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Event:
CCC 86
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jankovic throws the left hand but Dienekes avoids the punch easily.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dienekes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jankovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dienekes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dienekes stalling.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes. #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.
Jankovic wants to improve his position but Dienekes is controlling well.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic 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.
Dienekes wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Dienekes uses his free foot to push down on Jankovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jankovic.
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Jankovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dienekes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dienekes throws a wild left hand from mount and Jankovic manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T3#
Dienekes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jankovic is squirming around, avoiding Dienekes's attempts to control the action.
Dienekes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dienekes thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dienekes.
#SUB#
Dienekes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jankovic has worked his arm free - good work by Jankovic!
#T4#
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dienekes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dienekes misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Dienekes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dienekes avoids the body shot from Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jankovic is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankovic can do to turn this around?
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dienekes content to stall in guard here.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dienekes slips nicely into half guard.
Dienekes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jankovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Jankovic dodges it nicely.
Jankovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Jankovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jankovic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jankovic is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jankovic avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes wants to pass to mount but Jankovic is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dienekes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jankovic avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dienekes.
And Jankovic responds with a good body kick, but Dienekes manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doric Dienekes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes shoots for a takedown but Jankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jankovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Jankovic as Dienekes shoots in.
Jankovic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dienekes blocks it well.
Jankovic throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes 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.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jankovic looking to control.
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes trying to control but Jankovic is working from the bottom.
Dienekes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dienekes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jankovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Dienekes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jankovic keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jankovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dienekes blocks a head kick by Jankovic.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes with a poor takedown
and Jankovic counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Jankovic looks at the referee who does nothing so Jankovic lands a crushing right that sends Dienekes to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jankovic! Ivan Jankovic retains his middleweight title!
Ivan Jankovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 78
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Detweiler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dienekes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bart Detweiler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Detweiler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dienekes!
Dienekes is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Detweiler working away.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Detweiler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dienekes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is trying to get back to half guard.
Detweiler wants to control for a moment but Dienekes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Detweiler wants to control but Dienekes is keeping him busy.
Detweiler thows a huge punch but Dienekes dodges it nicely.
Dienekes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Detweiler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Detweiler is looking to stall here but Dienekes recovers full guard.
Detweiler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Detweiler keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Detweiler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Detweiler pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes stands up over Detweiler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Detweiler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dienekes defends it easily.#T3#
Detweiler has Dienekes pulled in close to control his posture.
Dienekes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dienekes passes into half guard.
Dienekes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Dienekes wants to work for an arm triangle but Detweiler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Detweiler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Detweiler wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Dienekes working Detweiler over with strikes.
Detweiler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Detweiler tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Detweiler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Detweiler is adopting a defensive guard.
Dienekes 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Detweiler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Doric Dienekes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Detweiler connects with a looping right hand.
Detweiler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown. Detweiler fights it but they end up in guard.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Dienekes working some strikes from top position.
Detweiler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Detweiler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Detweiler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dienekes defends it easily.#T1#
Detweiler 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#
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dienekes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Detweiler pulls his head out easily.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep. Detweiler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Detweiler stalling.
Detweiler is keen to just control but Dienekes is a slippery customer.
Detweiler wants to pass the guard but Dienekes is defending well. #T2#
Dienekes wants to improve his position but Detweiler is controlling well.
Dienekes is staying active underneath Detweiler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Detweiler keeps him under control.
Dienekes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Detweiler looking to sit in guard and control but Dienekes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dienekes trying to control but Detweiler is working from the bottom.
Dienekes is working Detweiler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Detweiler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dienekes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dienekes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
Detweiler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Detweiler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Detweiler pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Dienekes 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back 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.#SUB2#
Detweiler looking for a guillotine here but Dienekes defends easily.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dienekes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Detweiler. Those never looked like landing.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Detweiler avoids it well and moves away.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Detweiler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Detweiler misses with a combination
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Detweiler!
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 Doric Dienekes 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Detweiler is defended easily by Dienekes.
Detweiler scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Detweiler. That snapped Dienekes's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Detweiler drives through and clinches with Dienekes against the cage.
Detweiler lands an elbow inside that Dienekes shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Detweiler.
Dienekes being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Dienekes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dienekes blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Detweiler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dienekes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Detweiler.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Detweiler.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Detweiler clinches up with Dienekes and pushes him back against the cage.
Dienekes tries to pull guard but Detweiler won't allow it.
Bart Detweiler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Dienekes drags the fight down to the ground.
Detweiler preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Detweiler pushes his legs off easily.
Detweiler throws an elbow that misses. Dienekes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Detweiler's guard. Nice move by Dienekes!#REVR#
Detweiler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Detweiler is keeping the position.
Detweiler has Dienekes pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Detweiler has wrist control.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Detweiler trying to control the position here.
Detweiler 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.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Detweiler has wrist control.#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.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.
Dienekes trying to move into half guard but instead Detweiler has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Detweiler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dienekes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
Detweiler wants to pass the guard but Dienekes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dienekes has his foot on Detweiler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Detweiler works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
Doric Dienekes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Detweiler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dienekes 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!
In defeat, Bart Detweiler stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'. |
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Event:
CCC 73
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dienekes as he jumps to the side.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dienekes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dienekes moved out of range nicely.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Jones.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Jones has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dienekes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dienekes's head.#T1#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Dienekes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Dienekes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dienekes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Dienekes's legs - danger averted.
Jones pushing down on Dienekes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dienekes sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones throws a strike but Dienekes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dienekes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dienekes is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dienekes blocks nicely.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Dienekes's brow. #T4#
Jones postures up in Dienekes's guard and throws a big left but Dienekes blocks it.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Dienekes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dienekes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Dienekes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Dienekes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Dienekes!#REVB#
Dienekes working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking to control.
Dienekes postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dienekes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Dienekes defends it easily.
Dienekes stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dienekes can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dienekes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to buck Dienekes off but Dienekes is having none of it.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dienekes working the body and head with strikes.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Dienekes keeps moving and retains side control.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Dienekes tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Dienekes working away.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes working the head and body with strikes.
Dienekes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is keen to just control but Dienekes is a slippery customer.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Dienekes's hands, connecting with Dienekes's forehead.
Jones working over Dienekes with some ground and pound. Dienekes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Dienekes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dienekes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dienekes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dienekes distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dienekes controls the pace.
Dienekes postures up.
#T4#
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Dienekes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Dienekes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Dienekes controlling from mount.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones wants to hold on but Dienekes pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Dienekes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dienekes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dienekes wants it to stay on the feet.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dienekes was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dienekes trying to control the position.
Jones throws a strike but Dienekes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Jones keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Jones controls Dienekes momentarily but Dienekes frees himself.
Dienekes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is pulling down on Dienekes's head to control his posture.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dienekes is proving a slippery customer.
Dienekes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
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.
Dienekes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dienekes.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Dienekes scoring with punches from side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Dienekes is controlling well.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Dienekes moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dienekes tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dienekes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dienekes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones 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.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control Dienekes's posture.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Dienekes trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dienekes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones 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#
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Doric Dienekes just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dienekes sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Dienekes is having none of it.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dienekes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Dienekes is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dienekes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dienekes is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Dienekes is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Dienekes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dienekes is trying to keep Jones in close.
Dienekes wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Dienekes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up in Dienekes's guard and throws a big left but Dienekes blocks it.
Dienekes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
Jones is really struggling to control Dienekes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up in Dienekes's guard and throws a big left but Dienekes blocks it.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Dienekes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Dienekes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVB#
Dienekes 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 is pulling down on Dienekes's head to control his posture.
Dienekes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones had his way with Doric Dienekes in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Dienekes slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Dienekes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dienekes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dienekes wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Dienekes has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Dienekes's back!
Jones landing with strikes. #SUB#
Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dienekes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones scores with punches to the body. #T1##SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Dienekes has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jones.#SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dienekes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jones trying to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones missing with strikes from the back.
Dienekes wants to escape the position.
Jones struggling to land strikes to the head as Dienekes covers up.
Jones lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones has Dienekes flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dienekes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Dienekes right now.
Jones is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dienekes. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Jones has got his arm under Dienekes's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dienekes has spun round into Jones's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T3#
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.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Dienekes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dienekes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dienekes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Dienekes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dienekes won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dienekes is one step ahead there.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dienekes's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones passes Dienekes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
Jones trying to control but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Kevin Jones 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:
CCC 62 : Dienekes vs Alexander
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dienekes slips a jab from Alexander.
Dienekes slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes trying to mount his opponent but Alexander defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dienekes lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is looking to get back to full guard here but Dienekes has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Dienekes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alexander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alexander defending against the ground and pound.
Alexander prevents Dienekes from improving position.
Dienekes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dienekes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Dienekes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alexander is not content to let Dienekes control the position. #SUB#
Dienekes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dienekes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Dienekes is trying to move to mount but Alexander reverses beautifully and ends up in Dienekes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dienekes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Alexander won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dienekes has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexander postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dienekes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Dienekes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alexander works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dienekes winds up and cracks Alexander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dienekes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working. #T3#
Dienekes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dienekes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dienekes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alexander is now in Dienekes's guard. A big mistake from Dienekes there, giving up the dominant position!
Dienekes is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Dienekes wants to hit a sweep here but Alexander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dienekes there! #T4#
Alexander avoids the attempt from Dienekes to control.
Dienekes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dienekes is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dienekes was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexander.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexander sprawls and moves away.
Dienekes moves out of range of the strikes.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Alexander is quick to defend against it.
Alexander throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dienekes manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dienekes is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.#T1#
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander is concentrating on defense, preventing Dienekes from advancing position.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dienekes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alexander reverses the position - he's now on top in Dienekes's guard.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Alexander has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dienekes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alexander is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dienekes pulls down on the head and he's put Alexander to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CCC 47 : Jankovic vs Dienekes
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Jankovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes checks a low kick from Jankovic.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Jankovic's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dienekes shoots and misses
and Jankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Dienekes shoots in and drives through. Jankovic sprawls well.
Dienekes has his takedown stuffed
and Jankovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dienekes thinking.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doric Dienekes.
Jankovic throws a leg kick but Dienekes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dienekes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jankovic as he jumps to the side.
Jankovic throwing a counter right hand but Dienekes manages to avoid it.
Jankovic scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Dienekes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to land a front kick but Dienekes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jankovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jankovic! #T4#
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Jankovic defends.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Jankovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dienekes working the head and body with strikes.
Dienekes wants to control but Jankovic is keeping him busy.
Dienekes has knee on belly momentarily but Jankovic bucks him off and regains half guard.
Dienekes is trying to control. Jankovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is trying 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 Ivan Jankovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dienekes takes one on the button.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic swings for the body but Dienekes moves out of range.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Jankovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Dienekes avoids a kick to the body.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dienekes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jankovic counters with a big head kick but Dienekes shrugs it off.
Dienekes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jankovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2##TD2#
Dienekes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jankovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dienekes can do to turn this around?
Jankovic tries to bench press Dienekes off him but Dienekes keeps the position.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Jankovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dienekes staying calm.
Jankovic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jankovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jankovic being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankovic is trying to control Dienekes's posture but Dienekes avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doric Dienekes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Jankovic loads up on a big right hand but Dienekes slips the punch.
Dienekes looks for a takedown but Jankovic sprawls well.
Jankovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.#T1#
Jankovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.
Ivan Jankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dienekes in his tracks.
Jankovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dienekes at a distance.
Jankovic throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Jankovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dienekes distracts Jankovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jankovic keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Dienekes works over Jankovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Dienekes advances to half guard.
Jankovic tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head. #T3#
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Jankovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Jankovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jankovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jankovic's head. #T4##SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dienekes is just content to waste time from the top position. Jankovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dienekes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes slips a jab from Jankovic.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Jankovic avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dienekes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Dienekes. Dienekes gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dienekes tries for a takedown but Jankovic circles away easily
letting Jankovic counter with a right hand.
Ivan Jankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doric Dienekes.
Jankovic lands a nice hook to Dienekes's body. Dienekes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Dienekes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dienekes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jankovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Jankovic scores with a shot to the body.
Dienekes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jankovic misses the shot to the body.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
Jankovic throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Dienekes throwing strikes but Jankovic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dienekes is looking to regain half guard here but Jankovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Dienekes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Dienekes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dienekes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jankovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jankovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dienekes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jankovic had his way with Doric Dienekes in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jankovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Dienekes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankovic misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Jankovic has control of Dienekes's left arm, preventing Dienekes from doing any damage.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jankovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Jankovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dienekes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jankovic has passed into half guard!
Dienekes wants to improve his position but Jankovic is controlling well.
#T3#
Jankovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dienekes.
Jankovic stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.#SUB2#
Dienekes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jankovic defends it easily.
Dienekes working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jankovic content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Jankovic blocks nicely.
Dienekes tries to free his leg and advance position but Jankovic is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dienekes 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 Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
RSE 82:
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Dienekes moved out of range nicely.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marsden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dienekes ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Dienekes blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
And Dienekes tries to counter it with a takedown but Marsden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dienekes moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Dienekes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Dienekes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mick Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Dienekes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dienekes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marsden!
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsden keeps working. #T2#
Marsden avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Dienekes crashes against the mat.
Dienekes misses with the ground and pound.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Marsden is working away.
The strikes coming from Dienekes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Marsden defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Dienekes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Dienekes controls the position.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Dienekes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dienekes prevents Marsden from escaping the position.
Dienekes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dienekes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marsden is avoiding damage well.
Dienekes wants to control for a moment but Marsden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marsden taking some punishment here, with Dienekes in his half guard.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Marsden dodges it nicely.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Marsden dodges it nicely.
Dienekes prevents Marsden from standing back up.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Marsden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes is pressing down on Marsden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marsden is holding on for now.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doric Dienekes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dienekes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Dienekes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Dienekes down.
A low kick from Marsden misses #TD2#
and Dienekes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marsden's guard.
Marsden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Marsden has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dienekes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Marsden lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden. #CUT#It looks like Doric Dienekes has been cut.#T1#
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Dienekes blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Dienekes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marsden walks away with a smile on his face. Dienekes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marsden thumps Dienekes with a low kick.
Marsden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Marsden didn't expect that.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marsden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Marsden pushes Dienekes off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Marsden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marsden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dienekes is trying to control. Marsden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dienekes connects with a nice short shot to Marsden's temple. #T3##SUB2#
Dienekes is working for a submission of some sort.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dienekes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marsden sees it coming and defends easily.
Dienekes trying to control the pace.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsden's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#ES#
Marsden pushes Dienekes off and gets back to his feet.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Dienekes's knee but Dienekes avoids it well.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marsden defends it well.
Marsden misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden wants to stand up but Dienekes is controlling him.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Marsden kicks Dienekes off and gets to his feet.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Marsden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doric Dienekes'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.#R3#
Dienekes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marsden.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Marsden didn't expect that.
Marsden is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dienekes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Dienekes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dienekes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dienekes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marsden won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dienekes working for submissions but it's allowed Marsden to get to half guard.
Dienekes moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Dienekes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dienekes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsden defends it easily.
Marsden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dienekes is proving hard to escape from.
Dienekes 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsden defends well.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dienekes's guard.
Marsden trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dienekes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dienekes manages to avoid it.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Marsden misses #TD2#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dienekes advances position into side control!
Dienekes throws an elbow but Marsden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dienekes taking a breather here.
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marsden is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Marsden regains half guard, as Dienekes was trying to land strikes.
Marsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Dienekes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marsden sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doric Dienekes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dienekes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook but Dienekes blocks it.
Mick Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden feints and then cracks Dienekes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dienekes down.
A low kick from Marsden is predictable there #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marsden is looking to stand up but Dienekes isn't so interested in that idea.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Dienekes is working Marsden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dienekes 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.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marsden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dienekes moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Dienekes defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden cracks Dienekes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dienekes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marsden throws a big shot that misses.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dienekes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dienekes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dienekes looking to control but Marsden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dienekes controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Marsden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dienekes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Dienekes throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Marsden has his hands clasped together but Dienekes breaks the hold and Marsden is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dienekes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes! Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 76:
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Pleb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pleb misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes chips away with some ground and pound.
Dienekes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dienekes is still trying to improve position.
Dienekes keeps trying to improve his position.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dienekes chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pleb's head.
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dienekes lands a couple of digs.
Dienekes chips away with some ground and pound.
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Pleb is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dienekes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pleb dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle here but Pleb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pleb wants to stand but Dienekes has his arm trapped.
Dienekes is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pleb tries to stand but Dienekes is controlling his head.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Dienekes struggling a bit here.
Pleb slows the pace down.
Pleb'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.
Pleb trying to control the action but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
Dienekes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dienekes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dienekes prevents Pleb from moving into mount.
Dienekes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes tries to get to full guard but Pleb has control of the leg.
Dienekes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dienekes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes 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#
Dienekes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleb.
Dienekes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pleb throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Dienekes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pleb's guard.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Pleb keeps moving.
Dienekes advances position into side control!
Dienekes landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes grinds an elbow into Pleb's temple.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Pleb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dienekes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Dienekes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pleb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Pleb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dienekes working the head and body with strikes.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pleb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes is stalling here. Pleb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dienekes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pleb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pleb tries to get to his feet but Dienekes is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Pleb in his guard.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Pleb from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dienekes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pleb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pleb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Pleb trying to control but Dienekes is working from the bottom.
Pleb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dienekes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pleb should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dienekes has tightened it up now! Pleb should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doric Dienekes! Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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RSE 70:
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Dienekes slips under a jab from Uhp.
Dienekes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uhp finds it's way round the side to connect with Dienekes's head.
Dienekes ducks under a wild hook from Uhp.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uhp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uhp lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Uhp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uhp throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dienekes trying to mount his opponent but Uhp defends it.
Uhp wants to get back to his feet.
Uhp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Uhp dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uhp is trying to stand up here but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Uhp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes is really struggling to control Uhp but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dienekes is nestled in close to Uhp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Dienekes 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.
Uhp is trying to stand back up but Dienekes is controlling him
Uhp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uhp is in trouble now - Dienekes has advanced to mount!
Dienekes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Uhp working to try and regain half guard.
Uhp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dienekes with good strikes from the mount here!
Dienekes unloads with some shots from mount but Uhp bucks and avoids them well.
Dienekes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uhp is looking to escape.
Uhp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uhp is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Uhp is working to get back to half guard.
Uhp is bucking up trying to escape but Dienekes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dienekes looking to control but Uhp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dienekes punching from mount but Uhp doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Dienekes landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uhp tries to hold on but Dienekes postures up.#SUB#
Dienekes working for a guillotine from mount but Uhp is in no mood to give up.
Uhp holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dienekes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dienekes unloads with some shots from mount but Uhp bucks and avoids them well.
Dienekes lands a heavy elbow.
Dienekes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uhp is bucking up trying to escape but Dienekes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dienekes working the ground and pound effectively.
Dienekes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dienekes needs to keep his hands up - Uhp had a free shot at his head there.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uhp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uhp throws a hook to the side of Dienekes's head but Dienekes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uhp throws a shot from downtown. Dienekes moves away and avoids it.
Uhp lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Uhp misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uhp throws out the jab.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Uhp is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Uhp misses its intended target.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dienekes slips under a jab.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light Uhp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uhp throws the left hand but Dienekes avoids the punch easily.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Uhp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp takes a swing at Dienekes's ribcage but misses.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uhp looks to land a right hand but Dienekes moved out of range.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Uhp does no damage.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Uhp throws a body shot but no joy.
Dienekes walks into a left hand.
Uhp throws a hook but Dienekes avoids it easily.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Uhp.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uhp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uhp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dienekes moves away.#T2#
Uhp looks to throw the jab but Dienekes is out of range.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Dienekes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dienekes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uhp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uhp misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Uhp!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dienekes trying to control the position but Uhp is working away.
Uhp prevents Dienekes from improving position.
Uhp manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dienekes slips a nice elbow through Uhp's hands, connecting with Uhp's forehead.
Dienekes working over Uhp with some ground and pound. Uhp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uhp defending well though. #T3#
Uhp is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dienekes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Uhp pushes Dienekes off looking to stand but Dienekes dives back in and keeps control.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Uhp defends it.
Uhp wants to get back to his feet.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dienekes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uhp is trying to stand back up but Dienekes is controlling him
#SUB#
Dienekes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhp is just riding it out for now. Dienekes eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uhp is looking to escape.
Uhp is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uhp wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uhp looks to land a right hand but Dienekes moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uhp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dienekess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uhp loads up on a big right hand but Dienekes slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dienekes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Uhp misses with a looping right.
Dienekes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uhp throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uhp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uhp throws a looping overhand right but Dienekes ducks down to avoid it.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp looks to score with a jab to the body but Dienekes is just out of range.
Dienekes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dienekes slips under a jab from Uhp.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Uhp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Light Uhp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dienekes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhp.#T1#
Dienekes moves away from the strike by Uhp.
Nice jab there from Uhp.
Dienekes ducks under a wild hook from Uhp.
Uhp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dienekes was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhp.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Uhp has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dienekes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uhp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dienekes.
Dienekes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhp.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Uhp misses.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Dienekes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uhp takes a swing at Dienekes's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Dienekes.#T2#
Uhp misses with a few strikes there.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Uhp.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uhp looks to score with a jab to the body but Dienekes is just out of range.
Dienekes slips under a jab.
Uhp swings for the body but Dienekes moves out of range.
Uhp lands with a hook. Dienekes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dienekes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uhp misses with a looping right.
Dienekes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dienekes moves out of range as Uhp strikes.#T3#
Uhp throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Uhp misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp misses with a looping right.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Uhp misses.
A cross from Uhp lands.
Uhp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Uhp avoids it well and moves away.
Uhp misses with a looping left.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dienekes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhp.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Uhp misses with a hook
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control.
Uhp is pushing Dienekes's head away, looking to escape. Dienekes manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Uhp is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dienekes is trying to get an arm triangle but Uhp is defending well.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Uhp is working from the bottom.
Dienekes working the body and head with strikes.
Uhp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dienekes's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dienekes drops an elbow to the side of Uhp's head.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uhp won't allow Dienekes to pass to mount.
Uhp tries to kick Dienekes off but Dienekes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Uhp misses the target.
Uhp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dienekes was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhp.
Uhp 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.
Dienekes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uhp throws out the jab.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dienekes.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uhp digs a good body shot into Dienekes's ribs.
Uhp looks to throw the jab but Dienekes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp throws an overhand right that lands on Dienekes's shoulder, as Dienekes tries to avoid the shot.
Dienekes moves out of range as Uhp strikes.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Uhp avoids it well and moves away.
Dienekes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhp.#T1#
A jab from Uhp misses.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uhp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Uhp is quick to defend against it.
Dienekes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uhp.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Dienekes moves away from the strike by Uhp.
Uhp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Uhp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uhp throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control.
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uhp keeps working.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Dienekes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Dienekes grinds an elbow into Uhp's temple.
Dienekes taking a breather here.
Uhp is trying to buck Dienekes off.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Uhp tries to escape but Dienekes is in control.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Uhp is working away.
Uhp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Uhp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Uhp takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uhp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dienekes is chipping away with strikes.
Dienekes working the ground and pound.
Dienekes cracks Uhp with a big right hand but Uhp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dienekes advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uhp tries to reverse the position but Dienekes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes had his way with Light Uhp in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Uhp misses the shot to the body.
Dienekes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uhp throws a right and a left that Dienekes avoids nicely.
Dienekes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uhp.
Dienekes moves out of range as Uhp strikes.
Uhp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Uhp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp tests Dienekes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uhp misses with a body shot
#TD#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Dienekes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dienekes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dienekes pushing down on Uhp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dienekes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uhp wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uhp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uhp is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uhp's head.
Uhp pushes Dienekes off looking to stand but Dienekes dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Dienekes throwing shots but Uhp is blocking nicely.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Uhp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uhp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Uhp tries to kick Dienekes off but Dienekes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dienekes is working for a kimura but Uhp is defending it quite comfortably.
Dienekes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Uhp is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uhp misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Uhp.
Dienekes walks into a stiff left hand from Uhp.
Uhp throws a looping overhand right but Dienekes ducks down to avoid it.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Uhp digs a good body shot into Dienekes's ribs.
Dienekes moves out of range as Uhp strikes.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Uhp is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Uhp.#T4#
Uhp misses with an uppercut. Dienekes saw that one coming.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uhp sprawls and moves away.
Uhp misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Uhp keeping full guard, as Dienekes tries to pass.
Dienekes pushes down on Uhp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dienekes is nestled in close to Uhp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uhp is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uhp is staying active underneath Dienekes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Light Uhp.
I think Uhp 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Doric Dienekes retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Flugamine swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Flugamine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dienekes is trying to defend but Flugamine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flugamine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine thows a huge punch but Dienekes dodges it nicely.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
Flugamine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dienekes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flugamine drops an elbow to the side of Dienekes's head.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Flugamine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dienekes defending well though.
Dienekes is looking to improve his position.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine throwing shots but Dienekes is blocking nicely.
Dienekes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flugamine is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flugamine pulls his head out easily.
Flugamine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dienekes is doing well to control the position and prevent Flugamine from advancing to side control.
Dienekes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Flugamine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dienekes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Flugamine.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dienekes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flugamine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dienekes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Flugamine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Flugamine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes trying to keep a closed guard but Flugamine is proving a slippery customer.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Dienekes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dienekes has his foot on Flugamine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flugamine works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dienekes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Flugamine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dienekes controls the pace.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Flugamine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Dienekes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flugamine holds on and takes a little breather.
Flugamine is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine wants to control the position but Dienekes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flugamine tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flugamine preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Flugamine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine 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.#R2#
Flugamine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dienekes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Flugamine is quick to defend against it.
Flugamine misses with a combination
#TD#
so Dienekes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flugamine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Flugamine.
Flugamine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine 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#
Dienekes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Dienekes gets full guard.
Flugamine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Flugamine pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dienekes controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Dienekes has control of Flugamine's left arm, preventing Flugamine from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flugamine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flugamine won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Dienekes trying to control the position.
Flugamine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes 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#
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes is keen to just control but Flugamine is a slippery customer.
Flugamine is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flugamine avoid being mounted?
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Dienekes is thwarting Flugamine's attempts to control the position.
Flugamine is refusing to be controlled, as Dienekes sits in half guard.
Flugamine trying to control here.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Flugamine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flugamine defending well though.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flugamine trying to control but Dienekes postures up.
Flugamine is trying to stand up here but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flugamine trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dienekes manages to pass to mount!
Flugamine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dienekes content just to control the position here.
Dienekes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flugamine tries to reverse the position but Dienekes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
That's time! Dienekes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Flugamine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flugamine closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Dienekes 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.
Flugamine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dienekes wants to pass the guard but Flugamine is keeping the position.#T1#
Dienekes trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom.
Flugamine is looking to stand up but Dienekes isn't so interested in that idea.
Flugamine pulls Dienekes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dienekes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dienekes stands up over Flugamine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dienekes passes Flugamine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flugamine is trying to maintain the position but Dienekes is very close to passing his half guard.
Flugamine is looking for a sweep. Dienekes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dienekes tries to pass to full mount but Flugamine defends it.
Dienekes is trying to control. Flugamine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dienekes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flugamine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flugamine trying to get back to full guard but Dienekes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dienekes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dienekes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dienekes looking to control but Flugamine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dienekes lands a couple of good shots and Flugamine has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Flugamine trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Dienekes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Flugamine is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 49: Bloodbath
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dienekes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dienekes controlling the action here.
Dienekes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dienekes controlling his opponent.
Dienekes prevents Chibaclov from getting the reversal.
Dienekes trying to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.#T1#
Chibaclov is trying to keep Dienekes in close.
Dienekes 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.
Chibaclov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dienekes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chibaclov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dienekes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dienekes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chibaclov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dienekes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes! Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayha misses with a body shot.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayha defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Hayha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayha.
Hayha lunges at Dienekes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dienekes's hand.
Hayha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dienekes momentarily.
Dienekes ducks under a wild hook from Hayha.
Hayha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dienekes.
Hayha misses with a few strikes there.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hayha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dienekes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Hayha avoids it easily.#T1#
Dienekes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayha misses with the combination.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hayha 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.
Hayha misses with a straight right.
Dienekes with the counter takedown but Hayha avoids it easily.
Hayha misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayha defending well though. #SUB2#
Dienekes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hayha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
RSE 34: Victorious March
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dienekes gets caught flat footed, as Potatoes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dienekes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potatoes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potatoes wants to pass the guard but Dienekes is keeping the position.
Dienekes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potatoes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dienekes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potatoes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potatoes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dienekes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Potatoes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Potatoes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dienekes is trying to control the position but Potatoes postures up. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potatoes defends well.
Dienekes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Potatoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard.
Dienekes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dienekes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Potatoes with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Potatoes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dienekes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Potatoes rolls with it to try and escape but Dienekes cranks on the arm and Potatoes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Ham looks to land a body kick but Dienekes moved away.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ham defends it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ham looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ham! #SUB2#
Dienekes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dienekes's guard! Nice work there by Ham! #SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dienekes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ham is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dienekes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dienekes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dienekes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Dienekes's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dienekes is looking for a triangle but Ham pushes his legs off easily.
Ham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dienekes keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dienekes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ham is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Dienekes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ham has picked Dienekes up and slammed him! Dienekes can't keep hold of the triangle and Ham manages to pass to side control!
Dienekes sneaks back into half guard.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Ham keeps him under control.
Dienekes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ham is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ham.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep. Ham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dienekes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dienekes.#SUB2#
Ham is sitting in close to Dienekes's body. Dienekes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ham is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ham is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dienekes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Dienekes fails with the takedown
and Dienekes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Vanorden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dienekes.
Vanorden jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dienekes avoids the head kick by Vanorden.
Dienekes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vanorden defends it well.
Dienekes shoots and misses
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ty Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doric Dienekes.#T2#
Dienekes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vanorden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienekes somewhat.
Dienekes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vanorden defends well and Dienekes ends up having to push Vanorden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.#T3#
Dienekes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Vanorden. No joy for Dienekes on that attempt.
Dienekes with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Vanorden counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dienekes! Vanorden lets Dienekes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Dienekes is rocked!#T4#
Dienekes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanorden as he jumps to the side.
Vanorden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vanorden throws a body kick that misses.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Vanorden 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.#R2#
Dienekes shoots in for a double leg but Vanorden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanorden is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dienekes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vanorden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dienekes somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dienekes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vanorden follows Dienekes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Vanorden!
A victorious Ty Vanorden 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:
CFC 587
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Flugamine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flugamine misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Flugamine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dienekes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flugamine.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
Flugamine scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Flugamine.
A lazy body kick from Flugamine #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flugamine is looking to escape.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flugamine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dienekes wants to control but Flugamine is keeping him busy.
Dienekes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flugamine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flugamine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes. #T1#
Dienekes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dienekes scoring with strikes but Flugamine is staying in there.
Flugamine taking shots to the head.
Dienekes unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Flugamine wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dienekes celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 580
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Dienekes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Dienekes keeps moving and retains side control.
Perkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes throws a strike aimed at the side of Perkins's head but Perkins avoids it well.
Perkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dienekes is trying to move to mount but Perkins reverses beautifully and ends up in Dienekes's guard.
Perkins postures up in Dienekes's guard and throws a big left but Dienekes blocks it.
Perkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dienekes controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself. #T1#
Perkins throwing strikes but missing.
Perkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dienekes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Perkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Dienekes postures up in Perkins's guard and throws a big left but Perkins blocks it. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkins 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.
Perkins looking to control.
Dienekes postures up in Perkins's guard and throws a big left but Perkins blocks it.
Perkins working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Chikara MMA Gym inform us that Perkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Perkins being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dienekes fails with the takedown.
Perkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Dienekes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Perkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dienekes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins in side control, throwing shots but Dienekes defends.
Perkins landing a few strikes.
Perkins working the ground and pound.
Dienekes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Perkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dienekes manages to get back to half guard.
Perkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perkins prevents Dienekes from improving his position.
Perkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dienekes keeps working.
Dienekes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perkins.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dienekes is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Perkins is trying to control. Dienekes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins wants to take a breather but Dienekes is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perkins lands strikes from half guard.
Dienekes trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Perkins 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.#R2#
Dienekes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkins's waist but Perkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dienekes off to one side.
Dienekes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dienekes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkins with the counter takedown but Dienekes avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doric Dienekes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dienekes shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Dienekes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dienekes shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Dienekes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkins swivels and escapes.
Perkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dienekes fails with a takedown attempt.
Dienekes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkins defends well and Dienekes ends up having to push Perkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Perkins breaks from the clinch.
Dienekes has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Perkins counters with a shoot takedown. Dienekes fights it but they end up in guard.
Perkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Dienekes has wrist control.
Dienekes controls Perkins momentarily but Perkins frees himself.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Perkins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Perkins working the body and head with strikes.
Dienekes struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Perkins is working Dienekes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Perkins wants to control but Dienekes is keeping him busy.
Perkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dienekes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Perkins is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dienekes wants to hold on but Perkins pushes him away.#T3#
Dienekes is in a horrible position here. Perkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Perkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Perkins quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Perkins but it's paid off an Dienekes is forced to tap! Nice work by Perkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim Perkins!
Slim Perkins is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Slim Perkins 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:
CFC 567
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bjurstrom misses with a wild combination.
Dienekes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjurstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dienekes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes avoids it easily.
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dienekes is out of range and Bjurstrom settles back down.
Dienekes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dienekes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dienekes doesn't seem bothered though.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Dienekes moves out of range.
Bjurstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dienekes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjurstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dienekes on the side of the head.
Dienekes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjurstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dienekes is just out of range.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Dienekes saw that one coming.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dienekes.
A shot to the body from Bjurstrom misses #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Bjurstrom didn't expect that.
Our spies down at at Jorzi GYM inform us that Bjurstrom has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjurstrom trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjurstrom trying to keep a closed guard but Dienekes is proving a slippery customer.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjurstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut. Dienekes saw that one coming.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom is looking to chop away at Dienekes's legs.
Bjurstrom swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bjurstrom won't be happy with that.
Bjurstrom parries the strikes from Dienekes easily there. Dienekes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bjurstrom to escape.
Dienekes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dienekes trying to control the position but Bjurstrom is working away. #T4#
Dienekes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dienekes tries to score with some ground and pound. Bjurstrom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dienekes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dienekes working away.
Dienekes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dienekes scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dienekes controlling the position. #SUB#
Dienekes is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjurstrom is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Bjurstrom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjurstrom throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bjurstrom!
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to half guard.
Dienekes throws an elbow but Bjurstrom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dienekes in side control, throwing shots but Bjurstrom defends.
Bjurstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dienekes is controlling him well.
Dienekes is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bjurstrom to see if he's OK.
Dienekes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dienekes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dienekes controls the position from side control.
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes throws a strike aimed at the side of Bjurstrom's head but Bjurstrom avoids it well.#T2#
Bjurstrom is trying to buck Dienekes off.
The strikes coming from Dienekes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dienekes trying to control the action but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Dienekes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bjurstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dienekes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dienekes is trying to ground and pound but Bjurstrom uses the momentary lack of control by Dienekes to regain half guard.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Bjurstrom dodges it nicely.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjurstrom preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dienekes working Bjurstrom over with strikes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjurstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Bjurstrom dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Dienekes is keen to just control but Bjurstrom is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bjurstrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dienekes drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dienekes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Dienekes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjurstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dienekes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bjurstrom sprawls and moves away.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dienekes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes postures up in Bjurstrom's guard and throws a big left but Bjurstrom blocks it. #T1#
Bjurstrom wants to stand but Dienekes is controlling the position.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjurstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjurstrom clobbers Dienekes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dienekes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom throws a body punch but Dienekes moves out of range.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bjurstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dienekes's head backwards.
Bjurstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Dienekes needs to keep his hands up - Bjurstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Bjurstrom throws a hook to the side of Dienekes's head but Dienekes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes blocks it.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes blocks it.
Dienekes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bjurstrom sprawls and moves away.
Bjurstrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dienekes slips a straight right by Bjurstrom.#T4#
Bjurstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bjurstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doric Dienekes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjurstrom throws a hook but Dienekes avoids it easily.
Dienekes tries to counter with a takedown but Bjurstrom is quick to defend against it.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Dienekes is working for a submission of some sort.
Dienekes winds up and cracks Bjurstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bjurstrom misses with a hook. Dienekes ducked under it nicely.
Bjurstrom lands a leg kick that knocks Dienekes off balance momentarily.
Bjurstrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab.
Dienekes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dienekes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bjurstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a single leg into guard. Bjurstrom didn't expect that.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dienekes trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dienekes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dienekes throws a strike aimed at the side of Bjurstrom's head but Bjurstrom avoids it well.
Check out the look on Dienekes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dienekes is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjurstrom struggling a bit here.
Dienekes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bjurstrom defending against the ground and pound.
Dienekes lands an elbow.
Dienekes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dienekes tries to advance to mount but can't.
The strikes coming from Dienekes are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dienekes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bjurstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dienekes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bjurstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dienekes is putting a hurting on Bjurstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dienekes.
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Dienekes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bjurstrom is avoiding damage well.
Dienekes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dienekes lands some shots froms side control.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjurstrom can do to turn this around?#T4#
Dienekes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjurstrom keeps working.
Dienekes moves into full mount!
Bjurstrom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bjurstrom regains half guard.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjurstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes lands strikes from half guard.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes had his way with Marco Bjurstrom in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Bjurstrom misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjurstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjurstrom is controlling Dienekes's posture.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Dienekes 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.
Bjurstrom misses with an uppercut.
Dienekes attempts a counter takedown but Bjurstrom avoids it well and moves away.
Bjurstrom swings for the body but Dienekes moves out of range.
Dienekes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Bjurstrom catches Dienekes right on the button with a cross.
Bjurstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjurstrom scores with a jab to the head.
Bjurstrom misses with a hook
#TD#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjurstrom is pulling down on Dienekes's head. It's preventing any offense from Dienekes, at least for the moment.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes throwing strikes from guard but Bjurstrom blocks nicely.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjurstrom has wrist control.
Dienekes works over Bjurstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjurstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dienekes.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bjurstrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjurstrom cracks Dienekes with a good jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot.
Bjurstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dienekes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doric Dienekes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dienekes 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Aregood drives through and clinches with Dienekes against the cage.
Aregood has a couple of punches blocked by Dienekes.
Dienekes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aregood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dienekes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aregood throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aregood. #BC2#
Dienekes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aregood letting Dienekes take a breather here.
Aregood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dienekes pulls guard. #SUB2#
Aregood is posturing up here but Dienekes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aregood tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aregood has to tap! Slick submission there by Dienekes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CFC 553
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Dienekes shoots in but Flugamine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flugamine is looking for the big counter here.
Flugamine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dienekes.
Flugamine throws a series of punches but Dienekes avoids them all with ease.
Flugamine misses with a wild body shot.
Dienekes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Flugamine. Those never looked like landing.
Flugamine throws a series of punches but Dienekes avoids them all with ease.
Flugamine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dienekes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flugamine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doric Dienekes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Flugamine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flugamine showed some decent athleticism there.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Flugamine keeps him under control.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Flugamine seems to be working for a kimura but Dienekes defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Dienekes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flugamine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flugamine's back!
Flugamine tries to roll but Dienekes sticks to his back.
Dienekes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flugamine covering up well under a series of strikes from Dienekes.
Dienekes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Flugamine could be in trouble here!
Dienekes is punishing Flugamine with strikes - can he finish him?!
Dienekes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dienekes is punishing Flugamine with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#Flugamine is rocked!
Flugamine gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 546
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Chibaclov dives in and grabs Dienekes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dienekes pushes down on Chibaclov's head and hops out.#TD#
Dienekes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dienekes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chibaclov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov 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.
Dienekes is in close to Chibaclov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Dienekes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes postures up in Chibaclov's guard and throws a big left but Chibaclov blocks it.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chibaclov's head.#T1#
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chibaclov 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.
Dienekes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dienekes trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Dienekes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chibaclov 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dienekes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chibaclov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chibaclov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a triangle but Dienekes pushes his legs off easily.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Chibaclov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chibaclov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chibaclov throwing strikes from guard but Dienekes blocks nicely.
Chibaclov stopping the sweep attempt from Dienekes.
Chibaclov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dienekes is keeping the position for now.
Dienekes is looking to sweep but instead, Chibaclov has passed into half guard.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chibaclov tries to pass to full mount but Dienekes defends it.
Chibaclov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dienekes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dienekes is holding on to half guard well.
Dienekes wants to improve his position but Chibaclov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chibaclov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Dienekes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dienekes is holding on for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dienekes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dienekes won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Chibaclov 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#
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dienekes sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Chibaclov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dienekes quickly recovers to half guard.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
Dienekes wants to get back to full guard.
Dienekes keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.
Chibaclov works his way into full mount! #T1#
Chibaclov wants to take Dienekes's back but he can't do it this time.
Chibaclov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dienekes regains half guard.#SUB2#
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dienekes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dienekes trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dienekes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Dienekes is having none of it.
Dienekes won't allow Chibaclov to pass to mount.
Chibaclov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dienekes is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Dienekes gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dienekes has Chibaclov pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dienekes is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Dienekes looking for a guillotine here but Chibaclov defends easily.
Matteo Chibaclov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chibaclov looking to pass the guard.
Dienekes is adopting a defensive guard.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dienekes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chibaclov tries to sprawl but Dienekes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Chibaclov gets back to full guard.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dienekes's guard. #REVB#
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Dienekes keeps moving.
Chibaclov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dienekes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chibaclov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dienekes's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dienekes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dienekes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chibaclov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Chibaclov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dienekes shoots in looking for a takedown but Chibaclov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dienekes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chibaclov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dienekes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chibaclov.
Doric Dienekes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Dienekes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chibaclov to the mat! Chibaclov manages to get full guard.
Chibaclov 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.#SUB2#
Dienekes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chibaclov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dienekes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chibaclov pulls down on the head and he's put Dienekes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Matteo Chibaclov 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:
CFC 538
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Dienekes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aregood moves to clinch but Dienekes breaks away #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aregood! #SUB2#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aregood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aregood down.
Aregood avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dienekes.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dienekes connects with a decent elbow.
Dienekes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aregood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dienekes connects with a decent elbow.
Aregood on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Aregood is not content to let Dienekes control the position.
Dienekes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aregood pushes Dienekes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dienekes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aregood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dienekes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Dienekes lands a shot to the head.
Dienekes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dienekes lands punches and elbows.
Dienekes is punishing Aregood with strikes - can he finish him?!#T2#
Dienekes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Aregood is trapped and Dienekes is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#Aregood is rocked!
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!
Dienekes punishes Aregood with strikes from the back mount.
Oh Aregood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dienekes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aregood hold on?!
Dienekes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aregood is looking for a way out.
Dienekes drops a big shot to the side of Aregood's head! Oh, Aregood is out! He's out cold! Dienekes jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes!
Doric Dienekes is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dienekes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lett pushes Dienekes off but Dienekes dives into side control.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Lett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes working the head and body with strikes.
Lett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#It looks like David Lett has been cut.
Lett tries to improve position but can't.
Dienekes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lett to see if he's OK.#CUT2#David Lett's cut is getting worse.
Dienekes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dienekes landing strikes. #ROC2#Lett is rocked!
Lett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dienekes's best efforts.
Lett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#Jeez, David Lett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Lett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doric Dienekes!
David Lett spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess you can't win em all...I will be back!'. |
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Event:
CFC 528
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Standish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dienekes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Standish shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Standish shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dienekes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dienekes can't do much from the bottom here.
Dienekes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Standish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dienekes keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is looking for a sweep.
Standish lands a few punches from side control.
Standish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dienekes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dienekes looking for a sweep but Standish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dienekes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dienekes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Standish putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dienekes is trying to escape the mount.
Standish controlling the position easily from mount.
Standish raining down shots from the mount!
Dienekes is working to get back to half guard.
Dienekes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Dienekes tries to get to full guard but Standish has control of the leg.
Standish working over Dienekes with some ground and pound. Dienekes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dienekes gets back to full guard.
Dienekes 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.
Dienekes 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#
Standish wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Standish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Standish moves into full guard.
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dienekes looking to pass the guard.
Standish controls Dienekes momentarily but Dienekes frees himself.
Dienekes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Standish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Standish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Standish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dienekes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dienekes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dienekes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Standish's head.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Standish has wrist control.
Standish is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Dienekes looking to sit in guard and control but Standish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dienekes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Standish wants to control from the top but Dienekes keeps moving.
Standish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Standish won't allow Dienekes to sweep him here.
Standish looking to sit in guard and control but Dienekes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Standish is looking for a triangle but Dienekes pushes his legs off easily.
Standish 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been informed that Standish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dienekes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Standish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niles Standish 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##TD#
Standish gets caught napping as Dienekes dives in and scores a takedown. Standish manages to retain guard.
Dienekes trying to control but Standish is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Standish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Standish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Standish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dienekes working some strikes from top position.
Standish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes is pushing down on Standish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Standish is fighting to maintain full guard but Dienekes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Standish defending well though.
Standish tries to get to full guard but Dienekes has control of the leg.
Dienekes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Standish is looking for a sweep. Dienekes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dienekes is looking to advance position but Standish won't allow it.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Standish is pressing down on Dienekes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dienekes trying to control the position from guard on top but Standish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dienekes stopping the sweep attempt from Standish.
Dienekes lands a couple of elbows.
Dienekes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dienekes postures up and lands a big shot to Standish's brow.
Dienekes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Standish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dienekes wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Dienekes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Standish takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doric Dienekes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dienekes looks up at the clock and then as Standish takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dienekes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Standish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dienekes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Standish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dienekes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Standish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Dienekes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Standish is looking to reverse the position.
Dienekes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dienekes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Standish is looking for a sweep.
Standish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dienekes.
Standish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dienekes's best efforts.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dienekes throwing shots but Standish is blocking nicely.
Standish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Standish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Dienekes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dienekes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Standish has wrist control.
Dienekes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Standish can do to turn this around?
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
Standish trying to keep a closed guard but Dienekes is proving a slippery customer.
Dienekes connects with a couple of short punches.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Standish keeps moving.
Dienekes passes Standish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Dienekes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Standish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dienekes.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Standish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dienekes is fending him off so far but Standish persists. Nope, Dienekes circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Standish. #TD2#
Standish closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dienekes to the mat! Dienekes manages to get full guard.
Standish throws a big right hand that misses.
Dienekes 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#
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dienekes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Standish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dienekes.
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dienekes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dienekes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Standish tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
Standish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dienekes is working away from the top position though.
Dienekes wants to control but Standish is keeping him busy.
Standish is doing well to control the position and prevent Dienekes from advancing to side control.
Dienekes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes working Standish over with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Dienekes is working for a submission of some sort.
Standish wants to control but Dienekes is keeping busy.
Dienekes is trying to control the action in half guard but Standish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dienekes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Niles Standish has been cut.
Standish tries to roll over but Dienekes keeps him under control.
Dienekes is looking to take a break and control but Standish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Standish is looking to control Dienekes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standish avoid being mounted?
Standish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dienekes.
Dienekes is nestled in close to Standish, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dienekes scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Dienekes slips a nice elbow through Standish's hands, connecting with Standish's forehead.
Dienekes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Standish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dienekes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Standish's head.
Standish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Standish is rocked!
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Standish defending well though.
Standish has hold of Dienekes's hands but Dienekes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Standish is still in real trouble! Can Dienekes finish him?
Dienekes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Standish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dienekes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dienekes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dienekes unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Standish wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dienekes celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Garibaldi Jr is looking to clinch but Dienekes is avoiding it.
Garibaldi Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garibaldi Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Dienekes circles away.
Dienekes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garibaldi Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi Jr misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dienekes postures up in Garibaldi Jr's guard and throws a big left but Garibaldi Jr blocks it.
Dienekes connects with a couple of short punches.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes landing some decent shots from guard.
Dienekes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dienekes throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dienekes trying to control but Garibaldi Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garibaldi Jr is trying to control the position but Dienekes postures up.
Dienekes cracks Garibaldi Jr with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garibaldi Jr keeping moving, preventing Dienekes from controlling successfully.
Garibaldi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dienekes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dienekes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dienekes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dienekes throws a strike but Garibaldi Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dienekes slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garibaldi Jr is breathing heavily.
Dienekes controlling the pace.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Garibaldi Jr dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Dienekes seems content to control.
Dienekes looks to land a strike but Garibaldi Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garibaldi Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Dienekes is in close to Garibaldi Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Dienekes lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dienekes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garibaldi Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dienekes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dienekes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garibaldi Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dienekes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dienekes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garibaldi Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dienekes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dienekes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Dienekes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dienekes stays in close to Garibaldi Jr's body and controls the position.
Dienekes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dienekes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dienekes is looking to work some ground and pound but Garibaldi Jr has wrist control.
Dienekes wants to control from the top but Garibaldi Jr keeps moving.
Dienekes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dienekes working some strikes from top position.
Dienekes won't allow Garibaldi Jr to sweep him here.
Dienekes throwing strikes but missing.
Dienekes trying to control but Garibaldi Jr is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doric Dienekes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Garibaldi Jr.
Garibaldi Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dienekes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dienekes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garibaldi Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dienekes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dienekes feints the counter takedown.
Garibaldi Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Dienekes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dienekes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dienekes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dienekes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dienekes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Dienekes throws a strike but Garibaldi Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dienekes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dienekes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garibaldi Jr's guard. #REVB#
Dienekes pushing down on Garibaldi Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doric Dienekes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dienekes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garibaldi Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dienekes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garibaldi Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dienekes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garibaldi Jr taking some punishment here, with Dienekes in his half guard.
Dienekes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garibaldi Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dienekes.
Dienekes thows a huge punch but Garibaldi Jr dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Dienekes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dienekes lands with a punch from half guard.
Dienekes throwing shots but Garibaldi Jr is blocking nicely.
Dienekes winds up and cracks Garibaldi Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dienekes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garibaldi Jr defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dienekes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dienekes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garibaldi Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Garibaldi Jr is rocked!
Dienekes lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Garibaldi Jr quite badly. Garibaldi Jr pulls Dienekes in close trying to recover. Dienekes postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Garibaldi Jr on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Garibaldi Jr doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doric Dienekes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Dienekes.#CL#
Dienekes has managed to clinch.
Dienekes misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Dienekes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dienekes works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Dienekes has hold of Flick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dienekes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dienekes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Flick to take his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dienekes working for the choke. #T1#
Flick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dienekes.
#SUB#
Dienekes has managed to slip his arm under Flick's chin. This could be all over... yep, Flick is tapping out! Submission win for Dienekes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doric Dienekes! |
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