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Event:
TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1# Dahlin moves to clinch but Kalliope breaks away #TD2# and Kalliope counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dahlin taking some punishment here, with Kalliope in his half guard. Dahlin tries to kick Kalliope off but Kalliope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kalliope controlling the action here. Kalliope lands with a punch from half guard. Kalliope is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dahlin! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalliope cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kalliope postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dahlin looks a forlorn figure.
Kalliope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dahlin taking shots to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kalliope looking to finish Dahlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dahlin! Kalliope has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dahlin's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalliope cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kalliope lands with some strikes. Dahlin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kalliope trying to control but Dahlin is having none of it. Kalliope in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T1# Kalliope trying to control but Dahlin is having none of it. Kalliope landing strikes from the mount and Dahlin is in trouble! Kalliope lands a big shot there that rocks Dahlin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kalliope breaks from Dahlin's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kalliope with a couple of short strikes. Kalliope landing strikes from the mount and Dahlin is in trouble! BOOM! Kalliope connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kalliope dominating with strikes here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kalliope cracks Dahlin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Dahlin is rocked! Dahlin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kalliope's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metaxas Kalliope! A victorious Metaxas Kalliope 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023 |
#R1# Dahlin misses with a head kick.
Dahlin throws a leg kick and Meight counters with a straight right hand. Dahlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A low kick from Dahlin misses and Meight counters with a left and a right that stings Dahlin. Dahlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dahlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meight checks it well. Meight replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dahlin blocks it well. Dahlin throws a head kick that half lands.
Stefan Dahlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dahlin wants to land a leg kick but Meight is out of range. Meight thinks about the counter body kick. Meight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Meight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dahlin throws a low kick, looking for Meight's leg but Meight calmly moves out of range. Dahlin throws a head kick but Meight moves out of range.
Dahlin fails to land with a series of punches.
Dahlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meight is out of range and Dahlin settles back down. Dahlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1# Dahlin throws a leg kick and Meight counters with a nice uppercut. Dahlin misses with an uppercut. Dahlin throws a head kick but Meight moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Meight misses. Dahlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Meight blocks a head kick by Dahlin.
Dahlin throws a leg kick and Meight counters with a left to the body. Dahlin throws a leg kick that is checked and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick from Dahlin lands but Meight takes it in his stride. Meight batters Dahlin with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dahlin is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Meight lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dahlin to the mat with a gruesome thud! Meight is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Uwot Meight! |
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Event:
GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Sprockets misses with a hook. Dahlin ducked under it nicely. Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dahlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sprockets's sensitive parts. Sprockets checks the leg kick. Dahlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dahlin misses with a leg kick. Sprockets checks a leg kick. Sprockets wants to land a leg kick but Dahlin is out of range. Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dahlin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sprockets feints and then cracks Dahlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dahlin down. Sprockets throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlin moves out of range easily. Sprockets pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dahlin misses with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab from Sprockets. A jab from Sprockets finds it's way through Dahlin's defenses. Sprockets throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlin. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dahlin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good work by Sprockets as he checks the leg kick. Dahlin with a nice calf kick. Dahlin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. An attempted straight right counter from Sprockets misses the target.#T1# Sprockets lands with an uppercut that bounces Dahlin off the cage and back into range. Jab from Sprockets. Dahlin ducks under a wild hook from Sprockets. Sprockets thows a left - swing and a miss! Dahlin unleashes a big counter combination but Sprockets bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dahlin checks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Dahlin misses the target. Dahlin throws a head kick that Sprockets semi-blocks.
Sprockets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sprockets throws a body kick that misses and Dahlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sprockets looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Dahlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sprockets misses with an uppercut. Dahlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dahlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A slapping body kick lands there for Dahlin. Sprockets throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlin. Dahlin moves out of range of the body kick from Sprockets.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dahlin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sprockets blocks a head kick by Dahlin.
Dahlin throws a nice inside leg kick. Dahlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprockets.#T2# Sprockets throws a low kick, looking for Dahlin's leg but Dahlin calmly moves out of range. Dahlin only half commits to the counter leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Dahlin.
Dahlin checks a low kick from Sprockets. Dahlin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Dahlin. Sprockets scores with a nice body kick.
Dahlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlin throws a nice inside leg kick. Dahlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sprockets misses with a low kick.
Dahlin is looking to score with low kicks. Sprockets moves out of range of the leg kick from Dahlin. Dahlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dahlin throws a head kick that misses. Dahlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sprockets checks it well. Dahlin tries to work over Sprockets's front leg with a kick but Sprockets checks it. Dahlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sprockets swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sprockets is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dahlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# Dahlin looks to throw the jab but Sprockets is out of range. Dahlin throws a solid leg kick but Sprockets takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dahlin. Dahlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sprockets tries to land a front kick but Dahlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dahlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprockets. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dahlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sprockets has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sprockets and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A telegraphed right hand from Sprockets misses the target. Dahlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprockets. Sprockets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dahlin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dahlin blocks the body kick.
Dahlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sprockets throws a leg kick that misses. Dahlin throws a head kick but Sprockets moves out of range.
Sprockets misses with a right hand and Dahlin counters with a good low kick that Sprockets was not able to check. Dahlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dahlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sprockets. Sprockets is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A solid leg kick lands there for Dahlin.
#T4# Dahlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sprockets swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dahlin moves out of range of the strikes. As Sprockets backs off Dahlin throws a huge counter combo but Sprockets manages to avoid it all. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sprockets tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Dahlin clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sprockets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dahlin's brow. Dahlin dodges an elbow strike from Sprockets.
Sprockets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dahlin tries to break free but Sprockets pushes him back against the cage. Dahlin is trying to break the clinch but Sprockets is controlling him.#BC2# Dahlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big left from Sprockets misses. Sprockets misses with an uppercut. Sprockets thows a left - swing and a miss! Sprockets avoids the head kick by Dahlin.
Dahlin moves in looking to clinch but Sprockets pushes him off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sprockets throws a hook but Dahlin blocks it. Dahlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprockets throws a wild body kick that Dahlin sees coming a mile off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Dahlin will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sprockets throws a push kick but Dahlin slaps the foot to one side. Dahlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sprockets. Sprockets avoids the head kick by Dahlin.
Stefan Dahlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sprockets misses with a low kick.
Dahlin flicks out a counter leg kick but Sprockets steps away. Dahlin with the inside leg kick. Sprockets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dahlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sprockets manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dahlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sprockets throws a head kick but Dahlin moves out of range.
Sprockets bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dahlin lands a high kick!
Sprockets connects with a solid leg kick. Dahlin scores with a leg kick.
Dahlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sprockets. That did some damage! Nice uppercut there from Sprockets. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sprockets checks the leg kick. Dahlin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sprockets. Dahlin is looking to chop away at Sprockets's legs. Dahlin misses with a head kick.
#T1# Dahlin tries to bum rush Sprockets with a series of wild strikes but Sprockets uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dahlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sprockets's sensitive parts. Good leg kick by Dahlin. A big right from Sprockets misses. Dahlin throws a leg kick which misses Sprockets's front leg but catches the back leg as Sprockets tries to avoid it. Sprockets lands a head kick. Dahlin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Dahlin feints and then cracks Sprockets's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sprockets down. Stefan Dahlin seems to be getting the better of the standup. A big right from Sprockets misses. Dahlin unleashes a big counter combination but Sprockets bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A swing and a miss from Sprockets. Dahlin throws a low kick, looking for Sprockets's leg but Sprockets calmly moves out of range. Sprockets throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dahlin avoids it. Dahlin moves out of range of the body kick. Sprockets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sprockets avoids the head kick by Dahlin.
Dahlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A leg kick checked by Sprockets. Sprockets takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sprockets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sprockets tries to land a leg kick but Dahlin saw it coming and moves away.
#T2# Dahlin is looking to chop away at Sprockets's legs. Sprockets lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sprockets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Sprockets on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dahlin misses with a low kick. A big left from Sprockets misses. Dahlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sprockets. That did some damage! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sprockets checks a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sprockets, as that shot connected.
Dahlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dahlin works over Sprockets's head and body with a nice combination. Sprockets stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dahlin. Dahlin throws the kick towards the body but Sprockets avoids it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dahlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sprockets has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sprockets and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dahlin misses with a head kick.
Sprockets avoids the head kick by Dahlin.
Sprockets moves out of range of the body kick from Dahlin.
Dahlin throws a leg kick and Sprockets counters with a nice body kick.
Sprockets has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Dahlin is breathing heavily.#T3# Sprockets misses with a straight right. Sprockets throws a shot from downtown. Dahlin moves away and avoids it. Dahlin only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dahlin tried to score with a low kick but Sprockets checks it. Sprockets scores with a head kick.
Sprockets throws a head kick that misses. Sprockets scores with a kick to the midsection. Sprockets paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dahlin avoids the head kick by Sprockets.
Dahlin with a nice calf kick. Dahlin defending well as Sprockets loads up on a big left hand. Dahlin fails in his attempt to clinch. Good leg kick by Dahlin. Dahlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dahlin ducks under a wild hook from Sprockets. Dahlin tries to land a leg kick but Sprockets saw it coming and moves away.
Sprockets connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahlin's hands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dahlin misses with a two punch combination.
Sprockets scores with a spinning back kick!#T4# Sprockets checks a leg kick. Sprockets checks the leg kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sprockets checks a leg kick. Sprockets checks a leg kick nicely. Sprockets feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sprockets tried to score with a low kick but Dahlin checks it. Sprockets throws a body kick that misses and Dahlin counters with a slapping leg kick. Dahlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sprockets has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sprockets throws a looping overhand right but Dahlin ducks down to avoid it. Sprockets misses with a hook. Dahlin ducked under it nicely. Sprockets throws a jab when Dahlin was well out of range. Dahlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sprockets sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dahlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprockets moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Donk. Dahlin catches Sprockets right on the button with a cross. Sprockets connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dahlin momentarily.
Dahlin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sprockets misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stefan Dahlin will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Sprockets's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Sprockets throws a hook but Dahlin blocks it. A head kick misses from Sprockets. Dahlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sprockets throws a hook but Dahlin avoids it easily. Sprockets throws a front kick aimed at Dahlin's knee but Dahlin avoids it well. A left and a right from Dahlin both land. Nice combination. Dahlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sprockets throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Dahlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprockets. A nice inside leg kick there by Sprockets. That's going to slow Dahlin down. Dahlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sprockets. Dahlin throws a low kick but Sprockets avoids it. An inside leg kick from Dahlin misses. Dahlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sprockets. Dahlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprockets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprockets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlin.
Dahlin moves out of range of the body kick. Sprockets throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlin. Dahlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Sprockets is wise to it.#T1# Dahlin blocks a leg kick. Dahlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some bone on bone action there as Sprockets checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sprockets blocks a head kick by Dahlin.
Dahlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Sprockets lands but Dahlin takes it in his stride. Dahlin throws a sloppy head kick and Sprockets moves out of range easily. Sprockets tried to counter with a leg kick but Dahlin avoided it. A head kick misses from Dahlin. Dahlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dahlin throws a sloppy head kick and Sprockets moves out of range easily. Dahlin fails in his attempt to clinch. Dahlin avoids a kick to the body.
Sprockets throws a shot from downtown. Dahlin moves away and avoids it. Sprockets looks to land a body kick but Dahlin moved away. Nice uppercut there from Dahlin. Dahlin connects with a leg kick. Dahlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Sprockets tries to land a front kick but Dahlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A telegraphed right hand from Sprockets misses the target. Sprockets misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dahlin throws out a loose jab but Sprockets uses good head movement to avoid it. Dahlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dahlin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sprockets. That did some damage! Dahlin throws a leg kick but Sprockets sees it coming and moves out of range. Sprockets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dahlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dahlin wants to land a leg kick but Sprockets is out of range. Dahlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sprockets is able to avoid easily. Sprockets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprockets connects with a right hand. Dahlin shakes it off. Dahlin throws a nice outside leg kick. Dahlin misses with a low kick.
Dahlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sprockets throws out a loose jab but Dahlin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Dahlin misses with a body kick. Dahlin avoids the head kick by Sprockets.
A jab from Sprockets misses. Sprockets misses with a body kick. Dahlin is looking to score with low kicks. Sprockets thinks about countering with a body kick. Sprockets checks a leg kick. A jab from Sprockets does it's job there. An inside leg kick from Sprockets misses. Spacely Sprockets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid leg kick lands there for Dahlin.
Sprockets throws a head kick but Dahlin moves out of range.
Dahlin misses with a few strikes there.
Sprockets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sprockets checks a leg kick. Sprockets throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlin. Dahlin misses with a head kick.
Dahlin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4# Dahlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sprockets. Dahlin scores with a nice body kick.
Dahlin connects with a leg kick. Dahlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. 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! Dahlin slips a straight right by Sprockets. Dahlin throws a low kick but Sprockets moves out of range easily. Dahlin moves out of range as Sprockets strikes. Dahlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dahlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sprockets is able to avoid easily. Dahlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sprockets checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dahlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sprockets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sprockets connects with a nice looking jab.
Dahlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sprockets has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A slapping leg kick lands for Dahlin.
Stefan Dahlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sprockets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dahlin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Stefan Dahlin. I've got Dahlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Dahlin! |
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Event:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1# Dahlin misses with a head kick.
Dahlin lands a head kick!
Sprockets chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dahlin can pounce on him.
#CL# Sprockets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dahlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sprockets. Dahlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Dahlin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dahlin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dahlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sprockets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Dahlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dahlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sprockets. Dahlin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick from Dahlin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sprockets moves out of range of the body kick from Dahlin.
Sprockets takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Sprockets has Dahlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Sprockets throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1# Sprockets has Dahlin pressed against the cage, preventing Dahlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dahlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Sprockets pulls Dahlin into guard.
Sprockets definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sprockets trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Dahlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sprockets will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Dahlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sprockets is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Sprockets is looking for a triangle but Dahlin pushes his legs off easily.
Sprockets bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahlin's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2# Dahlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sprockets stands and throws Dahlin's legs to the side, diving into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Dahlin manages to get back to half guard. Sprockets working over Dahlin with some ground and pound. Dahlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sprockets in particular looking to stall. Dahlin is trying to maintain the position but Sprockets is very close to passing his half guard. Sprockets content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dahlin trying to control but Sprockets postures up.
#SUB2# Dahlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sprockets pulls his head out easily. Sprockets content to control rather than advance. #T3# Dahlin is looking to control Sprockets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dahlin avoid being mounted? Sprockets performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2# Dahlin looking for submissions off his back. Dahlin taking some punishment here, with Sprockets in his half guard. Dahlin wants to get back to full guard. Sprockets controlling the pace. Sprockets continues to stall. More hug and hope from Sprockets.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sprockets is thwarting Dahlin's attempts to control the position. Dahlin is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dahlin trying to control here.
Sprockets scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sprockets with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ground and pound from Sprockets. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Dahlin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sprockets looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Sprockets lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spacely Sprockets 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# Dahlin misses with a body kick. Sprockets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dahlin. Dahlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL# Sprockets clinches. Sprockets lands a nice elbow. Sprockets lands an elbow that stopped Dahlin in his tracks for a moment. Dahlin dodges an elbow strike from Sprockets.
Dahlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sprockets looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dahlin is trying to break the clinch but Sprockets has him pressed against the cage. Dahlin blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Dahlin breaks the clinch.
Dahlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sprockets circles away quickly and effectively. Dahlin takes a swing at Sprockets's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sprockets tried to score with a low kick but Dahlin checks it. Dahlin misses with a straight left. Dahlin throws a head kick but Sprockets moves out of range.
Sprockets is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dahlin. Dahlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dahlin throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL# Sprockets closes the distance and pushes Dahlin back into the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sprockets lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1# Sprockets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dahlin has had enough of the clinch but Sprockets keeps him there for the moment. Sprockets can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sprockets. #TD# Sprockets pulls guard successfully.
Dahlin wants to stand but Sprockets has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sprockets 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# Dahlin has hold of Sprockets's hands but Sprockets slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Sprockets is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dahlin wants to control the action here but instead Sprockets manages to pass to full mount! Dahlin tries to hold on but Sprockets postures up. Dahlin working to try and regain half guard.
Sprockets unloading with bombs!#T2# Sprockets controlling the position easily from mount. Sprockets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahlin can do to turn this around? Dahlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Sprockets controlling his opponent. Sprockets'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. Sprockets avoids the attempt from Dahlin to control. Sprockets controlling from mount. Dahlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Sprockets working the ground and pound effectively.
Sprockets scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dahlin?
Sprockets takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Spacely Sprockets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Sprockets putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! BOOM! Sprockets connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dahlin tries to buck Sprockets off but he can't manage it. Dahlin tries to hold on but Sprockets postures up. Sprockets controlling from the full mount. Sprockets prevents Dahlin from getting the reversal. Dahlin tries to hold on but Sprockets pushes him away. Sprockets connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dahlin wants to hold on but Sprockets pushes him away. Dahlin is trying desperately to improve position. Sprockets scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dahlin?
Sprockets controlling from mount. Sprockets landing strikes from the mount.#T4# Sprockets fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sprockets controlling the pace for now. Dahlin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sprockets landing strikes from the mount. Sprockets 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. Dahlin working to try and regain half guard.
Dahlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sprockets controlling from mount. Sprockets working Dahlin over with strikes here. Sprockets landing strikes from the mount. Sprockets controlling the position easily from mount. Sprockets unloading with bombs! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spacely Sprockets dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# No joy there for Dahlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sprockets throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dahlin misses with a body kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL# Sprockets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dahlin misses with some punches.
Sprockets lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Stefan Dahlin has been cut. Sprockets misses with an elbow strike.
Sprockets looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sprockets lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dahlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Sprockets has double underhooks. Sprockets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dahlin. #TD# Sprockets jumps into guard, dragging Dahlin to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dahlin wants to stand but Sprockets has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Dahlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dahlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Sprockets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dahlin defends it easily. Dahlin being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Dahlin wants to get up but he can't break Sprockets's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dahlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sprockets swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sprockets manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dahlin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Sprockets controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Further stalling from Sprockets. Sprockets has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Dahlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sprockets stacks Dahlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sprockets! Dahlin wants to control but Sprockets postures up. Sprockets is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dahlin's shoulder. That is not cool. Dahlin can't do much from the bottom here. Dahlin tries to buck Sprockets off but Sprockets is having none of it. Sprockets cracks Dahlin with a big right hand but Dahlin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sprockets scoring with punches from side control. #T3# Sprockets taking a breather here. Dahlin can't do much from the bottom here. Dahlin being controlled for a moment. Dahlin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Dahlin is trying to improve his position. Sprockets landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dahlin is looking for a sweep. Sprockets just content to control the position. Dahlin is looking to regain half guard here but Sprockets keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Dahlin is trying to control Sprockets's posture but Sprockets avoids it. Sprockets cracks Dahlin with a big elbow. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Sprockets working the ground and pound. Spacely Sprockets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dahlin is letting Sprockets control him for a moment. Sprockets working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Dahlin is trying to control Sprockets's posture but Sprockets avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Spacely Sprockets showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sprockets, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spacely Sprockets! An out of breath Spacely Sprockets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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