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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkins sprawls well. Perkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillard gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkins circles away.
Dillard shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Dillard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slim Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monroe Dillard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard staying out of range there.
Slim Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Dillard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dillard stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
Perkins is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Perkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillard defends it easily.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dillard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Perkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perkins lands a couple of elbows.
Perkins works over Dillard with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard has Perkins pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Dillard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillard is retaining full guard.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
Perkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Perkins slips nicely into half guard.
Perkins 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.
Dillard is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Perkins lands strikes from half guard.
Perkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Dillard is rocked!
Perkins slips a nice elbow through Dillard's hands, connecting with Dillard's forehead.
Dillard is still in real trouble! Can Perkins finish him?
Perkins moves nicely into side control.
Perkins controls the position from side control.
Perkins lands a strong strike to the head of Dillard. That's dazed him! Perkins looking to finish here. Dillard is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Perkins lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Perkins!
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Event:
DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.
Konkari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillard moves away.
and Konkari counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dillard! He's just covering up as Konkari starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Konkari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm is looking to clinch but Dillard is avoiding it.
Dillard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Storm is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck for Dillard with that takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Storm.
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillard sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Dillard ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillard swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillard is defended easily by Storm.
Adanis Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monroe Dillard.#T1##TD#
Storm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dillard is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard.
Storm tries to stand and escape but Dillard is controlling the position.
Dillard trying to control but Storm postures up.
Dillard is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Storm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillard tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Storm is stalling here. Dillard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Storm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dillard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dillard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #ES#
Storm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillard is defended easily by Storm.
As Dillard looks to move away, Storm throws a big counter combo but Dillard just gets out of the way.
Dillard needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillard avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillard tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dillard avoids it really well and circles away.
And Dillard tries to counter it with a takedown but Storm pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm is looking to pass Dillard's guard but actually Dillard recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adanis Storm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Storm shoots for a takedown but Dillard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Storm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillard did well to prevent Storm getting side control.
Storm wants to control but Dillard is keeping him busy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Storm here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Storm prevents Dillard from improving his position.
Dillard wants to control but Storm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillard trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
Dillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillard.#T1#
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Storm wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dillard's closed guard. He's half up but Dillard has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dillard pivots and extends the arm, Storm falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dillard! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monroe Dillard!
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Event:
DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Dillard looking to score a takedown here. Fiddlesticks is defending well but Dillard drives through and ends up in Fiddlesticks's guard.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks working for a triangle but Dillard defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dillard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Dillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiddlesticks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillard has managed to get both his arms back between Fiddlesticks's legs - danger averted.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiddlesticks has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks looking for a guillotine here but Dillard defends easily.
#SUB#
Dillard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillard advances to half guard. #T1#
Fiddlesticks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Dillard 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. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillard is aware though and is defending well.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Fiddlesticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiddlesticks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiddlesticks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Dillard stays in close to Fiddlesticks's body and controls the position.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddlesticks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillard is in close to Fiddlesticks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Dillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fiddlesticks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillard has managed to get both his arms back between Fiddlesticks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillard defends it easily.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddlesticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiddlesticks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddlesticks keeping full guard, as Dillard tries to pass.
Dillard trying to control but Fiddlesticks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Fiddlesticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fiddlesticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillard controls the pace.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dillard is aware though and is defending well.
Dillard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dillard works over Fiddlesticks with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillard defends well.
Dillard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Dillard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillard cracks Fiddlesticks with a solid left hand.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fiddlesticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillard controls the pace.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillard 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiddlesticks keeping full guard, as Dillard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monroe Dillard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dillard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fiddlesticks to the ground. Dillard is now in Fiddlesticks's guard.
Dillard wants to control from the top but Fiddlesticks keeps moving.
Dillard content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks keeping moving, preventing Dillard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks working for a triangle but Dillard defends it easily.
#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillard defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Fiddlesticks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddlesticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Dillard is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Dillard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fiddlesticks working for a triangle but Dillard defends it easily.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard is in close to Fiddlesticks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Fiddlesticks keeping moving, preventing Dillard from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Fiddlesticks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillard advances to half guard.
Dillard is nestled in close to Fiddlesticks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dillard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiddlesticks is staying active underneath Dillard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dillard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiddlesticks tries to roll over but Dillard keeps him under control.
Dillard drops an elbow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head. #SUB2#
Dillard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddlesticks is just riding it out for now. Dillard eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Dillard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillard pulls his head out easily.
Dillard wants to pass to mount but Fiddlesticks is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dillard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Dillard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Dillard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillard trying to control but Fiddlesticks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillard is pushing down on Fiddlesticks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiddlesticks is fighting to maintain full guard but Dillard has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dillard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiddlesticks is just riding it out for now. Dillard eventually gives up the hold.
Fiddlesticks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Fiddlesticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks has his foot on Dillard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dillard works his way back into a safe position though.
Dillard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Fiddlesticks's brow. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dillard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiddlesticks's guard. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillard pulls his head out easily.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dillard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillard pulls his head out easily.
Dillard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dillard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dillard working Fiddlesticks over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dillard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dillard is looking to take a break and control but Fiddlesticks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dillard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Fiddlesticks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillard pulls his head out easily.
Dillard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fiddlesticks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Monroe Dillard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dillard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fiddlesticks manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Fiddlesticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dillard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Fiddlesticks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dillard passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dillard in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Dillard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Dillard!
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Event:
DFC 36: Pate Vs Four 2
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Cezar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cezar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cezar has knocked Dillard down with a huge combo! Cezar steps away and waves a wobbly Dillard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Dillard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cezar cracks a nice hook into Dillard's ribs.
Dillard is still on wobbly legs! Can Cezar finish him?
Dillard looks winded!
Cezar plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dillard to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dillard just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julio Cezar!
A pretty intense looking Julio Cezar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dio gets the takedown into side control.
Dillard tries to bench press Dio off him but Dio keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Dio stalls from top position.
Dio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Dio tries for a kimura but Dillard is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard being controlled for a moment.
Dio cracks Dillard with a big elbow. #T1#
Dillard tries to improve position but can't.
Dillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Dio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Dio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillard on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillard's guard now, I'm sure.
Dio landing some decent shots from guard.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dio forces his way into half guard.
Dio trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dio is working for a kimura but Dillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Dio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Dillard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dio pulls his head out easily.
Dillard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dio is working away from the top position though.
Dio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dillard taking some punishment here, with Dio in his half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dio is nestled in close to Dillard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dio 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.
Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dillard is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Dio stands up from half guard. #TD#
Dio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dillard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dio just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC#
Dillard is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#TD#
Dio gets a big slam - oh, Dillard is out! Dillard is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Dio!
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Event:
DFC 25: Bloodbath
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man throws a head kick but Dillard moves out of range.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillard fails with the takedown.
Dillard shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dillard gets a takedown into half guard.
Man tries to kick Dillard off but Dillard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dillard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dillard prevents Man from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man is looking to control Dillard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dillard is trying for a kimura here. Man looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dillard wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monroe Dillard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Morningstar to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#TD2#
Morningstar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillard on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillard's guard now, I'm sure.
Morningstar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morningstar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillard looking to control.
Dillard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morningstar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillard's guard.
Morningstar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar content to stall in guard here.
Dillard is trying to hold Morningstar in close to prevent damage but Morningstar has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Dillard is trying to maintain the position but Morningstar is very close to passing his half guard.
Dillard is not content to let Morningstar control the position.
Morningstar slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillard closes the distance and clinches up with Morningstar, looking for a takedown. Dillard pushes Morningstar against the cage but Morningstar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Morningstar lands a big head kick that sends Dillard tumbling to the mat! Morningstar takes a step backwards and waves Dillard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dillard is rocked!
Alec Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Morningstar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillard, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Dillard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morningstar stalling.
#TD2#
Morningstar jumps into guard, dragging Dillard to the mat.
#ES2#
Morningstar pushes Dillard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Morningstar closes the distance looking for a takedown. Morningstar picks Dillard up and slams him brutally to the floor. Dillard is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alec Morningstar!
A very excited looking Alec Morningstar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Sheep.
Dillard is looking to regain half guard here but Da Sheep keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Sheep throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillard tries to bench press Da Sheep off him but Da Sheep keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Sheep working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Da Sheep crashes against the mat.
Da Sheep in side control, throwing shots but Dillard defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillard.
Dillard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Sheep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Dillard is trying to control the position but Da Sheep postures up. #SUB#
Dillard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Sheep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillard is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Da Sheep gets to his feet. Dillard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dillard dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Sheep sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Da Sheep. #CL2#
Da Sheep moves into range and clinches up with Dillard.
Da Sheep taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Dillard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Sheep wants to break free but Dillard has control.
Da Sheep prevents a body shot from Dillard.
A head punch on the inside from Dillard fails to land.
Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Sheep avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Sheep blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Da Sheep manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Da Sheep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Sheep working away.
Da Sheep wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillard keeps working.
Da Sheep looks winded!
Da Sheep is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Dillard throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Dillard is trying to improve his position.
Da Sheep wants to control but Dillard is keeping him busy.
Da Sheep working away.
Da Sheep looks up at the clock and then as Dillard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Da Sheep smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Da Sheep tries to get to his feet but Dillard is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Da Sheep in his guard.
Da Sheep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Sheep is stalling in the full guard.
Da Sheep trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Sheep defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Sheep trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Da Sheep dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Da Sheep shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Da Sheep is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillard is trying to maintain the position but Da Sheep is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dillard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Da Sheep seems content to control.#T1#
Dillard punching from the bottom.
Da Sheep wants to stand but Dillard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Da Sheep looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Sheep is breathing heavily.
Dillard keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Sheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Da Sheep closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillard did well to prevent Da Sheep getting side control.
Dillard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dillard tries to get to full guard but Da Sheep has control of the leg. #T2#
Da Sheep wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Sheep. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dillard punching from the bottom.
Dillard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Da Sheep prevents Dillard from improving his position.
Dillard trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dillard manages to get to full guard.
Da Sheep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dillard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit Da Sheep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillard winds up and cracks Da Sheep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dillard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dillard is trying to work for a kimura but Da Sheep is defending well.
Dillard working Da Sheep over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Dillard wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Sheep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillard connects with a nice short shot to Da Sheep's temple.
Dillard winds up and cracks Da Sheep with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Dillard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Sheep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dillard. #SUB#
Dillard seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Dillard is trying to work for a kimura but Da Sheep is defending well.
Dillard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Monroe Dillard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dillard fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Da Sheep feints and as Dillard raises his hands in defense, Da Sheep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Sheep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Sheep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Sheep throwing strikes from guard but Dillard blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Da Sheep is stalling in the full guard.
Da Sheep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dillard is trying to control the position but Da Sheep postures up.
Da Sheep trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillard shoots for a takedown but Da Sheep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Sheep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Da Sheep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dillard uses from the top position.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Sheep wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Sheep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
Dillard stands up over Da Sheep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Sheep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillard 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.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillard works over Da Sheep with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Sheep has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Dillard throwing strikes from guard but Da Sheep blocks nicely.
Dillard distracts Da Sheep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Da Sheep's brow.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard won't allow Da Sheep to get back to his feet.
Da Sheep is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dillard is in close to Da Sheep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Sheep wants to stand and escape but Dillard is having none of it.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Da Sheep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Sheep's head.
Da Sheep has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Da Sheep is rocked!
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Da Sheep is still in real trouble! Can Dillard finish him?
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Sheep's head.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillard stands up over Da Sheep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Dillard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Dillard!
In defeat, Biscuit Da Sheep stepped up to the mic, saying 'Best get back to boxing Kangaroo's'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillard.
Dillard is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Dillard shoots in and gets a takedown into Ryan Iii's guard.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan Iii looking to control.
Ryan Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan Iii has control of Dillard's left arm, preventing Dillard from doing any damage.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dillard throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan Iii pulls Dillard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ryan Iii is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Dillard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan Iii wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Ryan Iii throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ryan Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Dillard is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan Iii looks winded!
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dillard postures up in Ryan Iii's guard and throws a big left but Ryan Iii blocks it.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Dillard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard is working Ryan Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Dillard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillard 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.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Dillard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dillard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan Iii circles away.
Ryan Iii throws a head kick that Dillard semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#TD2#
Ryan Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dillard quickly recovers to half guard.
Dillard is staying active underneath Ryan Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillard.#SUB2#
Ryan Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dillard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan Iii has Dillard in his guard.#REVR#
Dillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan Iii can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dillard stops Ryan Iii from standing up.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monroe Dillard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan Iii is breathing heavily.
Dillard throwing strikes from guard but Ryan Iii blocks nicely.
Dillard throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillard stops Ryan Iii from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ryan Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dillard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dillard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dillard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
Ryan Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan Iii, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard works over Ryan Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.
Dillard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dillard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Ryan Iii controls Dillard momentarily but Dillard frees himself.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard distracts Ryan Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Dillard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monroe Dillard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan Iii as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan Iii is looking to clinch.
It looked like Dillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Dillard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan Iii controls Dillard momentarily but Dillard frees himself.
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryan Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan Iii wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillard.
Ryan Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard preventing the sweep.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard with a nice head shot there.
Dillard is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan Iii has wrist control.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dillard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Dillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryan Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillard.
Dillard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ryan Iii is looking for a triangle but Dillard pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard stands up over Ryan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard is in close to Ryan Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard cracks Ryan Iii with a solid left hand.
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.#T4#
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan Iii's brow.
Dillard won't allow Ryan Iii to sweep him here.
Dillard postures up.
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan Iii's head.
Ryan Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
David Ryan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe Dillard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Dillard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillard, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Dillard!
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