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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Tovar avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Tovar stuffs the takedown.
Dalton lands a head kick!
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.#CL2#
Tovar moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.#TD2#
Tovar gets control of Dalton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tovar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tovar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control but Tovar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tovar is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tovar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dalton. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalton or perhaps it was just good defense by Tovar, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tovar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Tovar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1-2. Dalton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##TD2#
Tovar drives through with a takedown into Dalton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tovar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tovar wants to stand but Dalton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tovar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tovar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tovar looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tovar tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Tovar closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tovar is defending well.#BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tovar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Tovar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalton tries to clinch but Tovar is having none of it. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Tovar breaks the clinch.
Dalton scores with a shot to the body.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Tovar circles away.
Dalton with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tovar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tovar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tovar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tovar clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Tovar keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Dalton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tovar uses from the top position. #T1#
Dalton is trying to keep Tovar in close.
#SUB#
Dalton looking for subs off his back but Tovar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tovar is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Tovar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tovar circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tovar is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tovar sprawls well. Tovar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tovar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches up with Tovar, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes Tovar against the cage but Tovar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tovar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Tovar looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton throws a push kick but Tovar slaps the foot to one side.
Tovar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Tovar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dalton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dalton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dalton tries to buck Tovar off but Tovar is having none of it.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tovar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tovar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tovar is breathing heavily.
Tovar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Tovar stands up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tovar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalton.
Tovar tries to clinch
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
Tovar lands a jab-cross combination.
Tovar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dalton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalton as he avoids it easily.
Dalton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
As Tovar looks to move away, Dalton throws a big counter combo but Tovar just gets out of the way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tovar enables Dalton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tovar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francisco Tovar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dalton clinches with his opponent.
Tovar prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton tries to break free but Tovar pushes him back against the cage.
Dalton tries to break the clinch but Tovar is controlling the position.
Tovar is looking to control Dalton's arms but Dalton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tovar has his back to the cage.
Dalton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tovar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Tovar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dalton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tovar off to one side.
Dalton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tovar.
Nice takedown defense from Tovar. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tovar shoots in for a takedown but Dalton shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tovar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton tries to score with a low kick but Tovar moves his leg out of the way.
Dalton takes a swing at Tovar's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalton shoots for a double leg takedown but Tovar sprawls well. He's pushed Dalton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Tovar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalton misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Tovar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tovar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tovar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tovar breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Tovar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dalton sprawls well. Dalton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tovar gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tovar avoids it really well and circles away.
Dalton feints a jab promting Tovar to slip. Dalton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tovar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Dalton throws a head kick but Tovar moves out of range.
Dalton lands the left hand.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Tovar on that attempt.
Tovar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tovar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.
Tovar shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4##CL2#
Tovar drives through and clinches with Dalton against the cage.
#TD2#
Tovar manages to pull guard.
Francisco Tovar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Dalton stands up from Tovar's guard - Dalton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tovar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Tovar is now in Dalton's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tovar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabriel Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Tovar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dalton.
I think Tovar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanaka lands a high kick!
A head kick from Tanaka lands but Dalton takes it in his stride.
Tanaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dalton.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Dalton shoots in.
Tanaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Dalton moves out of range easily.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Dalton.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tanaka!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Tanaka. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Dalton looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Tanaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalton is looking to counter the offense by Tanaka and move into the clinch.
Tanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalton doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanaka throws a lazy head kick
and Dalton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Dalton throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanaka is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Tanaka is trying to stand up here but Dalton is controlling him well.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Tanaka is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Dalton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tanaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalton in his tracks.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a series of punches but Dalton avoids them all with ease.
Kida Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dalton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanaka's half guard.
Dalton stops Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanaka pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tanaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dalton controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Dalton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tanaka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Dalton staying calm.
Dalton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tanaka!
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Tanaka wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dalton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tanaka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dalton content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Tanaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tanaka tries to buck Dalton off but he can't manage it. #T4#
Dalton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Dalton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dalton lands a heavy elbow.
Tanaka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton controlling the pace for now.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dalton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Dalton checks it.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Dalton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalton down.
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalton avoids it.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dalton avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tanaka avoids it.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanaka won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tanaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka wants to stall.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but Tanaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Tanaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tanaka throws a head kick that Dalton semi-blocks.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Dalton blocks the elbow strike.
Dalton keeps control of Tanaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalton trying to control the position but instead, Tanaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dalton into the cage.#BC#
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dalton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Dalton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Dalton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Dalton dives in and scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Tanaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Dalton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a combination
#TD#
and Dalton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dalton.
Tanaka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dalton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dalton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalton is defending well for now.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanaka is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kida Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanaka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kida Tanaka!
Kida Tanaka thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Chest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Chest moves out of range easily.
Dalton shoots for a takedown but Chest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Chest has managed to clinch.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Chest keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton stalling against the cage.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest lands with a right to the head.
Chest is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chest lands a right hand.
Chest lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Chest digs a right hand underneath Dalton's ribcage. Dalton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chest lands an uppercut.
Chest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Chest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Chest unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dalton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chest is unloading with more strikes now! Dalton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Body Chest! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalton misses with a takedown
and Hess counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Hess closes the distance and clinches.
Hess is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dalton is defending well.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Hess keeps him there for the moment.
Dalton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hess manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Dalton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hess did well to prevent Dalton getting side control.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hess is defending well.
Hess tries to kick Dalton off but Dalton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Hess is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Hess is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton slips a nice elbow through Hess's hands, connecting with Hess's forehead.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Hess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Hess has one foot on Dalton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Hess closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Dalton manages to pull guard.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hess.
Hess throwing strikes but missing.
Dalton controlling Hess's posture.
Hess seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hess is one step ahead there.
Dalton is pulling down on Hess's head. It's preventing any offense from Hess, at least for the moment.
Hess throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Dalton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hess has picked Dalton up and slammed him! Dalton can't keep hold of the triangle and Hess manages to pass to side control!
Hess in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hess's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hess's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hess's back!
Dalton trying to control.#SUB#
Dalton has got his arm under Hess's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hess has spun round into Dalton's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton wants to get back to his feet but Hess passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Hess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hess gets tackled into the cage by Dalton. Dalton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Dalton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hess can't fight it off and eventually Dalton manages to take the fight to the floor. Hess looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hess uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Hess instigates a clinch.
Hess tries to pull guard but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton wants to break free but Hess has control.
Dalton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hess after a bit of a struggle.
Hess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dalton's efforts to push away.
Dalton jumps guard but Hess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hess is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hess stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Hess jumps guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dalton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dalton won't allow Hess to get back to his feet.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hess has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dalton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hess tries to pull guard but Dalton won't allow it.
#T2##BC2#
Hess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalton is defended easily by Hess.
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dalton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Levi Hess is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Hess tries for a takedown but Dalton manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess is looking to clinch.
Hess fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hess misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hess as he jumps to the side.
As Dalton backs off Hess throws a huge counter combo but Dalton manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hess moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Hess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Levi Hess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton connects with a couple of short punches.
Dalton prevents Hess from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton stops Hess from standing up.
Dalton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Hess kicks Dalton off and gets to his feet.
Hess fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hess is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hess gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Hess manages to retain guard.
Hess is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dalton dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Hess will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dalton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hess.
Hess bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Hess leaves Dalton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Hess's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hess pinned against the cage. Hess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hess slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalton, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Hess clinches with his opponent.
Hess fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Hess manages to break the clinch.
Hess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hess clinches up against the cage.
Hess tries for a takedown but Dalton manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Hess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3##CL#
Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Hess.#TD#
Dalton jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Dalton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Hess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Hess sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hess is looking for the big counter here.
Hess stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Hess pulls guard effortlessly.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Hess blocks nicely. #SU#
Hess is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hess looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Hess breaks the clinch.
Dalton throws a push kick but Hess slaps the foot to one side.
Gabriel Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Hess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dalton rushes Hess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Hess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hess 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Hess! |
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