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Event:
HFA 23
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dabija is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marius Dabija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dabija has his takedown stuffed
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Dabija's belly button to the back.
Dabija takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dabija shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Dabija keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Louis Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Dabija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Dabija's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dabija.
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker lands with a hook. Dabija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dabija shoots and misses
and Dabija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Walker dances in with a quick combination. Dabija is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Walker snaps Dabija's head back. Dabija stumbles backwards against the cage. Walker steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dabija's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dabija just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Louis Walker! |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dabija!
Dover scoring with punches from side control.
Dover in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Dover lands a huge shot from side control! Dabija is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dabija closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker controlling the position.
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker looking to control.
#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB2#
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dabija defends it easily.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabija's guard. #REVB#
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dabija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walker postures up.
#T2#
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Dabija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dabija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
Walker taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Walker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dabija is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dabija tries to buck Walker off but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Dabija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Dabija gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija trying to control here.
#SU2#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
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 Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dabija is defended easily by Walker.
Dabija shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as Dabija shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Dabija. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dabija looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabija is stalling in the full guard.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Dabija is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabija haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabija looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dabija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dabija shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dabija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija advances position into side control!
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabija off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Walker looking for the choke from the back.
Dabija tries to escape the position.
Walker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Walker doesn't have the hooks in and Dabija manages to turn into his guard.
Dabija showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Walker keeping full guard, as Dabija tries to pass.
Walker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Walker has his foot on Dabija's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabija works his way back into a safe position though.
Dabija engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dabija wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Dabija sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Dabija off! Dabija jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Dabija postures up.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Dabija is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabija sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
Dabija is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dabija seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Dabija will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dabija fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dabija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dabija looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker. #T1#
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dabija is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabija avoid being mounted?
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dabija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walker is thwarting Dabija's attempts to control the position.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dabija keeps working. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Dabija defends it.
Dabija trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Dabija trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dabija looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Dabija from improving his position.#T3#
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dabija is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabija drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Dabija jumps guard.
#T4##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabija keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dabija is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dabija throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Walker escapes and throws Dabija's legs to the side, diving into side control!
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker cracks Dabija with a big right hand but Dabija just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabija 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marius Dabija!
After winning the bout, Marius Dabija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Sierra darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dabija counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dabija's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dabija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sierra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dabija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dabija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sierra swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dabija drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sierra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sierra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sierra! #REVB#
Sierra trying to control the position but Dabija is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dabija is avoiding damage well.
Dabija is looking to reverse the position.
Sierra tries to stand but Dabija is controlling his head. #T1##SU2#
Sierra decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Dabija looking to score a takedown here. Sierra is defending well but Dabija drives through and ends up in Sierra's guard.
Sierra is looking to stand back up but Dabija counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sierra. #REVB#
Well, if Dabija is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dabija wants to pass to mount but Sierra is defending the position. #SUB#
Dabija is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sierra is just riding it out for now. Dabija eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dabija is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Dabija maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sierra could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dabija has cracked it and Sierra is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dabija!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marius Dabija!
A victorious Marius Dabija thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake cracks Dabija with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabija.
A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Dabija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabija circles away quickly and effectively.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabija was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake swings for the body but Dabija moves out of range.
Dabija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake tests Dabija's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dabija moved out of range nicely.
Dabija throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Dabija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drake.
Dabija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dabija takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dabija avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake takes a swing at Dabija's ribcage but misses.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dabija is just out of range.
A nice side step and Dabija releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake throws a leg kick which misses Dabija's front leg but catches the back leg as Dabija tries to avoid it.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Dabija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dabija 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Drake scores with the left hand. Dabija knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drake lands a hook that stumbles Dabija back into the cage. Drake follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dabija to the canvas! Drake pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dabija has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Charles Drake!
Charles Drake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Makaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dabija up against the cage.
Dabija tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dabija tries to pull guard but Makaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Dabija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Dabija jumps guard and drags Makaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaev is looking to advance position but Dabija has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dabija content just to control the position here.
Makaev tries to hold on but Dabija pushes him away. #T1#
Dabija trying to control but Makaev is having none of it.
Makaev working to try and regain half guard.
Dabija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaev is looking to escape.
Makaev holds of for dear life.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabija can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaev is looking to escape.
Makaev is looking to improve his position but Dabija isn't that keen on the idea.
Dabija controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Dabija sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Makaev tries to hold on but Dabija postures up.
Dabija tries to control but Makaev wriggling away.
Makaev wants to control but Dabija is having none of it.
Makaev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dabija. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaev working to try and regain half guard.
Makaev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dabija looking to control but Makaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dabija breaks from Makaev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija throwing strikes here but Makaev is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Dabija dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Dabija feints and as Makaev raises his hands in defense, Dabija changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makaev striking off his back but it's not causing Dabija any problems.
Dabija looking to pass the guard.
Makaev keeping moving, preventing Dabija from controlling successfully.
Dabija controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaev wants to stand up but Dabija is controlling him. #T1#
Dabija with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dabija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaev defends it easily.
Dabija is trying to keep Makaev in close.
Makaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Dabija working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Makaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dabija is keeping the position for now.
Makaev wants to stand and escape but instead Dabija has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Makaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marius Dabija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up.
Makaev looking to control.
#T4#
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Makaev.
#CL2#
Makaev closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Makaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dabija jumps guard but Makaev stands there with Dabija around his waist. Dabija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Makaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dabija uses from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabija stops Makaev from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baysangur Makaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dabija shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makaev's guard.
Dabija trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabija tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaev is retaining full guard.
Dabija passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dabija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaev can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dabija wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaev, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dabija looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Dabija tries for a kimura but Makaev is defending well.
Makaev isn't going anywhere.
Dabija working away.#SUB#
Dabija is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaev is looking for a sweep.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dabija trying to control the action but Makaev is working from the bottom.
Makaev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dabija is controlling him well.
Dabija in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Dabija has hold of Makaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Makaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dabija cranks the arm and Makaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Makaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marius Dabija!
During a confident post fight interview, Marius Dabija thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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