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Event:
ABW 118 Huhrera - Ali
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dream moves into the clinch successfully.
Dream displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cena up against the cage.
Cena wants a takedown.
Dream lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Dream slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Cena ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cena no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cena is looking to stand up but Dream isn't so interested in that idea.
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.#SUB2#
Dream has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cena to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dream is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cena pulls down on the head and he's put Dream to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
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Event:
ABW 110 Huhrera - O'Byrne
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Welder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Welder throws a strike but Dream avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Welder throws an elbow that misses. Dream uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Welder's guard. Nice move by Dream!#REVB#
Dream trying to stand up but can't free himself from Welder's guard.
Welder managing to control the position. #ES#
Welder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dream stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dream wants it to stay on the feet.
Welder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dream circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Welder drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dream follows Welder to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naikrul Dream!
Naikrul Dream decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Dream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dream tries to clinch but Henrique is having none of it.
Dream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dream is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henrique throws a nice looking combination but Dream bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henrique throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Pedro Henrique has been cut.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Henrique sends Dream down but not out. Henrique dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Henrique decides to stand back up.
Henrique has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dream tries to clinch there but Henrique circles away.
Henrique keeps the fight on the outside.
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dream appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henrique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dream. Dream obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Dream. #KD#
Dream lands a big head kick that sends Henrique tumbling to the mat! Dream takes a step backwards and waves Henrique back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Henrique is rocked!#CL#
Dream clinches up with Henrique and pushes him back against the cage.
Henrique is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Henrique is pressed against the cage. Dream pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Henrique! Two more big strikes from Dream and Henrique crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Naikrul Dream!
A victorious Naikrul Dream thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dream.
Dream doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
A combination from Dream does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Santos misses its target.
Dream lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dream cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
Dream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Dream's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dream's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Dream.
Dream throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Dream lands a leg kick that knocks Santos off balance momentarily.
Dream keeps the fight on the outside.
Dream misses with a head kick.
Dream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.#T1#
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santos's brow.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos moves to clinch but Dream breaks away
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dream tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santos avoids the head kick by Dream.
Dream fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Dream there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos catches Dream with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Dream pushes Santos away with a front kick.
Santos takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL2#
Dream pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dream lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream lands a left hand.
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos tries to circle away but Dream has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream.
Dream looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dream lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Dream lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dream jerks Santos's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Santos drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Dream goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Dream because Santos was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Naikrul Dream!
An out of breath Naikrul Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 34: Chance
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Van Meyer rushes Dream and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Van Meyer has picked Dream up - he's going for a ride! Van Meyer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU#
Van Meyer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Van Meyer cracks Dream with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.#KD#
Van Meyer lands a left and a right that send Dream crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Meyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream tries to clinch but Van Meyer moves out of range.
Van Meyer throws a head kick but Dream moves out of range.
Van Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Meyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Van Meyer.
Van Meyer with a poor takedown
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Van Meyer.
Van Meyer is breathing heavily.
Van Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Dream.
We've been hearing reports that Van Meyer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van Meyer misses with a combination
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Van Meyer backing up. Van Meyer nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Meyer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Van Meyer.
Van Meyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dream as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jahn Van Meyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Meyer throws a combination that misses
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Van Meyer. #ROC2#
Van Meyer is rocked!
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!
Van Meyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Van Meyer.
Oh Van Meyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Dream's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dream. That's going to slow Van Meyer down. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dream has knocked Van Meyer down with a huge combo! Dream steps away and waves a wobbly Van Meyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dream.#T2#
Van Meyer misses with a double jab.
Van Meyer throws a head kick that misses
and Dream counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Van Meyer badly! Dream follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Van Meyer out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dream finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naikrul Dream!
Our winner, Naikrul Dream, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rides looks for a takedown but Dream sprawls well.
Dream steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rides.
Rides fails with the takedown
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Rides backing up. Rides nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Dream has Rides up against the cage in a clinch.
Rides blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rides prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rides has Dream pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dream manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benja Rides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dream just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rides's brow.
Dream lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rides backwards.
Rides is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dream gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rides blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Rides prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dream. #CUT2#
It looks like Benja Rides has been cut.
Rides has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dream is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rides has clasped his hands together around Dream's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rides lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rides lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dream down.
Rides looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dream is avoiding damage well.
Dream managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rides.
Rides sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dream is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rides misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dream managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rides.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rides looks up at the clock and then as Dream takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rides smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rides throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rides misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rides controls the position from side control.
Dream felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Rides tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here as Rides stalls from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rides tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rides scoring with punches from side control.
Rides cracks Dream with a big right hand but Dream just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Rides politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rides prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dream looks winded!#T3#
Rides sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dream is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Rides crashes against the mat.
Rides working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rides looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dream is avoiding damage well.
Rides creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rides will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dream some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rides working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dream parries the strikes from Rides easily there. Rides is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dream to escape.
Rides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dream some visible discomfort.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dream trying to remain calm as Rides controls from the top position.
Rides postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rides working the body and head with strikes.
Rides in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Dream parries the strikes from Rides easily there. Rides is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dream to escape.
Rides landing strikes.
Rides remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rides landing strikes.
Rides working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benja Rides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benja Rides's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dream stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dream wants it to stay on the feet.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rides misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Rides backing up. Rides nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Rides looking to score a takedown here. Dream is defending well but Rides drives through and ends up in Dream's guard.
Rides 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.
Rides postures up in Dream's guard and throws a big left but Dream blocks it.
Rides controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rides is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dream can do to turn this around?
Rides throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dream works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dream's head.
Rides postures up in Dream's guard and throws a big left but Dream blocks it.
Rides content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rides postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dream is breathing heavily.
Rides postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rides postures up and lands a big shot to Dream's brow.
Rides sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rides shoots in looking for a takedown but Dream manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rides's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dream throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benja Rides. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rides tries for a takedown but Dream circles away easily
and Dream counters with a one-two to the body.
Dream keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dream throws a counter combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dream.
Rides fails with the takedown
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Rides backing up. Rides nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Benja Rides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dream lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dream thows a body kick. Rides tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rides with a poor takedown
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rides shoots and misses
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dream scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Dream fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rides, pushing him back against the cage.
Dream is pressed up against the cage. Rides has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dream down to the mat. Dream avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dream closes the distance and pushes Rides back into the cage.#T4#
Dream creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rides's defenses.
Dream misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rides takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rides wants to take the fight to the mat but Dream manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dream connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rides's face.
Dream lands a nice elbow.
Dream lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dream scores with a knee to the head.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Rides shrugs off.
Dream misses with a knee to the head.
Rides blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naikrul Dream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benja Rides's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rides gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dream counters with a stiff right hand.
Rides has his takedown stuffed
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rides with a poor takedown
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benja Rides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rides misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dream lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rides misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Rides backing up. Rides nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Rides shoots and misses
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rides fails with a takedown attempt.
Dream steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rides.
Dream feints and then cracks Rides's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rides down.
Naikrul Dream seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Rides doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dream counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Dream there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rides has his takedown stuffed
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Rides.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rides misses with a takedown
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Dream throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dream works over Rides's head and body with a nice combination.
Dream lands with a kick to the temple. Rides shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rides fails with the takedown
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Rides will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dream chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rides tries for a takedown but Dream circles away easily
and Dream counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Dream thows a body kick. Rides tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rides gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dream counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream connects with an inside leg kick.
Rides doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dream counters with a one-two to the body.
Dream throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rides's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naikrul Dream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dream has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naikrul Dream!
Naikrul Dream decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Zouma looks to clinch
and Dream counters with a two punch combo.
Zouma lands a glancing blow to the side of Dream's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.
Zouma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zouma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zouma shoots and misses
and Dream counters with a one-two to the body.
Zouma tries to clinch but Dream moves out of range.
Dream went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zouma tries to clinch up
and Dream counters with a leg kick.
We've been told by Dream's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zouma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zouma misses with a double jab
and Dream counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zouma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dream.
Zouma looks to clinch
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Zouma backing up. Zouma nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Zouma tries to clinch but Dream moves away
and Dream counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Zouma forces Dream back against the cage and clinches.
Zouma takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dream throws an elbow but misses.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Zouma shrugs off.
Zouma has had enough of the clinch but Dream keeps him there for the moment.
Dream lands with a light punch inside.
Dream putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zouma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zouma looks winded!
A knee to the head by Dream.
#CUT#
It looks like Taylor Zouma has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Zouma in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Dream.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Zouma is rocked!
Dream comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zouma is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Dream throws a big uppercut that drops Zouma! More strikes from Dream and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zouma lies dazed against the cage as Dream celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naikrul Dream!
An out of breath Naikrul Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Root takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
Root looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Root throws a sloppy head kick and Dream moves out of range easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Root drives through and clinches with Dream against the cage.
#TD#
Root ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Root no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Root wants to sweep but no luck.
Root might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Root has his hands on Dream's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Root has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dream is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Root has been cut.
Root blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Dream.
Root is trying to break the clinch but Dream has him pressed against the cage.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Root takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dream lands an elbow inside that Root shrugs off.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Root breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Root shoots in looking for a takedown. Dream tries to sprawl out of it but Root keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dream manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Root backing away here, and Dream unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Root with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Root will be more careful next time no doubt.
Root throws a series of punches but Dream moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Dream's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Root is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
Root throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dream sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Root manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Root changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Root manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dream flicks out a counter leg kick but Root steps away.
Root tries to clinch
and Dream counters with a nice kick to the body.
Root misses with the body kick
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Root backing up. Root nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.
Root shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Root with that takedown attempt.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Root fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dream avoids it really well and circles away.
Root tries to clinch there but Dream circles away.
Dream stuffs the takedown.
Root goes for a double leg but Dream avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dream continues to drive forward.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root misses with a series of wild punches.
Dream is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naikrul Dream dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Root's cut.
That's time! Root's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Root closes the distance and clinches up with Dream, looking for a takedown. Root pushes Dream against the cage but Dream circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Root fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Root tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Dream's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Root closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dream circles away.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Root throws a series of punches but Dream avoids them all with ease.
Dream feints a counter leg kick.
Root shoots for a takedown but Dream saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
Dream has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Naikrul Dream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Root tries to clinch but Dream moves away
and Dream counters with a two punch combo.
Robert Root seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Root shoots for a double leg takedown but Dream sprawls well. He's pushed Root's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Root throws a body kick that misses
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Root.
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Root shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dream but Dream pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dream counters with a head kick. That will keep Root thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Root with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dream displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Root. #T2#
Dream circles away from the clinch attempt.
Root misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Root shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dream defends well and Root ends up having to push Dream into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Root looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Root tries for a takedown but Dream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Root backing away here, and Dream unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Dream slips a jab and a cross from Root.
Root shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense.
Dream lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Root throws a head kick that misses.
Dream lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Root misses with a body shot
and Dream counters with a series of strikes. Root will be more careful next time no doubt.
Root shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dream defends it nicely.
Dream only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Root looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dream throws a counter combo.#T4#
Root tries to clinch up
and Dream counters with a left and a right that stings Root.
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root goes for a double leg but Dream avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dream continues to drive forward.
Root tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dream sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Root somewhat.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naikrul Dream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Root's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dream keeps the fight on the outside.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Dream stuffs the takedown attempt from Root. Root gets slowly back to his feet.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root misses with a low kick.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Root bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Root fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Root looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Root. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dream gets caught flat footed, as Root shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Root wants to stand but Dream has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Dream is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Root presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Root is defending well for now.
Root dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Dream lands with a right to the head.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dream lands an elbow just above Root 's eye.
Dream with a knee to the head.
Dream lands an elbow that stopped Root in his tracks for a moment.
Dream pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Dream gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dream throws an elbow but misses.
Dream throws an elbow but it misses.
Dream with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Root avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
Dream looking to throw knees to the head but Root is blocking nicely.
Root blocks the elbow strike.
Root blocks an elbow strike.
Root blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
#TD#
Root pulls guard effortlessly.
Root looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Root wants to stand and escape but Dream is having none of it.
Root working a defensive guard but Dream manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Dream wants to stand but Root is controlling his arm.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Root. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Dream stands up.
Root darts in trying to clinch
and Dream counters with a three punch combo that has Root backing up. Root nods at Dream to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Root darts in looking for a takedown but Dream gets double underhooks and turns Root into the cage.
Dream is looking for the big counter here.
Naikrul Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Root dives in and grabs Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dream pushes down on Root's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Root misses.
Root tries to clinch but Dream is having none of it.
Root fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Root has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naikrul Dream is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Root swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dream throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naikrul Dream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dream 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naikrul Dream!
A very excited looking Naikrul Dream 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: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dream is looking to clinch but Root is avoiding it.
Dream connects with a nice looking jab.
Dream rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Root moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dream throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Root counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Root loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Root stands and steps away. Dream gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dream's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dream's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dream throws a sloppy head kick and Root moves out of range easily.
Dream turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dream misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dream throws a head kick but Root moves out of range.
Root misses with a two punch combination.
As Root backs off Dream throws a huge counter combo but Root manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Root moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Root blocks an elbow strike.
Root dodges an elbow strike from Dream.
Root blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
#TD#
Root successfully pulls guard.
Root controlling the position.#T1#
Root 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.
Root bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dream's guard. #REVR#
Root is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dream is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Root is controlling him.
Root looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Root scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Root decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Root avoids the head kick by Dream.
Naikrul Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dream looks winded!
Dream throws a leg kick #TD#
and Root counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dream really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Root. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Root stands up from Dream's guard - Root perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Root looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Root controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Root is nestled in close to Dream, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Root lands with a punch from half guard.
Root is controlling the pace.
Root moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Root working the body and head with strikes.
Root controls the position. #SUB#
Root tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Root working the head with strikes.
Root 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.#SUB#
Root is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dream is trying to escape and Root transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dream is forced to tap! Nice work there by Root! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Root!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Dream misses
and Andrade counters with a series of strikes. Dream will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrade blocks an elbow strike.
Dream prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Andrade slows down the pace here.
Dream throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dream throws an elbow that misses.
Andrade avoids a wild elbow strike from Dream.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Andrade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrade blocks an elbow strike from Dream.
Stalling in the clinch from Andrade.
Andrade takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Andrade has been cut.
Dream throws an elbow but it misses.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Andrade avoids the elbow strike from Dream, against the cage.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dream creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dream throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dream up against the cage.
Dream looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrade.
Andrade blocks an elbow strike.
Dream misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrade blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dream throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Andrade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Andrade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dream is fighting to break Andrade's control of his arms but Andrade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Andrade throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade is adopting a defensive guard.
Dream knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andrade on the ground.#SUB2#
Andrade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Andrade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Andrade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Dream.
Andrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.
Dream seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dream tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD#
Dream lands a big head kick that sends Andrade tumbling to the mat! Dream takes a step backwards and waves Andrade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Andrade is rocked!
Dream throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Dream is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dream defends well and Andrade ends up having to push Dream into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andrade drops his hands momentarily and Dream needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Andrade just on the top of the head. Andrade drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Andrade - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Naikrul Dream!
A very excited looking Naikrul Dream 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: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Dream throws a head kick that misses.
Root throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Naikrul Dream has been cut.
Dream takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Root connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dream throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Root counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Root.
Dream will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Root slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Root in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Root has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Root closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dream did well to prevent Root getting side control.
Dream tries to kick Root off in order to stand up. Root Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dream is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dream being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Root has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Root lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Root scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Root is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dream looks calm but he's in trouble here. Root gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dream is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Root lets go of the hold and Dream can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Root!
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