado working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dorado dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Dorado
Zan keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zan. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Dorado
Dorado gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (7) Dorado
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dorado on the ground.
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Zan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
Dorado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Zan tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Zan with the active half guard here but Dorado passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (10) Dorado
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Dorado has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (12) Dorado
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
Dorado looking to control but Zan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dorado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dorado trying to control but Zan is having none of it.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Zan has left one of his arms exposed and Dorado doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Dorado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorado prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Dorado jumps guard.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Dorado looking to control.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dorado's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dorado's thigh. Dorado counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dorado puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is staying active underneath Dorado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dorado passes into half guard.
Dorado is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dorado controlling the action here. #SUB#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dorado is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dorado moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #SUB#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dorado controls the position from side control.
Smith tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Dorado has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dorado stalling.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dorado pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (8) vs (0) Smith
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Dorado mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Dorado working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Dorado prevents Smith from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Dorado trying to control but Smith is having none of it. #T6#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dorado works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (11) vs (0) Smith
Dorado tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #SUB#
Dorado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (14) vs (0) Smith
Dorado trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dorado not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dorado wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.#T8#
Dorado passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (17) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Princip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dorado avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dorado ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dorado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Princip has gone for a leg lock! Dorado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Princip's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Princip#SUB2#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorado has passed into half guard!
Princip is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Dorado is trying to control. Princip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Princip defending well. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Princip with the active half guard here but Dorado passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Princip#T2##SUB#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Princip is defending well.
Dorado has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (7) vs (0) Princip
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado controlling from mount. #T3#
Princip really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Dorado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Princip is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dorado has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (10) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Dorado looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Princip is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dorado continues to stall.#SUB#
Dorado tightening his grip on Princip, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dorado tightening his grip on Princip, looking for the choke. #T4#
Princip manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dorado's guard. Nice work there by Princip.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (10) vs (2) Princip
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Princip trying to move into half guard but instead Dorado has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (12) vs (2) Princip#SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorado is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Princip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Princip's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Princip can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.#T5#
Dorado wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #SUB2#
Princip looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorado has picked Princip up and slammed him! Princip can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorado manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (15) vs (2) Princip
Princip tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Princip is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Princip is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dorado wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
Princip tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Princip is trying to work for a sweep but Dorado has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (17) vs (2) Princip#SUB#
Dorado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Princip manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Princip is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Princip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Princip is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dorado is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (19) vs (2) Princip#T7##SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Princip is having none of it.
Princip is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (22) vs (2) Princip#SUB#
Dorado is cranking Princip's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Princip! He's tightened the choke and Princip is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorado tries to avoid it but Stoppelbein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorado to the ground. Dorado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dorado clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Dorado successfully pulls guard.
Stoppelbein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Stoppelbein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Stoppelbein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dorado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dorado has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) Dorado
Stoppelbein wants to hit a sweep here but Dorado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stoppelbein there! Score +3 for passing guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (5) Dorado#SUB2#
Stoppelbein tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stoppelbein tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Stoppelbein away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado 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:
HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Dorado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falandas is out of range and Dorado settles back down.
Dorado tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorado throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Falandas wants to clinch
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Dorado misses the jab.
A jab from Dorado misses.
A jab from Falandas misses.
A shot to the body from Dorado misses #CL2#
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Dorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Dorado decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas wants to stand but Dorado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falandas being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Dorado is trying to keep Falandas in close.
Dorado has Falandas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Dorado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falandas defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falandas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas throws out a counter right but Dorado avoids it with no problem.
Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Dorado is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorado misses the target. #CL2#
Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Dorado.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dorado misses with a left hand
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
Falandas staying out of range there.#CL#
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Falandas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado lands with a left to the head.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado working aggressively here.
A short right from Dorado.
Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Dorado blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Dorado jumps into guard, dragging Falandas to the mat.
Dorado is trying to control the position but Falandas postures up.
Dorado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falandas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Falandas is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado 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##T3#
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB#
Falandas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorado.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Falandas is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falandas trying to control here.
Falandas won't allow Dorado to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falandas sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falandas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorado throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dorado scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Dorado throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Dorado misses
and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado lands with an uppercut that bounces Falandas off the cage and back into range.
Dorado scores with a body shot.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Dorado circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorado connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dorado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falandas under the eye.
Dorado lands a right hook to the body.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falandas moves forwards but Dorado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado working aggressively here.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas lands a right hand.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dorado avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorado avoids it.#T3#
Falandas pushes Dorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Dorado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Falandas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dorado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Falandas stacks Dorado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Falandas!
Falandas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorado's legs.
Falandas working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes. #T4#
Dorado is not content to let Falandas control the position.
Dorado is looking to reverse the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Falandas seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dorado is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Mertis Falandas!
After winning the bout, Mertis Falandas 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:
HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Bond.
Bond tests Dorado's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Bond gets tackled into the cage by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch.
Bond tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Dorado as the two fighters clinch.
Bond is working Dorado over against the cage.#BC#
Bond manages to break the clinch.
Dorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dorado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bond - the referee stops the clock and Dorado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bond. Dorado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond motions for Dorado to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dorado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Bond.
An inside leg kick lands from Bond.
Bond scores with a jab. Dorado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bond lands the left hand.
Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bond cracks Dorado with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
As Bond backs off Dorado throws a huge counter combo but Bond manages to avoid it all.
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bond throws a shot to the body.
Bond darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
Bond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond slips a straight right by Dorado.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Bond.
Dorado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dorado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond throws a body kick that misses
and Dorado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dorado moves away.
Dorado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dorado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bond lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Dorado tries a quick counter leg kick but Bond is wise to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bond - that will leave a mark!
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorado.
Bond throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bond 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 Dorado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dorado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bond misses with a looping right.
Dorado counters with a body kick.
Bond connects with a jab.
Bond misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Dorado counters by clinching up.
Bond working hard to break the clinch.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
#BC#
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bond's corner calls for a 1-2. Bond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Dorado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
Dorado throws a front kick aimed at Bond's knee but Bond avoids it well.
Bond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dorado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bond scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorado is out of range and Bond settles back down.
Dorado wants to counter the offense by Bond and move into the clinch position.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dorado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorado takes one to the side of the head.
Bond connects with a single shot there.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado throws a counter combo.
Dorado moves forwards but Bond connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Bond is predictable there
and Dorado counters with a good low kick that Bond was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Dorado has managed to clinch.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorado can do to turn this around?
Dorado lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorado.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Bond forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorado controls his hands.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond is trying to push Dorado away but Dorado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorado presses Bond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond lands a left hand.
Dorado has a couple of punches blocked by Bond.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorado.
Bond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorado backwards. #T1#
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Bond misses the body punch
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond scores with a nice right hand.
Bond throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with a good, hard body kick but Bond shrugs it off.
Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorado's head.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Dorado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bond jabs Dorado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.#T2#
Dorado throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
Dorado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond works Dorado's body with a nice hook.
Bond misses with an uppercut. Dorado saw that one coming.
Bond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dorado.
Dorado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dorado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bond cracks Dorado with a good jab.#T3#
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and Dorado counters with a nice leg kick.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bond connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dorado scrambles back to his feet.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
Bond throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado wants to counter the offense by Bond and move into the clinch position.
Bond with a nice cross.
A low kick from Bond misses
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond dips to his left and cracks Dorado with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Bond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Bond misses with a leg kick.
Dorado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bond with a body shot.
Bond swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorado blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
Bond is looking to score with low kicks.
Dorado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bond throws a leg kick which misses Dorado's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorado tries to avoid it.
Bond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner Bond's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bond throws a low kick but Dorado moves out of range easily.
Dorado flicks out a counter leg kick but Bond steps away.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
Despite the aggression on Dorado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bond jabs Dorado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dorado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bond!
Dorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dorado's hands.
Dorado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dorado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bond lands with an overhand left.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1#
Bond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bond - just one landing.
A nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond connects with a single shot there.
Bond lands a really nice looking cross but Dorado seems unphased.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Dorado moved out of range.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dorado is looking to clinch but Bond is avoiding it.
Bond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dorado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Bond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond lands a jab.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bond is looking to slow Dorado down with leg kicks.
Bond sizes up Dorado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Dorado down.
Bond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Dorado.
Bond moves away from the strike by Dorado.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond thumps Dorado with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bond.
Bond connects with a looping right hand.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Bond swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
A nice side step and Dorado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dorado checks a low kick from Bond.
Dorado throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Dorado lands a body shot.
Bond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dorado's sensitive parts.
Dorado wants to clinch up but Bond keeps it at a distance.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bond throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dorado looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
And Bond counters with a quick kick to the body but Dorado blocks it.#T4#
Bond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dorado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado throws a wild body kick that Bond sees coming a mile off.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bond scores with a nice strike.
Dorado misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dorado checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dorado! But no joy.
Bond swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Bond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bond misses the body punch
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bond throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Bond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bond, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Bond!
A victorious Gunner Bond 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:
HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorado tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorado sprawls well. Dorado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elrey Dorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Dorado sprawls well.
Dorado slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Dorado.
Dorado looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dorado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dorado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Dorado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Dorado cracks Rodriguez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rodriguez falls backwards against the cage. Dorado follows up with more strikes that drop Rodriguez to his knees. Dorado keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrey Dorado!
A victorious Elrey Dorado 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:
HFC 64: Fermi vs Thevenet
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Aphone throws a front kick aimed at Dorado's knee but Dorado avoids it well.
Dorado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Dorado closes the distance and pushes Aphone back into the cage.
Aphone wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorado won't allow it.
Dorado prevents Aphone from breaking the clinch.
Aphone misses with the head strike.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Aphone is trying to break the clinch but Dorado has him pressed against the cage.
Aphone has had enough of the clinch but Dorado keeps him there for the moment.
Aphone tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Aphone back against the cage.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Aphone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dorado lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado lands with a light punch inside.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike.
Dorado lands a hook that snaps the head of Aphone backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado is trying to pull guard but Aphone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Aphone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Aphone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dorado rushes Aphone and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Aphone is looking to break free of the clinch but Dorado has double underhooks.
Dorado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aphone tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Aphone back against the cage. #BC#
Aphone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aphone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aphone. Aphone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
Aphone takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#Aphone is rocked!
Aphone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorado scores with a counter punch that sends Aphone to the canvas! Dorado smells blood - he's punishing Aphone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aphone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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.
Olivier Aphone was interviewed post fight and said 'i m done...'. |
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Event:
HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila connects with a crisp jab.
Avila lands with a straight right. Dorado didn't see that one coming.
Dorado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avila.
Avila works Dorado's body with a nice hook.
Avila with the inside leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Avila misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a body kick that stops Avila in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avila counters with a leg kick.
Avila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorado if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Dorado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Avila.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch.
Avila tries to work over Dorado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado struggles to land a body shot inside as Avila controls his hands.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Avila.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Avila lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Dorado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dorado fails to pull guard.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elrey Dorado.#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch.
Dorado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a shot to the body.
Dorado lands a high kick!
Avila misses with a looping left.
Dorado checks a low kick from Avila.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.#T3#
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Avila misses.
Avila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avila lands a really nice looking cross but Dorado seems unphased.
Avila fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Avila.
Nice shot lands for Avila.
Avila feints and then cracks Dorado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dorado down.
We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Avila slips a straight right by Dorado.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Dorado moves his leg out of the way.
Dorado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avila with a body shot.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorado.#CL2#
Dorado closes the distance and pushes Avila back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dorado misses with a wild body shot.
Avila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dorado blocks the leg kick.
Avila swings for the body but Dorado moves out of range.
Avila scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Dorado throws a poor cross that misses
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Dorado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Avila scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dorado in his tracks.
Avila jabs at Dorado's body.
Avila is looking to slow Dorado down with leg kicks.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Dorado tries a quick counter leg kick but Avila is wise to it.
Avila slips a jab from Dorado.
Avila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dorado's head.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Dorado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dorado ducks right into an uppercut from Avila.
Avila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dorado finds it's way round the side to connect with Avila's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorado wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Dorado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Dorado responds with a good body kick, but Avila manages to step out the way in time.
Avila throws a solid leg kick but Dorado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avila.
Dorado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Dorado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorado can do to turn this around?
Dorado misses with a wild body shot.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with an inside leg kick.
Dorado scores with a head kick.
Avila misses with a low kick as Dorado jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Dorado shrugs it off though.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila scores with a body shot.
Dorado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Avila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avila misses with an uppercut
and Dorado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Avila connects with a leg kick.
Dorado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Avila.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dorado tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Avila dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Dorado tries to pull guard but Avila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dorado eats them both and turns towards Avila to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dorado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila scores with a decent looking hook.
Dorado moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Dorado scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dorado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab.
Dorado misses with a body kick.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dorado if he has to take too many more of those.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dorado feints a counter leg kick.
Avila throws a leg kick but Dorado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Avila motions for Dorado to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dorado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dorado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avila moves out of range of the body kick from Dorado.
Dorado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Avila looks for the body kick but Dorado saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dorado.
Avila throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dorado!
Avila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avila misses with a body shot
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dorado jabs Avila right on the nose. Avila blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Avila.
Dorado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorado.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Dorado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Avila has been cut.
Avila tests Dorado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dorado misses with a hook
and Avila counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Julian Avila wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Dorado throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCork.
Dorado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCork connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorado momentarily.
#TD#
McCork feints and as Dorado raises his hands in defense, McCork changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dorado has control of McCork's left arm, preventing McCork from doing any damage.
McCork throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCork has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dorado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
McCork trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
McCork looking to sit in guard and control but Dorado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dorado won't allow McCork to sweep him here.
McCork trying to keep a closed guard but Dorado is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorado's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dorado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
McCork working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dorado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dorado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dorado wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCork fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCork lands a nice looking body shot.
McCork misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dorado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy McCork has been cut.#T3#
McCork lands a jab to the head.
Elrey Dorado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCork ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCork takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
McCork backing away here, and Dorado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCork lands a slapping body shot.
McCork throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCork feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCork lands a nice looking body shot.
Tommy McCork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCork works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCork misses with a jab to the body
and Dorado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dorado manages to avoid it.
McCork connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorado momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCork throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
McCork gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dorado to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCork tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorado was well out of range. Poor timing from McCork.
Dorado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCork takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCork fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCork throws an off balance right hand
and Dorado counters with a right hand to the body.
Dorado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCork sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCork misses with a shot to the body
and Dorado counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCork. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCork misses with a shot to the body
letting Dorado counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy McCork's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dorado gets caught napping as McCork dives in and scores a takedown. Dorado manages to retain guard.
McCork throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorado has control of McCork's left arm, preventing McCork from doing any damage.
McCork throws a big elbow that misses.
Dorado has McCork pulled in close to control his posture.
McCork with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork throwing strikes from guard but Dorado blocks nicely.
McCork works over Dorado with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
McCork working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCork looking to sit in guard and control but Dorado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tommy McCork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCork pulls Dorado in close to prevent any damage.
Dorado stays in close to McCork's body and controls the position.
Dorado wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! McCork is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCork manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into McCork's guard.
McCork pulls Dorado in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCork controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCork keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado misses with a kick to the body.
McCork was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCork lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dorado at a distance.
McCork throws a jab when Dorado was well out of range.
McCork lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by McCork.#T3#
Dorado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCork.
Dorado looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McCork throws a body shot but no joy.
McCork moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dorado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCork misses the shot to the body.
Dorado feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
McCork throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dorado tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCork is in Dorado's guard.
McCork trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCork's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dorado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
McCork trying to control from the bottom.
McCork on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCork tries to get out of the position.
McCork manages to get to full guard.
Dorado pushing down on McCork's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCork is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCork dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy McCork'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. This is the final round!#R3#
McCork with a hook.
McCork with a jab.
McCork lands a right hook to the body.
Dorado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCork throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCork throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorado counters with a stiff right hand.
McCork is looking to wear down Dorado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCork throws a hook but Dorado blocks it.#TD#
McCork closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dorado has hold of McCork's hands but McCork slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCork working over Dorado with some ground and pound. Dorado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dorado 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.
Dorado has his hands clasped together around McCork's back. He's all about the action.
McCork throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dorado to regain full guard. #T1#
Dorado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorado keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.
McCork throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dorado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCork has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
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.
McCork connects with a couple of short punches.
Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCork tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorado is retaining full guard.
McCork postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dorado is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCork throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCork works the jab nicely.#T3#
McCork just misses with a punch to the body.
McCork throws a lazy uppercut
and Dorado counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by McCork as he connects with a hook.
McCork throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCork throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
McCork with a hook.
McCork uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCork checks a leg kick.
Dorado looks to score with a jab to the body but McCork is just out of range.
Dorado misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and McCork counters with a single leg into guard. Dorado didn't expect that. #T4#
McCork lands a couple of digs.
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!
McCork trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dorado manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dorado preventing the sweep.
McCork has Dorado pulled in close to control his posture.
McCork controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dorado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCork avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dorado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCork works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy McCork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCork 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Tommy McCork!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Tommy McCork!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Tommy McCork!
Tommy McCork wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Tommy McCork 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:
HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Dorado is looking to slow Gordon down with leg kicks.
Dorado lands with a hook. Gordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gordon tries to clinch
and Dorado scores with a counter punch that sends Gordon to the canvas! Dorado smells blood - he's punishing Gordon with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gordon has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado 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:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A left lands for Dorado.
Aphone misses with a left hand
and Dorado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Olivier Aphone has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aphone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Aphone.
Aphone throws a hook but Dorado avoids it easily.
Aphone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD#
and Dorado counters with a left hand that sends Aphone to the canvas! #ROC#Aphone is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado stops Aphone from standing up.
Aphone is still in real trouble! Can Dorado finish him?
Dorado trying to control but Aphone is working from the bottom.
Aphone seems to have recovered his senses.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorado stops Aphone from standing up. #ES2#
Aphone kicks Dorado off and gets to his feet.
Aphone misses with the combination.
#T1#
Aphone misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dorado - that will leave a mark!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Aphone.
Dorado is looking to counter punch.
Dorado lands a big head kick that sends Aphone to the canvas! Dorado follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrey Dorado!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado 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.
Olivier Aphone spoke after the fight, saying 'i m done...'. |
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Event:
HFC 26: Dolite vs Abarai
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Vaknin throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Vaknin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dorado backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Dorado clinches.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado tries a body shot but Vaknin blocks it.
Dorado keeps control of Vaknin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dorado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dorado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dorado digs a right hand into Vaknin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaknin's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaknin's efforts to push away.
Vaknin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorado digs a right hand underneath Vaknin's ribcage. Vaknin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Dorado jumps guard and drags Vaknin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Dorado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Dorado pushes a forearm under Vaknin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vaknin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado 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:
TKO Trials 5
Date: Apr 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dorado shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Radovic defends the submission attempt.
Dorado trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dorado seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Radovic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado 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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