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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Daren closes the distance and pushes Diggler back into the cage.
Diggler stalling.
Daren prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daren is defending well.
Daren blocking some punches.
Diggler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daren prevents it.
Warren Daren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Diggler.
Diggler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diggler is working for takedown but Daren is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Daren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daren manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diggler tries to improve position but can't.
Diggler looks winded!
Daren trying to control the position but Diggler is working away.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his arm.#T1##SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daren tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler is being controlled here. #SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diggler tries to bench press Daren off him but Daren keeps the position. #SUB#
Daren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Daren swings around for an armbar but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daren's guard.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
Diggler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Daren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Diggler has gone for a leg lock! Daren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diggler's guard.#REVR#
Daren landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Daren 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.
Diggler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diggler working a defensive guard here.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Daren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Daren defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Daren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diggler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Daren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler has his arm trapped.
Daren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Daren cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daren cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB#
Daren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diggler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES2#
Diggler throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Diggler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Daren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggler is defending well.
Daren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diggler is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Daren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren Daren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Daren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.#SUB#
Daren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Diggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
Diggler wants to get up but he can't break Daren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Diggler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggler has managed to get both his arms back between Daren's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Diggler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Diggler closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Daren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daren manages to end up in side control.
Diggler is looking to regain half guard here but Daren keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Daren drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggler tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daren slips a jab and a cross from Diggler.
Daren tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Daren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diggler tries to avoid it but Daren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diggler to the ground. Diggler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daren stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren darts in looking for a takedown but Diggler gets double underhooks and turns Daren into the cage.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Diggler closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler is trying to force a seperation but Daren has the dominant position.#T1##TD#
Daren lands a takedown into guard.
Diggler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daren dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler is trying to improve his position.
Daren wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Diggler tries to buck Daren off but Daren is having none of it.
Diggler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Daren is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diggler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Daren gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diggler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Daren lets go of the hold and Diggler can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Daren!
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Event:
KFC #3
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bender.
Diggler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ashley Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Bender drops Diggler with a beautiful combination! Diggler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bender is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Derek Diggler has been cut.#CL#
Diggler tries to keep at a distance but Bender has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggler misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Bender jumps guard and drags Diggler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler wants to stand but Bender is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bender not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bender has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bender not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bender looking for a sweep. Not yet Bender, not yet. #SUB#
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bender is breathing heavily.
Bender has momentary wrist control but Diggler slips an elbow through the middle.
Bender knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diggler on the ground.
Diggler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Diggler 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diggler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Diggler working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Bender being controlled here, momentarily.
Diggler is pushing down on Bender's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bender is fighting to maintain full guard but Diggler has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diggler is trying for a kimura here. Bender looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diggler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Diggler!
Derek Diggler is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Derek Diggler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Diggler feints and as Darmody raises his hands in defense, Diggler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Darmody is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Darmody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darmody lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggler off the cage and back into range.
Darmody stuffs the takedown attempt from Diggler. Diggler gets slowly back to his feet.
Darmody lands with a hook. Diggler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Darmody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggler. #KD#
Darmody drops Diggler with a beautiful combination! Diggler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Darmody is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Diggler is rocked!
Diggler slips a jab and a cross from Darmody.
Diggler is still on wobbly legs! Can Darmody finish him?
Nice sprawl there from Darmody as Diggler shoots in.
Diggler seems to have recovered his senses.
Diggler tries to clinch up.
Diggler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mickey Darmody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Diggler.
Darmody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Darmody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diggler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darmody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggler scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Darmody drops Diggler with a straight right hand, right on the button! Darmody follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Darmody!
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