Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Stroganov has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Stroganov has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Stroganov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dibiassi trying to keep a closed guard but Stroganov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dibiassi wants to stand up but Stroganov is controlling him.
Stroganov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dibiassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stroganov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroganov with a nice head shot there.
Dibiassi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stroganov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi is wriggling around but Stroganov manages to pass to half guard.
Stroganov lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroganov lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Stroganov working over Dibiassi with some ground and pound. Dibiassi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi won't allow Stroganov to pass to mount.
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. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi tries to kick Stroganov off in order to stand up. Stroganov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stroganov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dibiassi!
Stroganov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stroganov 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.
Dibiassi is bucking up trying to escape but Stroganov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that Stroganov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stroganov unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibiassi tries to buck Stroganov off but he can't manage it.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dibiassi taking shots to the head.
Stroganov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dibiassi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dibiassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stroganov controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Stroganov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stroganov working Dibiassi over with strikes here. #T3#
Stroganov prevents Dibiassi from getting the reversal.
Stroganov lands a big shot there that rocks Dibiassi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dibiassi is squirming around, avoiding Stroganov's attempts to control the action.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibiassi wants to control but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov wants to control the pace but Dibiassi is squirming around nicely.
Stroganov with the ground and pound from mount.
Stroganov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dibiassi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stroganov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dibiassi hang on?
Stroganov dominating with strikes here.
Stroganov cracks Dibiassi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroganov landing punches. #ROC#Dibiassi is rocked!
Dibiassi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dibiassi is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
Stroganov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stroganov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dibiassi covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
A very excited looking Viktor Stroganov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Dibiassi tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Dibiassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Asakura is wise to it.
Dibiassi lands a front kick.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura has his takedown stuffed
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Dibiassi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura tries to score a body lock takedown but Dibiassi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Dibiassi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dibiassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Dibiassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Asakura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dibiassi.#CL2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dibiassi prevents it.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asakura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dibiassi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dibiassi lands with a right to the head.
Asakura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dibiassi throws a head punch that misses.
Dibiassi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi stalling.
Asakura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Asakura dives in for a single leg takedown but Dibiassi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Dibiassi pulls guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dibiassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Asakura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dibiassi seems keen to control Asakura's posture.
Asakura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asakura trying to control the action but Dibiassi is working from the bottom.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Dibiassi can't do much from the bottom here.
Asakura tries to move to mount but Dibiassi blocks the move with his legs.
Asakura grinds an elbow into Dibiassi's temple. #T4##SUB#
Asakura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Asakura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asakura working away.
Dibiassi is pushing Asakura's head away, looking to escape. Asakura manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Asakura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Asakura prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Asakura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dibiassi struggling a bit here.
Dibiassi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dibiassi 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#
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Dibiassi counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi stalling.
Dibiassi letting Asakura take a breather here.
Asakura tries to circle away but Dibiassi has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Asakura looking to stall.
Dibiassi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dibiassi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dibiassi misses with a body punch.
Dibiassi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dibiassi fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dibiassi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dibiassi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asakura. #TD2#
Dibiassi successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dibiassi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dibiassi is looking to stand up but Asakura isn't so interested in that idea.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Dibiassi keeps moving.
Asakura pushes down on Dibiassi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Dibiassi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but Dibiassi defending well.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Asakura is controlling him
Dibiassi is in trouble now - Asakura has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Dibiassi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Asakura. #SUB#
Asakura wants to finish this one by submission but Dibiassi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Asakura.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4##SUB#
Asakura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dibiassi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Dibiassi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Asakura controlling his opponent.
Dibiassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Asakura has a good base and remains in mount.
Mikuru Asakura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Asakura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dibiassi is surviving well by controlling Asakura's body position as best he can.
Asakura controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dibiassi scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dibiassi can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Dibiassi staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dibiassi clinches up with Asakura and pushes him back against the cage.
Dibiassi lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Asakura has hold of one of Dibiassi's legs. Dibiassi is fighting the takedown attempt but Asakura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Dibiassi pushes Asakura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.
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!
Dibiassi fails with the takedown.
Asakura tries to counter with a takedown but Dibiassi is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibiassi.#CL2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dibiassi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura has Dibiassi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dibiassi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dibiassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dibiassi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is pressed up against the cage. Asakura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dibiassi down to the mat. Dibiassi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asakura is defended easily by Dibiassi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikuru Asakura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Dibiassi. Dibiassi maintains the clinch.
Asakura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dibiassi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dibiassi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Asakura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibiassi's elbow.
Dibiassi fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dibiassi is working Asakura over against the cage.
Asakura wants a takedown.
Dibiassi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asakura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dibiassi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi lands a body shot.
Mikuru Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joey Dibiassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dibiassi 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dibiassi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1#
Master swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dibiassi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Master throws a poor cross that misses
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Master lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dibiassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Master connects with a looping right hand.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dibiassi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dibiassi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Master tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dibiassi misses the target.
Master throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Dibiassi moves into the clinch.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dibiassi prevents a body shot from Master.
Dibiassi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dibiassi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dibiassi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Dibiassi.
Master misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master wants to clinch up but Dibiassi keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Dibiassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Master with a jab.
Dibiassi shoots and misses
and Master counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dibiassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Master.
Dibiassi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Master fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dibiassi, pushing him back against the cage.
Master lands a body punch.
Dibiassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dibiassi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dibiassi lands with a short shot to the head.
Master wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Master wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dibiassi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dibiassi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Master up against the cage.#BC2#
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Master wants to clinch up but Dibiassi keeps it at a distance.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Dibiassi pushes Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Dibiassi tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Dibiassi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibiassi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibiassi.
Dibiassi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Dibiassi on the inside. #ROC#Master is rocked!#TD#
Dibiassi manages to pull guard.
Master is still in real trouble! Can Dibiassi finish him?#ES#
Dibiassi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dibiassi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch.
Master misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Master rushes Dibiassi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dibiassi.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibiassi. #BC#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Master throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Master throws a combination that misses
and Dibiassi counters with an inside leg kick.
Dibiassi is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Master like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Master from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Dibiassi!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Robins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Robins.
Dibiassi throws a series of strikes that have Robins backpedaling.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robins throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range. #CL2#
Dibiassi forces Robins back against the cage and clinches.
Dibiassi gets through Robins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robins misses with a punch to the body.
Robins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Robins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dibiassi just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dibiassi missing with knees to the body.
Dibiassi is stalling here.
Robins wants to stall. #T1#
Dibiassi tries to work over Robins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robins letting Dibiassi take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dibiassi moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dibiassi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robins.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Robins thows a body kick. Dibiassi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robins throws a leg kick
and Dibiassi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robins misses with the body kick
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robins keeps Dibiassi at a distance using the push kick.
Tony Robins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robins misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Dibiassi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Robins throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dibiassi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Robins!
Tony Robins very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cornouhov tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cornouhov.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Cornouhov misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dibiassi there.
Cornouhov moves in looking to clinch but Dibiassi pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Cornouhov. #T1#
Dibiassi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gherman Cornouhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dibiassi cracks a nice hook into Cornouhov's ribs.
Dibiassi is looking to chop away at Cornouhov's legs.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Cornouhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Cornouhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cornouhov misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi counters with a left to the body.
Cornouhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cornouhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cornouhov looks to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Cornouhov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dibiassi is out of range.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornouhov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cornouhov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov misses with a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cornouhov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cornouhov throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Cornouhov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibiassi's sensitive parts.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Cornouhov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cornouhov but Cornouhov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Cornouhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dibiassi circles away.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dibiassi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dibiassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornouhov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cornouhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Cornouhov wants to clinch.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick from Cornouhov lands but Dibiassi takes it in his stride.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cornouhov misses with a head kick. #T4#
Cornouhov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Cornouhov is looking to chop away at Dibiassi's legs.
Dibiassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Cornouhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cornouhov avoids a kick to the body.
Cornouhov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornouhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cornouhov tries to work over Dibiassi's front leg with a kick but Dibiassi checks it.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Cornouhov.
Dibiassi cracks Cornouhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cornouhov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cornouhov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dibiassi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cornouhov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dibiassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cornouhov. Cornouhov obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Dibiassi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cornouhov ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov throws a leg kick
and Cornouhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dibiassi blocks the low kick.
Cornouhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornouhov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Cornouhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Dibiassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cornouhov trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Dibiassi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Dibiassi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Dibiassi tries to throw a body punch but Cornouhov avoids it by throwing Dibiassi back against the cage.
Dibiassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibiassi.
Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dibiassi slows down the pace here.
Dibiassi lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it.#BC2#
Dibiassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cornouhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Dibiassi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Cornouhov misses with an uppercut.
Dibiassi swinging wildly here.
Dibiassi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornouhov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dibiassi.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dibiassi is able to avoid easily.
Cornouhov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cornouhov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A punch combination from Cornouhov misses.
Dibiassi throws a looping overhand right but Cornouhov ducks down to avoid it.
Cornouhov misses with a low kick.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Cornouhov moved out of range nicely.
Cornouhov is looking to clinch.
Dibiassi is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Cornouhov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornouhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cornouhov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick but Cornouhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cornouhov feints and then cracks Dibiassi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibiassi down.
Cornouhov throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cornouhov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Cornouhov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi moves in close and cracks Cornouhov with a massive right hand! Cornouhov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dibiassi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Dibiassi!
In defeat, Gherman Cornouhov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes we win , sometimes we lose , thats just part of life.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Dibiassi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Dibiassi.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dibiassi.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dibiassi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Dibiassi lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dibiassi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dibiassi thumps Jackson with a low kick.#T1#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Dibiassi does no damage.
Dibiassi feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Dibiassi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dibiassi lands a jab-cross combination.
Dibiassi shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dibiassi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dibiassi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Jackson misses with a combination
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dibiassi! But no joy.
Dibiassi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dibiassi connects with the punch.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dibiassi connects with the punch.
Dibiassi feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Dibiassi lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Dibiassi finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dibiassi.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dibiassi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dibiassi tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Dibiassi counters with a one-two to the body.
Dibiassi shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Dibiassi both land. Nice combination.
Dibiassi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
Dibiassi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dibiassi.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dibiassi with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dibiassi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dibiassi thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Dibiassi finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Dibiassi's head but Dibiassi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dibiassi dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dibiassi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dibiassi.
Jab by Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dibiassi scores with a hook.
Dibiassi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dibiassi scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dibiassi's corner calls for a 1-2. Dibiassi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Dibiassi, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left and a right from Dibiassi both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibiassi stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dibiassi!
Dibiassi lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dibiassi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibiassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dibiassi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dibiassi throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Dibiassi checks it
and Dibiassi counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dibiassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dibiassi counters with an inside leg kick.
Dibiassi lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dibiassi. That's going to slow Jackson down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dibiassi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Dibiassi moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Dibiassi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.
Dibiassi lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dibiassi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dibiassi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dibiassi lands with an overhand left.
Dibiassi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
A cross from Dibiassi lands.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Dibiassi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dibiassi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dibiassi connects with an inside leg kick.
Dibiassi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range. #T3#
Dibiassi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Duane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a hook. Dibiassi ducked under it nicely.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dibiassi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Dibiassi.
Duane Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Dibiassi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Dibiassi moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibiassi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dibiassi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dibiassi throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dibiassi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Dibiassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dibiassi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Dibiassi throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Dibiassi misses with a double jab.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dibiassi lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Dibiassi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dibiassi 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Dibiassi saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Jackson misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dibiassi. That one must have hurt.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dibiassi lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Dibiassi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Dibiassi jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Dibiassi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
Dibiassi lands a head kick!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dibiassi counter with a right hand.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Dibiassi moved away.
Dibiassi tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dibiassi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#T2#
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Dibiassi does no damage.
Dibiassi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dibiassi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Dibiassi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Dibiassi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Dibiassi scores with a leg kick.
Dibiassi scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Jab from Jackson.
Dibiassi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Dibiassi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duane Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dibiassi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Dibiassi scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Dibiassi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dibiassi checks it well.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Dibiassi counters with an outside leg kick.
Dibiassi connects with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dibiassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dibiassi lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Joey Dibiassi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dibiassi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dibiassi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Dibiassi didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit catches Dibiassi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dibiassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Dibiassi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit catches Dibiassi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dibiassi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dibiassi thinking.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Dibiassi down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lunges at Dibiassi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dibiassi's hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dibiassi. Dibiassi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dibiassi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD2#
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and Dibiassi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dibiassi looks OK. Sitsongrit waves Dibiassi back to his feet!#ROC2#Dibiassi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dibiassi's body.
Oh Dibiassi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dibiassi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit cracks Dibiassi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dibiassi falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Dibiassi to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dibiassi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratchanasak Sitsongrit!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Jones looks to throw the jab but Dibiassi is out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Dibiassi avoids it easily.
Dibiassi throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Dibiassi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Dibiassi shrugs off. #T1#
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones prevents Dibiassi from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones takes a swing at Dibiassi's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Jones is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Dibiassi has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps control of Dibiassi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Dibiassi controls the action. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T4#
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Dibiassi tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dibiassi.
Dibiassi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jackson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Dibiassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones cracks Dibiassi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dibiassi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Dibiassi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.#CL2#
Dibiassi gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dibiassi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Dibiassi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dibiassi. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibiassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
It looked like Dibiassi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones wants to clinch but Dibiassi slips to the side
and Dibiassi counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones working aggressively here. #BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Dibiassi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Dibiassi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Dibiassi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dibiassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dibiassi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dibiassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Dibiassi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Dibiassi is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has Dibiassi pressed against the cage, preventing Dibiassi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dibiassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Dibiassi against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Dibiassi.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Dibiassi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC#
Dibiassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dibiassi blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jackson Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jones has Dibiassi up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jackson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dibiassi wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dibiassi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Dibiassi up against the cage.
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!
Jones gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it.
Dibiassi can't break the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dibiassi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dibiassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dibiassi. #T4#
Dibiassi takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibiassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Dibiassi working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Dibiassi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jones rushes Dibiassi and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Jones!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Song misses with a takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Song fails with the takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Dibiassi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Song shoots and misses
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Song is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.#T1#
Dibiassi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Song out cold! Song corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Dibiassi!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dibiassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibiassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Dibiassi misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dibiassi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dibiassi tries to clinch up.
Donk. Dibiassi catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Dibiassi throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dibiassi lands a jab.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dibiassi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dibiassi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dibiassi pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dibiassi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.

Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dibiassi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a push kick but Dibiassi slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Dibiassi shakes it off.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dibiassi moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dibiassi is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dibiassi is trying to escape back to his feet but Jackson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dibiassi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Dibiassi is trying to improve his position.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Dibiassi is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson has control of an arm but Dibiassi manages to advance to Jackson's back!
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from getting a body triangle.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Jackson is trying to shake Dibiassi off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Dibiassi won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Dibiassi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Dibiassi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dibiassi misses with the combination.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Dibiassi moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Dibiassi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Dibiassi with a jab.
Dibiassi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dibiassi's waist but Dibiassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi is looking to clinch.
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 Duane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Dibiassi.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Dibiassi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dibiassi feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Dibiassi's leg. Dibiassi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Dibiassi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Dibiassi.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dibiassi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dibiassi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dibiassi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dibiassi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Dibiassi.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dibiassi pinned against the cage. Dibiassi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Dibiassi wants to counter with a clinch but Jackson pushes him away.
Dibiassi throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Dibiassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dibiassi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dibiassi throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dibiassi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Dibiassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Dibiassi avoids it.
Dibiassi scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dibiassi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson 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.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Dibiassi's temple.
Dibiassi has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dibiassi won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson stops Dibiassi from getting back to his feet.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson prevents Dibiassi from improving his position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Dibiassi's hands, connecting with Dibiassi's forehead.
Jackson working Dibiassi over with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Dibiassi is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Jackson 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#
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Dibiassi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dibiassi.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dibiassi to counter with a crisp jab.
Dibiassi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dibiassi lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Dibiassi avoids it.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Dibiassi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Dibiassi saw that one coming.
Jackson 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.
Dibiassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duane Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dibiassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dibiassi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Dibiassi.#T1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dibiassi tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dibiassi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dibiassi - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dibiassi. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dibiassi avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dibiassi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dibiassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dibiassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Dibiassi moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi fails to land with a series of punches.
Dibiassi lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. #T2#
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Dibiassi scores with a nice strike.
Dibiassi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dibiassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dibiassi.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dibiassi. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dibiassi. #T3#
Dibiassi checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dibiassi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dibiassi cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Dibiassi as he checks the leg kick.
Dibiassi misses with a head kick.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dibiassi looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Dibiassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Dibiassi blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dibiassi throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dibiassi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dibiassi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dibiassi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Dibiassi.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dibiassi works the jab nicely.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Dibiassi, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Dibiassi against the cage but Dibiassi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dibiassi feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Dibiassi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dibiassi is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dibiassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Dibiassi!

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
A punch combination from Dibiassi misses.
Dibiassi moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak.
Some wild striking there from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wawrzyniak lands with a right hand.
Dibiassi thumps Wawrzyniak with a low kick.
Dibiassi slips under a jab.
Dibiassi walks into a stiff left hand from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi moves out of range as Wawrzyniak strikes.
Wawrzyniak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wawrzyniak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dibiassi in his tracks. #CL#
Dibiassi clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawrzyniak lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dibiassi is trying to pull guard but Wawrzyniak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi is looking to break free of the clinch but Wawrzyniak has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
A right hand to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Dibiassi jumps guard but Wawrzyniak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dibiassi is trying to pull guard but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dibiassi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.#T3#
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dibiassi tries to break free but Wawrzyniak pushes him back against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wawrzyniak smiles and moves away. #T4#
Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Wawrzyniak lands.#CL2#
Wawrzyniak gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wawrzyniak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dibiassi's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Wawrzyniak gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawrzyniak.
Dibiassi tries to circle away but Wawrzyniak has him pinned against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Wawrzyniak.
A nice left hand lands by Wawrzyniak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawrzyniak is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Dibiassi takes a shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak presses Dibiassi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wawrzyniak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak works on Dibiassi's body with a couple of short punches.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside. #T3#
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wawrzyniak gets through Dibiassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibiassi.
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Wawrzyniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Wawrzyniak. #T4#
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Wawrzyniak has him pressed against the cage.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wawrzyniak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Wawrzyniak.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a shot to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Wawrzyniak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dibiassi with a nice calf kick.
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown attempt from Dibiassi. Dibiassi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wawrzyniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dibiassi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dibiassi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak.#CL#
Dibiassi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wawrzyniak, pushing him back against the cage.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawrzyniak cracks Dibiassi with a nice body shot.
Wawrzyniak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawrzyniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibiassis head.
Wawrzyniak is working Dibiassi over against the cage.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawrzyniak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a nice uppercut.
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak is leaning against Dibiassi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak - that landed with a thud.
Wawrzyniak digs a right hand underneath Dibiassi's ribcage. Dibiassi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawrzyniak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawrzyniak.
Still in the clinch, Wawrzyniak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wawrzyniak. #T3#
Wawrzyniak scores with a shot to the side of Dibiassi's head.
Wawrzyniak lands with a short shot to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak pushes Dibiassi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Wawrzyniak as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
A short body shot lands from Wawrzyniak as the two fighters clinch.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wawrzyniak scores with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wawrzyniak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibiassi backwards. #T4#
Wawrzyniak lands a body shot.
Wawrzyniak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wawrzyniak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands an uppercut.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
Wawrzyniak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawrzyniak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dibiassi or not.
Wawrzyniak lands with a left to the head.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wawrzyniak.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
A short right from Wawrzyniak on the inside.
Joey Dibiassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawrzyniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dibiassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wawrzyniak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!

Tobiasz Wawrzyniak wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Packin is looking to clinch.
Packin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Packin avoids them all with ease.
Dibiassi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packin tries to clinch up.
Packin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dibiassi circles away quickly and effectively.
Dibiassi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Dibiassi. #CL#
Packin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dibiassi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dibiassi controls his hands.
Dibiassi has had enough of the clinch but Packin keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Packin breaks the clinch.
Packin connects with a crisp jab.
Packin tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dibiassi is defended easily by Packin.#CL#
Packin drives through and clinches with Dibiassi against the cage.
Dibiassi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Packin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packin with a knee to the head.
Dibiassi is trying to force a seperation but Packin has the dominant position.#BC2#
Dibiassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dibiassi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Packin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dibiassi somewhat.
Rodney Packin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dibiassi.#T2##CL#
Packin moves into the clinch.
Dibiassi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Packin gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch.
Dibiassi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Packin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Packin wants it to stay on the feet.
Packin is looking to clinch but Dibiassi is avoiding it.
Packin moves in looking to clinch but Dibiassi pushes him off.
Dibiassi misses with the combination.
Dibiassi looks winded!
Dibiassi misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Packin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Dibiassi is trying to break the clinch but Packin is controlling him.
Dibiassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dibiassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiassi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dibiassi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Packin breaks from the clinch.
Dibiassi swats away the attempt to clinch by Packin.
Dibiassi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packin connects with a nice looking jab.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dibiassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packin darts in trying to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Packin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dibiassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dibiassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dibiassi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dibiassi slips a jab from Packin.
Dibiassi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dibiassi.
Packin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dibiassi's waist but Dibiassi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Packin off to one side.
Dibiassi is looking for the big counter here.
Packin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dibiassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packin slips a jab and a cross from Dibiassi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packin tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dibiassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Packin backs off Dibiassi throws a huge counter combo but Packin manages to avoid it all.
Packin wants to clinch up but Dibiassi keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dibiassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Packin.
Packin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dibiassi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dibiassi's head backwards.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dibiassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packin tries to clinch up but Dibiassi circles away and keeps his distance.
Packin wants to clinch
and Dibiassi counters with a series of strikes. Packin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dibiassi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joey Dibiassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodney Packin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi shoots in but no luck this time.
Packin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiassi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dibiassi unleashes a big counter combination but Packin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packin tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dibiassi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Dibiassi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Packin sneaks out the side door and pushes Dibiassi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dibiassi is breathing heavily.
Dibiassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packin.
Packin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dibiassi tries to sprawl out of it but Packin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dibiassi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dibiassi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Packin defends it nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dibiassi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packin.
Packin wants to clinch up but Dibiassi keeps it at a distance.
Packin wants to clinch.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dibiassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dibiassi connects with the punch.
Packin throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dibiassi instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dibiassi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packin wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Packin moves into the clinch successfully.
Packin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dibiassi fails to pull guard.
Rodney Packin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dibiassi.
Packin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Packin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dibiassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dibiassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dibiassi throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Packin.
Packin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packin is looking to clinch but Dibiassi is avoiding it. #T4#
Packin tries to clinch but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Dibiassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Packin moves into the clinch.
Dibiassi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packin has him pressed against the cage.
Packin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dibiassi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Packin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dibiassi prevents it.
Packin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dibiassi avoids it.
Rodney Packin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packin lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Packin breaks the clinch.
Packin tries to clinch there but Dibiassi circles away.
Dibiassi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dibiassi throws a series of punches but Packin moves out of range.
As Dibiassi looks to move away, Packin throws a big counter combo but Dibiassi just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Dibiassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Packin forces Dibiassi back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dibiassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dibiassi stalling the fight.
Dibiassi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks from the clinch.
Packin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dibiassi throws a combination that misses
and Packin counters with a left and a right that stings Dibiassi.
Dibiassi thumps Packin with a low kick.#TD#
Packin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dibiassi on his heels. He'll look to pass Dibiassi's guard now, I'm sure.
Packin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dibiassi is keeping the position for now.
Dibiassi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dibiassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Packin wanted to stand there but Dibiassi had control of the position.
Dibiassi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Packin dives into side control.
Dibiassi wants to get back to his feet.
Dibiassi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU#
Packin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dibiassi to stand up.
Dibiassi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Packin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dibiassi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dibiassi swats away the attempt to clinch by Packin.
Packin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dibiassi darts in looking for a takedown but Packin gets double underhooks and turns Dibiassi into the cage. #T2#
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dibiassi unleashes a big counter combination but Packin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dibiassi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dibiassi.
Dibiassi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packin.
Packin tries to clinch up.
That kick from Packin tenderised Dibiassi's leg. Dibiassi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packin tries to clinch but Dibiassi moves out of range.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dibiassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Packin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dibiassi circles away. #TD#
Packin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SU#
Packin stands up from half guard.
Packin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dibiassi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dibiassi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packin tries to clinch but Dibiassi is having none of it.
Dibiassi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Packin gets a clinch.
Packin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodney Packin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dibiassi.
Packin lands a damaging elbow.
Packin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dibiassi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Packin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dibiassi blocks it with crossed arms.
Packin tries a body shot but Dibiassi blocks it. #T4#
Dibiassi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Packin prevents Dibiassi from breaking the clinch.
Packin lands a shot to the body.
Packin misses with a knee to the head.
Packin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dibiassi prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dibiassi. #BC2#
Dibiassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packin throws a head kick that misses.
Dibiassi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dibiassi throws a one two combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Packin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dibiassi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Joey Dibiassi!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Rodney Packin!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Joey Dibiassi!

Joey Dibiassi wins by split decision!

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