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Event:
UFF 8: Martinez vs Kuznetsov
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Newman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newman wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
Dyakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Newman trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Newman jumps into guard, dragging Dyakov to the mat.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newman's brow.
Dyakov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Newman's head.
Dyakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Newman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dyakov looking for subs off his back but Newman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Dyakov is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dyakov avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyakov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newman is keen to just control but Dyakov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Newman seems to be looking for submissions.
Dyakov is looking to improve his position.
Dyakov is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Dyakov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Newman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Newman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newman has Dyakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Dyakov tightens his grip and picks Newman up, before dumping him to the ground. Newman manages to land in guard.
Newman kicks Dyakov off and gets to his feet.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Dyakov pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Dyakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Newman's half guard.#SUB2#
Dyakov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newman gets back to full guard.
Dyakov is working Newman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Newman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov is in close to Newman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Newman is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newman dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Newman looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Newman wants to control from the top but Dyakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dyakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyakov is trying to keep Newman in close.
#ES2#
Dyakov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Dyakov pushes him off.
Dyakov with the counter takedown but Newman avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dyakov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Newman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dyakov is in Newman's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dyakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Newman.
Dyakov checks a low kick from Newman.#CL#
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Dyakov.#TD#
Newman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Newman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dyakov won't allow Newman to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Newman's head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newman's brow.
Dyakov cracks Newman with a solid left hand.
Newman has Dyakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Dyakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is in close to Newman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newman controls Dyakov momentarily but Dyakov frees himself. #SUB#
Newman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyakov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dyakov chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Newman is rocked!
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Newman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Newman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newman manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Newman's guard.
Dyakov gets to his feet and stands over Newman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newman felt that one! Dyakov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newman from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostadin Dyakov!
Kostadin Dyakov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UFF 5: Tsering vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Dyakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamoru was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov 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.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from getting back to his feet.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.
Dyakov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
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!
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamoru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyakov is controlling him.
Mamoru looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mamoru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyakov connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mamoru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dyakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mamoru trying to keep a closed guard but Dyakov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dyakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Mamoru wants to stand up but Dyakov is controlling him.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Dyakov with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at Zanshin MMA inform us that Mamoru has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mamoru looking to control.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Mamoru tries to strike from the bottom.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mamoru striking off his back but it's not causing Dyakov any problems.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mamoru punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mamoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
Dyakov is working Mamoru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Dyakov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamoru looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamoru looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamoru! #REVB##T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dyakov is trying to improve his position.
Mamoru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dyakov regains half guard.
Dyakov moves into full guard.
Mamoru stands up over Dyakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dyakov wants to stand up but Mamoru is controlling him. #SUB#
Dyakov working for a triangle but Mamoru defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyakov is defended easily by Mamoru.
Endou Mamoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Dyakov dives in and scores a takedown into Mamoru's guard.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dyakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up in Mamoru's guard and throws a big left but Mamoru blocks it.
Mamoru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Dyakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyakov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back looking for a leg! Mamoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamoru manages to kick Dyakov off! Dyakov jumps back into Mamoru's guard.
Kostadin Dyakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mamoru's head.
Dyakov works over Mamoru with some ground and pound from guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyakov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamoru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dyakov stops Mamoru from standing up.
Dyakov lands a couple of digs.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyakov cracks Mamoru with a solid left hand.
Dyakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamoru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dyakov stands up over Mamoru, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamoru thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dyakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamoru trying to strike off his back.
Dyakov stopping the sweep attempt from Mamoru.
Dyakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamoru dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mamoru with a nice head shot there.
Dyakov looking to control.
Dyakov has momentary wrist control but Mamoru slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dyakov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Mamoru cracks Dyakov with a solid left hand.
Mamoru working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mamoru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dyakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamoru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mamoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoru is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyakov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kostadin Dyakov 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mamoru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dyakov takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mamoru.
Mamoru dives in and grabs Dyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyakov pushes down on Mamoru's head and hops out.
Dyakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamoru.#TD#
Dyakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dyakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands a big shot to Mamoru's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dyakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamoru's head.
Mamoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyakov distracts Mamoru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Mamoru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyakov.
Dyakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamoru can do to turn this around?
Mamoru throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dyakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamoru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyakov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyakov landing with the ground and pound.
Mamoru has momentary wrist control but Dyakov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyakov won't allow Mamoru to get back to his feet.
Dyakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamoru has wrist control.
Mamoru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dyakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyakov throwing strikes from guard but Mamoru blocks nicely.
Dyakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mamoru is trying to control the position but Dyakov postures up.
Mamoru wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamoru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dyakovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Mamoru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dyakov's head backwards.
Mamoru stuffs the takedown.
Dyakov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamoru shoots in but Dyakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostadin Dyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Endou Mamoru.
Dyakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostadin Dyakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dyakov walks into a left hand. #T4##TD#
Dyakov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dyakov is thwarting Mamoru's attempts to control the position.
Dyakov wants to pass the guard but Mamoru is defending well.
Dyakov throwing shots but Mamoru is blocking nicely.
Dyakov prevents Mamoru from standing back up.
Endou Mamoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamoru has hold of Dyakov's hands but Dyakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamoru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kostadin Dyakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dyakov looking to sit in guard and control but Mamoru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostadin Dyakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostadin Dyakov!
An out of breath Kostadin Dyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Endou Mamoru spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win, today was not my day, is as they say, lucky at love, unlucky in the game.'. |
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Event:
UFF 1: Michigan vs Licker
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Dyakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has House pinned against the ropes. House gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dyakov misses with a takedown
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
House tries to kick Dyakov off but Dyakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dyakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed House's head.
Dyakov prevents House from improving his position.
Dyakov working over House with some ground and pound. House looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dyakov.
House gets back to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
House is looking to stand up but Dyakov isn't so interested in that idea.
House is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dyakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dyakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
House lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dyakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
House showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
House trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
House told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
House stops Dyakov from standing up. #SU2#
House gets to his feet - Dyakov follows without any prompting.
A punch lands to the side of Dyakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Dyakov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. House manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dyakov is breathing heavily.
House working a defensive guard here.
House wants to get back to his feet but Dyakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
#T3#
House scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dyakov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by House.
Dyakov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before House can pounce on him.
#TD#
Dyakov scores with a takedown into House's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyakov is one step ahead there.
Dyakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dyakov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! House is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyakov, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Dyakov looking to control.
#SU2#
House stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Dyakov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Dyakov crashes against the mat.
Dyakov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but House is avoiding damage well.
House is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dyakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
House manages to get to full guard.
Dyakov throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
House lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
House gets caught flat footed, as Dyakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dyakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. House is keeping the position for now.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
House uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kostadin Dyakov 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.
Dyakov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dyakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a head kick. That will keep Dyakov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dyakov fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyakov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyakov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
House throws a series of strikes that have Dyakov backpedaling.
Kostadin Dyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House scores with a kick to the midsection.
House scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Dyakov dives in for a single leg takedown but House sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dyakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. House fights it off and pushes away nicely.
House throws out a powerful jab.
House has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
House goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! House slams his shin into Dyakov's torso.
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!
Dyakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyakov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
House connects with a body shot.
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown but House shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
House lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Kostadin Dyakov has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by House.
Both fighters circling a little - House finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
House scores with a push kick.
House moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
House lands a high kick!
#T4#
House lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for House.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt
and House counters with a right hand to the body.
House lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from House.
House throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dyakov.
House lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Dyakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haru House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kostadin Dyakov's cut.
That's time! Dyakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyakov.
House lands with a straight right. Dyakov didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by House!
Dyakov moves out of range as House throws a body kick.
Dyakov misses with a takedown attempt - House sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
House is trying to counter with his kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dyakov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging House to the ground. Dyakov is now in House's guard.#T1#
Dyakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
House manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.#BC2#
House breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from House. #TD#
Dyakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in House's half guard.
House trying to control but Dyakov postures up.
#SUB#
Dyakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dyakov wants to work for an arm triangle but House is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
House wants to get back to his feet.
House moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyakov stands and throws House's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dyakov working the strikes but House uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dyakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so House is just riding it out for now. Dyakov eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
House makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dyakov has his takedown stuffed
and House counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostadin Dyakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
House lands with a slapping head kick.
House lands a nice looking body shot.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dyakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dyakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
House wants to stand and escape but Dyakov is having none of it.
Dyakov preventing the sweep.
Dyakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
House working a defensive guard here.
Dyakov preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Dyakov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and House dives on top into guard.#REVB#
House 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.
Dyakov seems keen to control House's posture.
House postures up.
Haru House is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dyakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but House is one step ahead there.
Kostadin Dyakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dyakov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. House is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haru House comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got House 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haru House! |
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