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Event:
Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sterling tries for a takedown but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Lima is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, De Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling stuns De Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sterling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sterling has time to react.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling wants to clinch.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sterling throws a head kick but De Lima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
De Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcos De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling. #T1#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Lima as he avoids it easily.
De Lima throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
De Lima stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Lima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but De Lima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling slips a straight right by De Lima.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lima.
Sterling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
De Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sterling staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
De Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sterling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Lima swivels and escapes.
De Lima misses with a hook.
De Lima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
De Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Sterling's shoulder, as Sterling tries to avoid the shot.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sterling tries to get set, De Lima tries to push him back and clinch up but Sterling manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Lima cracks Sterling with a good jab.#T3#
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. De Lima tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Sterling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. Sterling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Lima defends it nicely.
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Lima tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Lima to the ground. De Lima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Lima slips a straight right by Sterling.
De Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.#TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Lima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from De Lima.
De Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sterling cracks De Lima with a solid left hand.
Sterling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Lima wants to stand and escape but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
De Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos De Lima 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#
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Lima.
De Lima leaves Sterling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by De Lima, which made it look bad.
Marcos De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Sterling moves away and avoids it.#TD#
De Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sterling on his heels. He'll look to pass Sterling's guard now, I'm sure.
De Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sterling is tightening it up a little... De Lima has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Lima reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Lima taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aljamain Sterling!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aljamain Sterling made sure he mentioned BE Younick , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Fairtex tries for a takedown but De Lima circles away easily
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairtex looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
De Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but Fairtex slips the punch.
Fairtex throws a big counter head kick but De Lima avoids it with no problem.#TD#
De Lima scores with a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
De Lima stands and throws Fairtex's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Lima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fairtex will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
De Lima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lima works to advance to full mount. Fairtex defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Lima content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Lima lands a couple of good shots and Fairtex has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De Lima slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
De Lima lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
De Lima is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. De Lima gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. De Lima gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. De Lima apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#KD#
De Lima lands a big shot that drops Fairtex! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
De Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fairtex is still in real trouble! Can De Lima finish him?
De Lima arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fairtex's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcos De Lima!
Marcos De Lima got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pending gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
De Lima gets a double leg takedown into Pending's guard.
De Lima stands and throws Pending's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De Lima controlling from side mount.
Pending knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Lima on the ground.
De Lima's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Lima has an Americana. Pending didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! De Lima is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if De Lima hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcos De Lima!
A pretty intense looking Marcos De Lima took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Doctore fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
De Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De Lima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Doctore is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Lima frees his head nicely. Oh but Doctore has switched to an armbar! De Lima is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oenomaus Doctore!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oenomaus Doctore thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Big Wave XIII
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tusishvili moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
Tusishvili defending well as De Lima loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tusishvili misses its target.
De Lima with a poor takedown
enabling Tusishvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Tusishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Lima moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Tusishvili tries to keep at a distance but De Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili is trying to break the clinch but De Lima is controlling him.
De Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Tusishvili is blocking nicely.
Tusishvili wants to break free but De Lima has control.
De Lima prevents Tusishvili from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Tusishvili wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lima won't allow it.
Tusishvili is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tusishvili tries to circle away but De Lima has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
De Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tusishvili throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tusishvili throws a shot from downtown. De Lima moves away and avoids it.
De Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tusishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
De Lima looks to land a left hand but Tusishvili moved out of range nicely.
De Lima defending well as Tusishvili loads up on a big left hand.
Tusishvili scores with a sloppy right hand. De Lima should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Lima misses with a looping left.
Tusishvili throws a lazy right hand but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
De Lima throws a hook but Tusishvili avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tusishvili.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tusishvili has time to react.
De Lima loads up on a big right hand but Tusishvili slips the punch.
De Lima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tusishvili darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tusishvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tusishvili throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
De Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tusishvili.
Marcos De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tusishvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tusishvili throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Tusishvili misses the target.
Tusishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by De Lima.
Tusishvili throws out a loose jab but De Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tusishvili missing with a left hand there. De Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Lima staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - De Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tusishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Lima at a distance.
Iakob Tusishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##TD2#
De Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Tusishvili is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Lima is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tusishvili prevents De Lima from moving into mount.
De Lima prevents Tusishvili from escaping the position.#ES#
Tusishvili explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tusishvili throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from De Lima misses.
De Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Tusishvili sprawls well. He's pushed De Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tusishvili throwing a counter right hand but De Lima manages to avoid it.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.
Tusishvili looks to throw the jab but De Lima is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iakob Tusishvili dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tusishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Lima ducks under a wild hook from Tusishvili.
De Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tusishvili misses with a body punch
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
De Lima misses with a takedown attempt - Tusishvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Lima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima misses with a right hand
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lima with a hook.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
De Lima misses with an uppercut
and Tusishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Lima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Tusishvili misses with a hook.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that De Lima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima throws a jab when Tusishvili was well out of range.
Tusishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tusishvili with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Lima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
Nice shot by De Lima.
Tusishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Lima can pounce on him.
#T2#
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Tusishvili.
Tusishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Lima manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by De Lima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima throws out a counter right but Tusishvili avoids it with no problem.
Tusishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Tusishvili, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Tusishvili misses its target.
Tusishvili throws a hook to the side of De Lima's head but De Lima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Iakob Tusishvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.#T3#
De Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tusishvili swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iakob Tusishvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Tusishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lima.
Tusishvili lands a slapping body shot.
Tusishvili misses with a body punch
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tusishvili misses with a straight left.
De Lima takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Tusishvili takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima connects with a crisp jab.
De Lima lands a jab.
Tusishvili throws a looping overhand right but De Lima ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Tusishvili moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Lima throws a hook but Tusishvili avoids it easily.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Lima tries for a takedown but Tusishvili sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - De Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Tusishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Lima avoids the body shot from Tusishvili.
De Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Tusishvili shakes him off and moves away.
De Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tusishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Lima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Lima misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos De Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.
Tusishvili throws a sloppy body shot
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tusishvili throws an overhand right that lands on De Lima's shoulder, as De Lima tries to avoid the shot.
De Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tusishvili throws a hook but De Lima avoids it easily.
Tusishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tusishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tusishvili throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tusishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Tusishvili misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for De Lima. That snapped Tusishvili's head back.
De Lima misses with a hook.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Tusishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tusishvili misses with an uppercut.
Tusishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima with a jab.
Tusishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tusishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Lima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tusishvili's hands.
Tusishvili looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili jabs De Lima right on the nose. De Lima blinks but takes it well.
Tusishvili moves out of range as De Lima strikes.#T2#
Tusishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
Tusishvili takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima blocks a jab.
De Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as De Lima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tusishvili doesn't seem phased though.
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!
De Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Tusishvili sprawls well. He's pushed De Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tusishvili thuds his right hand into De Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
De Lima slips under a jab from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili slips under a jab.
De Lima blocks a jab.
Tusishvili looks to throw the jab but De Lima is out of range.
De Lima cracks Tusishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tusishvili. De Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
De Lima lands a left and a right that sends Tusishvili crashing to the canvas! De Lima dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Tusishvili is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Iakob Tusishvili has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tusishvili is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oh Tusishvili is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
De Lima has control of Tusishvili's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tusishvili regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#ES#
Tusishvili bucks up and throws De Lima to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tusishvili seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Tusishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Lima moves away.
Tusishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Tusishvili.
Tusishvili misses the shot to the body.
Tusishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tusishvili is looking to counter punch.
De Lima throws an off balance right hand
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Lima throws a right hand that misses
and Tusishvili counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#De Lima is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos De Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Lima 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos De Lima!
Marcos De Lima opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Big Wave 9
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Lima takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Lima missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. De Lima moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lima.
Dawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
De Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
De Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Dawson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#De Lima is rocked!
Dawson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks De Lima out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Dawson!
Thomas Dawson made sure to mention his sponsor, Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Big Wave 4
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Lima misses the target.
De Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson lands with a nice body punch.
De Lima misses the body punch
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Dawson shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. De Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson digs a good body shot into De Lima's ribs.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
Dawson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Lima manages to avoid it.
De Lima wants to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch position.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Lima throws a head kick that half lands.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
De Lima tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
De Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dawson to the mat! Dawson manages to get full guard.
Dawson has control of De Lima's left arm, preventing De Lima from doing any damage. #T2#
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson is pulling down on De Lima's head to control his posture.
De Lima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dawson holds on and takes a little breather.
De Lima throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as De Lima shoots in.
Thomas Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
De Lima clinches.
De Lima is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Lima has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
De Lima gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Lima thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.
Dawson moves into full guard.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that De Lima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima is looking to pass into half guard but Dawson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dawson is in guard.#REVR#
De Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Dawson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
De Lima feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, De Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Lima is just out of range.
De Lima throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Thomas Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lima can do to turn this around?
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
De Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lima moves away from the strike by Dawson. #CL2#
De Lima pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but De Lima has double underhooks.
De Lima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Dawson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Lima misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Dawson misses
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
Dawson throws a body punch but De Lima moves out of range. #CL2#
De Lima has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
De Lima has hold of one of Dawson's legs. Dawson is fighting the takedown attempt but De Lima gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dawson kicks De Lima off and gets to his feet.
De Lima wants to clinch.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dawson is looking to wear down De Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
De Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#De Lima is rocked!
Dawson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De Lima flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Lima is out cold! Dawson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Dawson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Dawson made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Po ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.#TD#
Po gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Po is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and De Lima dives into side control.
#REVB#
De Lima in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Po is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
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. #T1##SUB#
Po is wriggling around trying to escape but De Lima has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Po taps out and De Lima picks up the big win! Great work there by De Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos De Lima! |
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