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Event:
HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Brovarnik darts in and clinches Diego up against the cage.
Brovarnik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Brovarnik, against the cage.
Brovarnik tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brovarnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brovarnik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A jab lands there for Brovarnik.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brovarnik closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Brovarnik tries to clinch up but Diego circles away and keeps his distance.
Brovarnik misses with a low kick as Diego jumps back.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brovarnik.
Brovarnik feints a counter leg kick.
Brovarnik doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.#T2#
A lazy left from Brovarnik finds it's target.
Brovarnik throws a big shot that misses.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brovarnik connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Brovarnik moved out of range.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Brovarnik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brovarnik's hands.
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Brovarnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Brovarnik has managed to clinch.
Brovarnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Brovarnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diego just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brovarnik trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik misses with an elbow over the top.
Brovarnik is trying to pull guard but Diego turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brovarnik tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Brovarnik.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Brovarnik is controlling him.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brovarnik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow. #T4#
Brovarnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Brovarnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Brovarnik clinches up against the cage.
Diego wants to break free but Brovarnik has control.
Brovarnik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diego avoids it.
Brovarnik lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego avoiding damage as Brovarnik throws knees to the body.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Brovarnik tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Brovarnik.
Brovarnik with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brovarnik lands a nice knee to the body.
Brovarnik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brovarnik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Brovarnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brovarnik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Brovarnik settles back down.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Brovarnik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego swings for the body but Brovarnik moves out of range.
Brovarnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Brovarnik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brovarnik.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Brovarnik had a free shot at his head there.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Brovarnik drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
#T1#
Diego is trying to force a seperation but Brovarnik has the dominant position.
Alexei Brovarnik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brovarnik missing with knees to the body.
Brovarnik is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
Diego avoiding damage as Brovarnik throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brovarnik throws a leg kick
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brovarnik connects with a jab.
Diego tries to land a front kick but Brovarnik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Diego lands a big head kick that sends Brovarnik tumbling to the mat! Diego takes a step backwards and waves Brovarnik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brovarnik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Brovarnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Brovarnik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Diego sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Brovarnik's defenses. It connects perfectly with Brovarnik's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Tai Kung throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tai Kung throws a lazy body kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung misses with a wild body shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego lands with a straight right. Tai Kung didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Diego slips a jab from Tai Kung.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.#T1#
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tai Kung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tai Kung scores with a body shot.
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Tai Kung misses with a wild combination.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.#T2#
Tai Kung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
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!
Tai Kung scores with a shot to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Diego avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tai Kung misses.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Tai Kung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tai Kung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
Tai Kung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tai Kung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego blocks a head kick by Tai Kung.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Tai Kung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego staying out of range there.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tai Kung scores with a punch to the head.
Diego misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tai Kung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tai Kung circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Diego drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tai Kung follows Diego 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 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
A relieved looking Manolito Tai Kung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Diego thuds his shin into the meat of Desceosarrafo's side.
Desceosarrafo misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desceosarrafo throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego lands a nice hook to Desceosarrafo's body. Desceosarrafo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Desceosarrafo wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desceosarrafo moves away.
Desceosarrafo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Desceosarrafo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Desceosarrafo has closed the distance and engaged Diego in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desceosarrafo cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desceosarrafo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desceosarrafo unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Desceosarrafo tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Diego connects with the punch.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desceosarrafo.
And Diego counters with a quick kick to the body but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Diego.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego throws a body punch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ricardo Desceosarrafo has been cut.
Desceosarrafo works over Diego's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Desceosarrafo was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo moves in looking to clinch but Diego pushes him off.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo looks winded!
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.#CL2#
Desceosarrafo clinches. #BC2#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Desceosarrafo.
Diego digs a good hook to Desceosarrafo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Desceosarrafo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Desceosarrafo. Those never looked like landing.
Diego slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Desceosarrafo is rocked!
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Desceosarrafo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo is breathing heavily.
Desceosarrafo swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Desceosarrafo is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Desceosarrafo throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Diego throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Patterson connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
Diego tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Patterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts. #T2#
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Patterson cracks Diego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Patterson throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Diego throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Patterson misses with a hook
and Diego counters with an outside leg kick.
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.#T4#
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Patterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Patterson tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Diego lands the left hand.
Patterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Patterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patterson throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Patterson throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Patterson misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego connects with a leg kick.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Patterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diego has got the better of the exchanges.
Patterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patterson! But no joy.
Patterson throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego tries to bum rush Patterson with a series of wild strikes but Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Diego's guard.
Diego has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Patterson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego prevents a body shot from Patterson.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Diego wants to break free but Patterson has control.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Patterson tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
#BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Patterson lands a body shot.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Diego cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diego checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Diego is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces Patterson off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
A victorious Sam Diego 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:
DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diamond tries to clinch up.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diamond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego lands a head kick. Diamond smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Diamond is rocked!
Diamond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diamond throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Diamond avoids it.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.#T1#
Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diamond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#James Diamond's cut is getting worse.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diamond seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Diamond tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Diego counters with a nice right hand that sends Diamond toppling to the canvas! Diamond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diego finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Diamond.
Diego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diamond shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diamond's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diamond shoots for a double leg takedown but Diego sprawls well. He's pushed Diamond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diamond looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range. #KD2#
Diego lands a big head kick that sends Diamond tumbling to the mat! Diego takes a step backwards and waves Diamond back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diamond ducks into an uppercut from Diego and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit I’m going to get my ass back to the gym but don’t worry I’ll be back with some big knock outs '. |
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Event:
DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ledoux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux avoids the body shot from Diego.
#CL#
Ledoux forces Diego back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ledoux has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ledoux.
#TD#
Ledoux pulls Diego into guard.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux managing to control the position.
Ledoux trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to stand and escape but instead Ledoux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diego is looking to stand back up but Ledoux counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diego. #T1#
Ledoux prevents Diego from standing back up.
Ledoux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diego looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Ledoux connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego tries to kick Ledoux off but Ledoux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ledoux drops an elbow to the side of Diego's head.
Diego pushes Ledoux off looking to stand but Ledoux dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Ledoux. #SUB#
Ledoux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diego is trying to stand up here but Ledoux is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diego wants to stand back up but Ledoux manages to pass into side control.
Diego is being controlled here. #T2#
Diego is trying to get back to his feet.
Ledoux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego taking a bit of punishment here - Ledoux scoring with strikes.
Ledoux trying to control the position but Diego is working away.
Diego is trying to buck Ledoux off.
Ledoux taking a breather here.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Ledoux is dominant here and he's now got Diego's back!
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Ledoux has Diego flattened out and is raining down punches.
Diego wants to get back to his feet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ledoux. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Ledoux lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diego's head.#ROC#Diego is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Ledoux is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diego is still in real trouble! Can Ledoux finish him?#T3##SUB#
Ledoux working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diego is doing well to defend. Ledoux seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diego is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Patterson clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Patterson.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Nice body punch from Patterson - that landed with a thud.
#TD#
Patterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diego can't fight it off and eventually Patterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Diego looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego is looking to stand back up but Patterson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diego. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Diego's temple.
Diego tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Patterson manages to move to mount!
Diego's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Diego 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.
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Patterson dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Patterson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Diego that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diego is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Patterson content just to control the position here. #T2##ES2#
Diego bucks Patterson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Diego sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patterson wants to clinch
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Patterson thinking.
Diego walks into a left hand. #ROC#Diego is rocked!#CL#
Patterson rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Patterson has him pressed against the cage.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Patterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diego regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Patterson manages to pass to side control.
Diego pushes Patterson off but Patterson dives into side control.
Patterson working the head and body with strikes.
Diego is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Patterson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Patterson is putting a hurting on Diego here, landing some big shots from side control.
A big shot lands for Patterson! That's hurt Diego! Will he recover? Patterson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. King catches Diego right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.#KD2#
King lands a left and a right that send Diego crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King wobbles Diego with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! King dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Diego to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malcolm King!
Malcolm King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Duggan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diego!
Diego wants to control but Duggan postures up.
Diego's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duggan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duggan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diego is avoiding damage well.
Duggan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diego sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Duggan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diego is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Duggan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Duggan tries to score with some ground and pound. Diego controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diego can't do much from the bottom here.
Duggan trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Duggan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diego is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Diego parries the strikes from Duggan easily there. Duggan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diego to escape.
Duggan laying and praying for a moment but Diego takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Duggan seems content to control.#T3#
Diego trying to control from the bottom.
Diego won't allow Duggan to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duggan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diego is out of range and Duggan settles back down.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duggan scores with a hook to the body. Diego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duggan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan connects with a looping right hand.
Duggan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diego back to the cage. Duggan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diego swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Diego misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Diego lands with a hook. Duggan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Duggan does it's job there.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A countering left hand to the body from Duggan misses.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Duggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Diego misses its target.
Duggan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target. #CL2#
Duggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diego, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Nice body punch from Duggan - that landed with a thud.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Duggan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duggan lands an uppercut.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Duggan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Diego is pressed up against the cage. Duggan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diego down to the mat. Diego avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Duggan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duggan throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duggan can pounce on him.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duggan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Duggan clinches.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duggan moves away.
Duggan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
Duggan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duggan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggan is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Duggan feints and as Diego raises his hands in defense, Duggan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duggan postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Jim Duggan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duggan throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Duggan advances position into side control!
Diego taking a bit of punishment here - Duggan scoring with strikes.
Diego is looking to reverse the position.
Duggan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diego to see if he's OK.
Diego is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Diego doesn't have the hooks in and Duggan manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duggan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Duggan throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing.
Diego keeping full guard, as Duggan tries to pass.
Duggan postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it.
Duggan looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to stand but Duggan is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Duggan is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Duggan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diego defends well.
Duggan has a closed guard, preventing Diego from standing up.
Diego wants to stand and escape but instead Duggan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duggan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego looking to control.
Duggan trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
Duggan trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
Diego is looking to wear down Duggan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Duggan thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Duggan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Duggan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Duggan drives through with a takedown into Diego's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diego controlling the position.
Duggan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Duggan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duggan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Duggan cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Duggan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duggan looking to pass the guard.
Duggan stands and throws Diego's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duggan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diego works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sam Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Duggan is working for a kimura but Diego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Duggan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duggan.
Duggan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Duggan stalling. #SUB2#
Duggan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diego could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Duggan has cracked it and Diego is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Duggan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Diego forces Laszlo back against the cage and clinches.
Laszlo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diego avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Laszlo manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diego taking some punishment here, with Laszlo in his half guard.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laszlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Diego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laszlo.
Laszlo throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Laszlo is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laszlo to get the leverage.
Laszlo wants to free his trapped foot but Diego is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Laszlo wants to control but Diego is keeping him busy.
Laszlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diego defending well though.
Laszlo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laszlo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diego won't allow Laszlo to pass to mount.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laszlo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laszlo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Laszlo.
Laszlo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Diego is not content to let Laszlo control the position.
Laszlo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diego defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laszlo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laszlo scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Laszlo shoots in for a double leg but Diego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laszlo staying out of range there.#TD2#
Diego gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diego manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego takes a swing at Laszlo's ribcage but misses.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laszlo. That's going to slow Diego down.
Laszlo keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Diego moves out of range as Laszlo throws a body kick.
Laszlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laszlo.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Laszlo.
Laszlo throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laszlo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
#CL2#
Laszlo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laszlo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Diego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laszlo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Laszlo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laszlo is trying to drag Diego to the mat but Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laszlo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Laszlo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diego pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laszlo tries for a takedown but Diego manages to get underhooks.
Laszlo looks winded!
Diego controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laszlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Laszlo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laszlo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laszlo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Laszlo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laszlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laszlo feints the counter takedown.
Diego looks to land a combination but Laszlo avoids it well.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Laszlo slips the punch.
Diego throws a series of punches but Laszlo moves out of range.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diego is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diego manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laszlo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laszlo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jason Laszlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Laszlo clinches up against the cage.
Laszlo wants a takedown.
Laszlo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego avoids the head kick by Laszlo.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Laszlo moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego is looking to clinch but Laszlo is avoiding it.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laszlo under the eye.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laszlo.
Laszlo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laszlo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laszlo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laszlo unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laszlo manages to avoid it.
Laszlo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.
Diego digs a good body shot into Laszlo's ribs.
Laszlo avoids the body shot from Diego.
Laszlo throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Diego.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Laszlo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Laszlo. #TD2#
Laszlo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laszlo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laszlo passes Diego's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laszlo is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laszlo. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laszlo in particular looking to stall.
Laszlo throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Laszlo trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Laszlo misses with a head shot. Diego uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laszlo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laszlo postures up in Diego's guard and throws a big left but Diego blocks it. #T3#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laszlo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laszlo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laszlo.#TD2#
Laszlo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Laszlo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diego dodges the ground and pound from Laszlo.
Laszlo taking a break here but Diego is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Laszlo misses with a head shot. Diego uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laszlo throwing strikes from guard but Diego blocks nicely.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laszlo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diego keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Laszlo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laszlo lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Laszlo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diego as he avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Laszlo looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Laszlo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Laszlo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Laszlo does no damage. #TD2#
Laszlo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laszlo is in Diego's guard.
Diego wants to get back to his feet but Laszlo passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Diego is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laszlo landing some decent shots from guard.
Diego pulls Laszlo in close to prevent any damage.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laszlo postures up and lands a big shot to Diego's brow.
Laszlo is in close to Diego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laszlo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laszlo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laszlo throwing strikes but missing.
Laszlo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diego is keeping the position for now.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laszlo throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Laszlo.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Laszlo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laszlo manages to end up in side control.
Diego is not content to let Laszlo control the position. #SUB2#
Laszlo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laszlo scoring with punches from side control.
Laszlo cracks Diego with a big right hand but Diego just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diego can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laszlo controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Laszlo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diego has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laszlo but great work by Diego.#SU#
Diego decides to stand back up. Diego steps back and let's Laszlo get back to his feet.
Diego with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Laszlo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laszlo showed some decent athleticism there.
Diego manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Laszlo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laszlo working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Diego.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
Sam Diego really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Jason Laszlo had this to say: 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
DC 55: Mfer vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruthlessness connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruthlessness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego throws the left hand but Ruthlessness avoids the punch easily.
Ruthlessness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to break free.#BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruthlessness.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthlessness scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness misses with a straight right.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruthlessness.
Diego takes one to the chin there.
Ruthlessness has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ruthlessness has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruthlessness there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch.
Diego throws out a counter right but Ruthlessness avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruthlessness misses with a looping right.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ruthlessness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Ruthlessness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego moves away from the strike by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a poor cross that misses
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diego tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruthlessness counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Diego is rocked!
Ruthlessness knocks out Diego with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ruthlessness before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ruthlessness picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 45: It's Vegas Baby!
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Eli misses with a looping left.
Eli misses with a body punch
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Eli only half commits.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Eli.
Eli throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego cracks Eli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Diego misses.
Eli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eli throws a combination. Diego tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eli throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eli.
Diego jabs Eli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Eli throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego lands with a right hand.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Eli misses with a few strikes there.
Eli walks into a jab.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli misses with a hook.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Eli tried to counter with a leg kick but Diego avoided it.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Eli does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eli.
Eli connects with a single shot there.
Eli connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego with a jab.
Diego keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Eli.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eli.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Eli throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eli. Eli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Eli moved out of range nicely.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
enabling Eli to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego cracks Eli with a good jab.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Eli.
Eli avoids the body shot from Diego.
Eli slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eli.
Eli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego takes a swing at Eli's ribcage but misses.
Eli staying out of range there.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eli counters with a nice body kick.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Eli clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Eli saw that one coming.
Eli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well. #T4#
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eli scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Diego swings for the body but Eli moves out of range.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eli.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Eli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eli connects with a nice looking jab.
Eli with a jab.
Diego checks a low kick from Eli.
Eli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego throws a body punch but Eli moves out of range.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Eli.
Eli misses with a looping right.
Sam Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eli slips a jab from Diego.
Eli jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego punishes Eli's body with a nice straight punch.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eli.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Eli counters with an outside leg kick.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eli.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Eli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Eli.
Eli misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Eli's head back.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Eli had a free shot at his head there.
Eli throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Eli throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eli lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Eli misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Eli.
Eli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Eli.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Eli's head.
Eli throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego stuns Eli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands a body shot.
Eli throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Eli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Diego misses.
Eli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eli misses with a straight left.
Eli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Eli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Eli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli misses with a low kick.
Eli throws a front kick aimed at Diego's knee but Diego avoids it well.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego lands a nice hook to Eli's body. Eli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eli feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down. #T3#
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Eli.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diego.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego lands a jab to the head.
Eli misses with a head kick.
Diego throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Eli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Eli lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand. #CL2#
Diego forces Eli back against the cage and clinches.
Diego keeps control of Eli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Eli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eli tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Eli with a nice cross.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Eli.
Eli lands a right hook to the body.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Eli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eli catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diego throws a body punch but Eli moves out of range.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Eli throws a leg kick that misses.
Diego's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eli wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eli.
Diego throws a right and a left that Eli avoids nicely.
Eli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eli throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Eli blocks a jab.
Eli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego checks a low kick from Eli.
Diego takes a swing at Eli's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Diego throws a series of punches but Eli moves out of range.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Diego clinches. #BC#
Eli breaks the clinch.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Eli. That snapped Diego's head back.
#T2#
Diego missing with a left hand there. Eli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diego works Eli's body with a nice hook.
Diego misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Eli misses its target.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Eli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Eli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eli lands with a nice body kick.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Eli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Diego rushes Eli and presses him up against the cage.
Eli tries to score a body lock takedown but Diego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eli tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eli wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Eli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Eli.#T3#
Nice body punch from Diego.
Eli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego blocks a head kick by Eli.
Eli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Eli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Eli.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego wants to clinch.
Eli misses the shot to the body.
Eli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Eli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC#
Eli manages to break the clinch.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli misses with a straight right.
Diego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Eli counter with a right hand.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Eli scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diego has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diego and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Eli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eli.
Eli keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eli staying out of range there.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from Eli.
Eli feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Eli.
I think Eli 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Eli! |
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Event:
DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faliaygo swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faliaygo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faliaygo. Faliaygo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faliaygo lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Faliaygo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego throws a body punch but Faliaygo moves out of range.
Faliaygo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Faliaygo. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Faliaygo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faliaygo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faliaygo was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Faliaygo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Faliaygo slips the punch.#T1#
Faliaygo throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
A big left from Diego misses.
Faliaygo throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego digs a good body shot into Faliaygo's ribs.
Faliaygo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Faliaygo scores with a jab.
Diego slips under a jab.
Faliaygo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Faliaygo knocks out Diego with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Faliaygo before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Faliaygo picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harlin Faliaygo! |
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Event:
DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Dye sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Dye jabs Diego right on the nose. Diego blinks but takes it well.
Diego scores with a one two! Dye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diego misses with a wild combination.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dye.
Dye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Dye takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Dye blocks a jab.
Dye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Diego moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Diego just leaning against Dye, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage. #BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Dye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Dye.#T1#
Dye throws a good cross that connects.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Diego drives through and clinches with Dye against the cage.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dye's efforts to push away.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye blocks a body shot from Diego.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Dye tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego avoids the body shot from Dye.
Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dye swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Dye thuds a left hand into Diego's body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Dye working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Dye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dye under the eye.
Diego slips under a jab from Dye.
Dye blocks a jab.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dye misses the target.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Dye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Dye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Dye slips the punch.
Dye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Dye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Diego is rocked!#T3#
Diego misses with a hook
and Dye counters with a right hand from hell and Diego is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DC 17: New Year, New Me
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ledoux dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ledoux is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diego can't fight it off and eventually Ledoux manages to take the fight to the floor. Diego looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ledoux is standing up over Diego. Diego looks to escape but Ledoux dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Ledoux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Diego dodges the ground and pound from Ledoux.
Diego is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ledoux off and has taken his back!#SU2#
Despite having Ledoux's back, Diego says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Ledoux seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
A swing and a miss from Diego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ledoux or perhaps it was just good defense by Diego, which made it look bad.
Ledoux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ledoux. Ledoux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Ledoux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diego desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ledoux is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diego to regain full guard.
Ledoux tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Diego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ledoux works over Diego with some ground and pound from guard.
Ledoux with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Diego tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diego has momentary wrist control but Ledoux slips an elbow through the middle.
Ledoux looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego being controlled here, momentarily.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Ledoux slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ledoux throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Diego keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ledoux slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux stalling away here and it's allowed Diego to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diego keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diego trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Ledoux clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ledoux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ledoux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Ledoux will probably get the nod.
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#
Diego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego unleashes a big counter combination but Ledoux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Ledoux gets a double leg takedown into Diego's guard.
Diego pushes Ledoux off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ledoux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Ledoux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ledoux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ledoux.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ledoux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ledoux trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Ledoux 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.#T1#
Diego keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Ledoux trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ledoux controls Diego momentarily but Diego frees himself.
Diego wants to stand but Ledoux has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ledoux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diego trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ledoux's guard.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Diego is proving a slippery customer.
Diego tries to stand but Ledoux is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ledoux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ledoux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ledoux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Diego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ledoux wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Diego. No joy for Ledoux on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.#TD#
Ledoux shoots in and bounces Diego off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ledoux throws a strike but Diego rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ledoux is controlling Diego's posture.
Diego wants to stand but Ledoux has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SU2#
Diego decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ledoux, up you get!
Ledoux ducks under a wild hook from Diego.#TD#
Ledoux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre Ledoux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ledoux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ledoux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Ledoux'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ledoux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ledoux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diego counters with an inside leg kick.
Ledoux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diego sprawls well. Diego wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ledoux gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Ledoux closes the distance and pushes Diego back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux tries to score a body lock takedown but Diego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ledoux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ledoux drops his hands momentarily and Diego takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ledoux on the side of the head.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ledoux has time to react.#ROC2#Ledoux is rocked!#CL#
Ledoux clinches.
Oh Ledoux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Ledoux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ledoux seems to have got his legs back now.
Ledoux looking to pass the guard.
Diego preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diego is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ledoux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diego wants to stand but Ledoux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ledoux managing to control the position. #SUB#
Diego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SU2#
Diego stands up and waves to Ledoux to follow him.
Ledoux misses with a takedown
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Diego has knocked Ledoux down with a huge combo! Diego steps away and waves a wobbly Ledoux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#TD#
Ledoux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ledoux lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ledoux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving. #T4#
Ledoux looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Diego decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diego connects with a leg kick.
Ledoux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diego swivels and escapes.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Ledoux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diego seems keen to control Ledoux's posture.
Ledoux trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diego 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Diego made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws the left hand but Santino avoids the punch easily.
Diego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santino in his tracks.
Santino throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santino avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Diego looks to move away, Santino throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and Santino counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
Santino staying out of range there.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to work over Santino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Diego is looking to clinch but Santino is avoiding it.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Santino has knocked Diego down with a huge combo! Santino steps away and waves a wobbly Diego back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Diego is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Santino ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Diego out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Santino!
Bobby Santino is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Bobby Santino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 2
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Diego.
#CUT#It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Diego blocks a jab.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diesel tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diego prevents a body shot from Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego prevents a body shot from Diesel. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Diesel misses with a low kick.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Diesel only half commits.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diesel is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diesel.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diego tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diesel. That's going to slow Diego down. #T2#
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel lands a head kick. Diego smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #BC#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diego slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Diesel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel slips under a jab from Diego.
Schwonckl Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel with the inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Diesel misses.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel misses with a body kick.
Diego drops Diesel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diesel! Diego dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
No joy there for Rolls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rolls with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Rolls moves away and avoids it.
Rolls is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rolls is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego is looking to chop away at Rolls's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Rolls takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Rolls throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rolls takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego jabs Rolls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.#CL2#
Diego forces Rolls back against the cage and clinches.
Rolls lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Rolls pulls guard. #T1##SU2#
Diego stands up from Rolls's guard - Diego perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolls.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Rolls counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.#CL#
Rolls clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rolls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego presses Rolls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolls connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Rolls tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Diego is looking to close the distance but Rolls sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Diego crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Diego is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bubba Rolls! |
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Event:
DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Diesel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego blocks a head kick by Diesel.
Diego cracks Diesel with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Schwonckl Diesel has been cut.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego prevents a body shot from Diesel. #BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel is looking to chop away at Diego's legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Diesel moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses.
Diesel misses with a low kick.
Diego misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel feints and then cracks Diego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diego down.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel counters with an outside leg kick.
Diesel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Diesel - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Diego!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Oquendo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oquendo.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego tries to clinch there but Oquendo circles away.
Oquendo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oquendo misses the target.
Oquendo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oquendo missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oquendo under the eye.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oquendo.
Oquendo connects with a leg kick.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Oquendo's head but Oquendo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oquendo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Oquendo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oquendo misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oquendo, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo keeps control of Diego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Oquendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oquendo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oquendo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oquendo blocking some punches.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Oquendo misses with a punch to the body.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Oquendo's ribcage. Oquendo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego tries a body shot but Oquendo blocks it.
#BC2#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oquendo motions for Diego to come forward. Oquendo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Oquendo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oquendo lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oquendo cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oquendo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego takes a swing at Oquendo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Oquendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oquendo dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego misses with a straight right. #CL#
Diego tries to keep at a distance but Oquendo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diego is trying to break free.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego blocking some punches.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Oquendo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oquendo throws a head punch that misses.
Oquendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oquendo working aggressively here.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo lands a right hand.
Diego pushes Oquendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Oquendo backwards.
Oquendo lands a body punch.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oquendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Oquendo misses with some punches.
Diego wants to get back to striking at distance but Oquendo won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Oquendo digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Oquendo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oquendo.
Diego tries to circle away but Oquendo has him pinned against the cage.
Oquendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A hook to the body from Oquendo.
Oquendo has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Diego is struggling to control the position.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oquendo's elbow.
Oquendo prevents a body shot from Diego.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oquendo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oquendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oquendo.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Oquendo fails to land.
Diego blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuervo Oquendo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diego scores with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oquendo lands with an overhand left.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oquendo moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
letting Oquendo counter with a right hand.
Oquendo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Oquendo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oquendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Oquendo.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oquendo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego slips a straight right by Oquendo.
A big right from Diego misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oquendo.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Oquendo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oquendo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Oquendo is just out of range.#T1#
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oquendo was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Oquendo lands a head shot.
Oquendo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oquendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oquendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oquendo.
Diego tries to clinch
and Oquendo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Oquendo with the inside leg kick.
Oquendo cracks Diego with an open hand slap.#ROC#Diego is rocked!
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Oquendo counters with a crisp right that sends Diego to the canvas! Oquendo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo! |
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Event:
DMMA 121 Grant vs Nansen 2
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Schotel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego slips a jab from Schotel.
Schotel cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Schotel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
Diego manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Schotel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook
and Schotel counters with a nice uppercut.
Diego slips under a jab from Schotel.
Diego 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.
Nice shot lands for Diego.
Schotel staying out of range there.
Schotel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Schotel swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a left to the body.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Schotel cracks Diego with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Diego falls to his knees and Schotel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Our winner, Dag Schotel, 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:
DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego throws a series of punches but Kostov avoids them all with ease.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Diego tests Kostov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego thuds a left hand into Kostov's body.
Kostov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Kostov lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a straight right. Kostov didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Diego down.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Kostov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostov's head.
An inside leg kick from Kostov misses.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kostov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Diego.#T3#
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Diego connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostov, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Diego blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kostov clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Diego has Kostov pushed against the cage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov avoiding damage.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego is looking to control Kostov's arms but Kostov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Diego for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov is stalling here.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kostov drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Diego.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #T2#
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego blocking some punches.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kostov has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T3#
Kostov avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego trying to stall but Kostov improves his position.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
#T4##BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kostov does it's job there.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego blocks a jab.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kostov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego throws out a loose jab but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Diego thows a leg kick but Le Franc checks it
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Le Franc defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Franc moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Le Franc digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego misses the jab.
Le Franc is looking to counter punch.
Diego slips a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc. #CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Franc drops back down to his feet.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Diego.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow. #T2#
Le Franc struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Diego wants to break free but Le Franc has control.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diego taking a breather.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Le Franc working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Le Franc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land.
Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Le Franc is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego scores with a shot to the body.
Diego throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Diego jabs Le Franc right on the nose. Le Franc blinks but takes it well.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego falls off balance throwing a combination
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc slips a jab from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to work over Le Franc's front leg with a kick but Le Franc checks it.
Diego misses with a body shot
and Le Franc counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Diego.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Diego defending well as Le Franc loads up on a big left hand.
Le Franc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Le Franc is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Franc has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Franc's head.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Diego lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego checks a leg kick.
Le Franc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Le Franc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Diego catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc slips a straight right by Diego.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
A combination from Diego does no damage.
Diego moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Le Franc has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Franc and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Diego checks a leg kick.
Le Franc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
Diego misses with a looping right.#T4#
Le Franc blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Le Franc throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Franc moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego cracks Le Franc with a nice body shot.
Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego'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#
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Franc doesn't seem phased though.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Franc's head backwards.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Diego is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Diego throws a hook but Le Franc blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Le Franc throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Diego is rocked!
Le Franc dodges the punch combination from Diego.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?#T1#
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a good low kick that Diego was not able to check.
Diego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Le Franc counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc! |
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Event:
DMMA 95: Van Asch vs Imanari
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Camacho.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho slips under a jab.#T1#
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Camacho misses with a hook
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego 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.#CL#
Camacho clinches.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Camacho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Camacho jumps guard but Diego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Camacho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diego uses from the top position.
Camacho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho looking to control.
#SU2#
Diego gets to his feet - Camacho follows without any prompting.
Diego throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Diego.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Diego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Camacho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Camacho slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Diego.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camacho. Camacho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camacho throws a hook but Diego blocks it.#T3#
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego scores with the left hand. Camacho knows he should have avoided that one.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diego's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego!
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diego misses.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camacho with a body shot.
Good work by Camacho as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.#T4#
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#CL#
Camacho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Diego.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho is leaning against Diego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camacho scores with a jab to the head.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho counters with a huge left! Diego is in big trouble! He's backing up but Camacho isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Diego from any more damage. A dominating finish by Camacho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Camacho!
Our winner, Anthony Camacho, 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:
DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Fuegos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diego sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Fuegos somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Diego Del Fuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Del Fuegos closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Del Fuegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Fuegos misses the target.
Del Fuegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Del Fuegos 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.#T1#
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Del Fuegos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Fuegos.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego moves out of range as Del Fuegos strikes.
A big left from Del Fuegos misses.
It appears Diego was looking to counter with a kick there.
Del Fuegos misses with a double jab.
Diego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Del Fuegos wants to clinch.
Diego looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.#T2#
Del Fuegos misses with a low kick.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Fuegos doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Fuegos throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Fuegos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego looks to land a body kick but Del Fuegos moved away.
Del Fuegos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Del Fuegos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Del Fuegos scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego avoids the body shot from Del Fuegos.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego throws a body punch but Del Fuegos moves out of range.
Del Fuegos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego is looking to wear down Del Fuegos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Del Fuegos lands a lovely overhand right.
Del Fuegos misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Del Fuegos closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Fuegos has time to react.
Diego sizes up Del Fuegos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Del Fuegos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Fuegos's head.
Del Fuegos clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Del Fuegos throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Del Fuegos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diego avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Fuegos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Fuegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Fuegos throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Del Fuegos misses with a low kick.
Del Fuegos lands with a cross.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Del Fuegos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Del Fuegos misses with a left hand
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Del Fuegos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Fuegos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Del Fuegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Fuegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Del Fuegos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Fuegos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Fuegos manages to avoid it.
Del Fuegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego half committed to a counter leg kick.
Del Fuegos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Fuegos moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego Del Fuegos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Fuegos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Del Fuegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Del Fuegos walks into a straight right hand from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuegos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Del Fuegos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.#T1#
Del Fuegos lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Fuegos.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Del Fuegos misses its intended target.
Diego misses the jab.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Fuegos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Diego scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego moves out of range as Del Fuegos strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Del Fuegos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Fuegos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Fuegos's head.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Fuegos misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.#T2#
Jab from Diego.#ROC#Del Fuegos is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Diego Del Fuegos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Del Fuegos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Fuegos's head.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego punishes Del Fuegos's body with a nice straight punch.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch but Diego is having none of it.
Diego throws a low kick but Del Fuegos avoids it.
Del Fuegos ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Del Fuegos thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Fuegos seems to have recovered his senses.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot
and Del Fuegos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego takes a swing at Del Fuegos's ribcage but misses.
Del Fuegos punishes Diego's body with a nice straight punch.
Diego misses with a hook.#T3#
Del Fuegos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Fuegos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Del Fuegos scores with a jab to the head.
Del Fuegos fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
Del Fuegos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries to move into range but Del Fuegos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.#T4#
A big right from Del Fuegos misses.
Del Fuegos throws a lazy uppercut
and Diego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Fuegos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Del Fuegos's shoulder, as Del Fuegos tries to avoid the shot.
Del Fuegos lands with a cross.
Del Fuegos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Del Fuegos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Fuegos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Fuegos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Del Fuegos moves into the clinch.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Del Fuegos has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Del Fuegos avoids the body shot from Diego.
A swing and a miss from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos feints a jab promting Diego to slip. Del Fuegos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diego slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Del Fuegos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Fuegos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Fuegos avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Del Fuegos walks into a left hand.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego slips under a jab from Del Fuegos.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Del Fuegos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Fuegos misses with a body shot.
Del Fuegos motions for Diego to come forward. Del Fuegos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Fuegos misses with a hook.
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Diego lands a nice hook to Del Fuegos's body. Del Fuegos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Fuegos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Del Fuegos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Del Fuegos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Del Fuegos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diego lands with a hook. Del Fuegos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Del Fuegos ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Del Fuegos throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego clobbers Del Fuegos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego lands a jab to Del Fuegos's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Diego swinging wildly here.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Del Fuegos saw that one coming.
Del Fuegos misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego avoids the body shot from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a good low kick that Del Fuegos was not able to check.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Diego backs off Del Fuegos throws a huge counter combo but Diego manages to avoid it all.
Diego feints and then cracks Del Fuegos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Fuegos down.
Del Fuegos moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego misses with an attempted mid kick.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Del Fuegos throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Del Fuegos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Fuegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Del Fuegos misses.
Diego throws the left hand but Del Fuegos avoids the punch easily.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Del Fuegos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Fuegos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.#CL2#
Del Fuegos closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Fuegos misses with a body punch
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego lands with a cross.
Del Fuegos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Del Fuegos swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Del Fuegos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diego circles away.
It looked like Diego was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Del Fuegos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Fuegos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Del Fuegos tried to score with a low kick but Diego checks it.
Del Fuegos is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Fuegos moves away.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Del Fuegos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Del Fuegos avoided it.
Del Fuegos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Fuegos doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Del Fuegos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Del Fuegos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Del Fuegos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sam Diego thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA 76: Turgeon vs Slaissi
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego's corner calls for a 1-2. Diego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego throws a push kick but Tenryu slaps the foot to one side.
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego blocks a jab.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Tenryu connects with a jab.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Diego.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook.
Tenryu scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Diego throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tenryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenryu. Tenryu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego looks for the body kick but Tenryu saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tenryu.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego slips under a jab.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tenryu at a distance.
Tenryu scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego moves away from the strike by Tenryu.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego throws a front kick that sends Tenryu stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Diego's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tenryu under the eye.
Diego is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diego 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.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego misses with a low kick as Tenryu jumps back.
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Tenryu lands a big uppercut and Diego crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diego looks OK. Tenryu waves Diego back to his feet!
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego jabs Tenryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tenryu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Diego scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tenryus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tenryu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Diego is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gen Tenryu! |
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Event:
DMMA 67: Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanninen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanninen scrambles back to his feet.
Sanninen misses with a body kick.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanninen.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanninen misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Sanninen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanninen moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanninen throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanninen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanninen lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego avoids the head kick by Sanninen.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Sanninen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanninen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanninen on the side of the head. #ROC#Sanninen is rocked!
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanninen is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?#T1#
Sanninen digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanninen.
Sanninen lands with a good body shot.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanninen seems to have recovered his senses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sanninen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diego scores with a spinning back kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diego - that will leave a mark!
Sanninen looks winded!
Sanninen slips under a jab.
Sanninen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego avoids the body shot from Sanninen.
Nice body punch from Sanninen.
Diego misses with a hook. Sanninen ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego jabs Sanninen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanninen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Diego looks to land a left hand but Sanninen moved out of range nicely.
Diego cracks Sanninen with a good jab.
Diego thuds a left hand into Sanninen's body.
Diego lands a body shot.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Sanninen counter with a right hand.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanninen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanninen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanninen misses with a leg kick.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanninen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Sanninen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Diego gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Daniel Sanninen had this to say: 'Opponent fought well. Congratulations. Back to the training. I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raledran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raledran scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Raledran with an uppercut!
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raledran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raledran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raledran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego cracks Raledran with an open hand slap.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Raledran as he checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raledran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raledran slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego dodges the punch combination from Raledran.
#T1#
Diego throws a body punch but Raledran moves out of range.
Raledran wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Raledran lands a nice shot that snaps Diego's head back.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Raledran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raledran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raledran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego misses with a leg kick
and Raledran counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Raledran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Diego tries to move into range but Raledran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego feints and then cracks Raledran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raledran down.
Raledran throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Diego works Raledran's body with a nice hook.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Raledran is out of range.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raledran loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Raledran throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Raledran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raledran misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Raledran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Raledran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Raledran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Raledran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raledran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raledran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Raledran.
Raledran throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Raledran catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raledran throws a head kick that misses.
Raledran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Raledran doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Raledran avoids the body shot from Diego.
Raledran throws a counter combo.
Diego misses the jab.
Raledran throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raledran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a hook but Raledran avoids it easily.
Raledran cracks Diego with an open hand slap.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diego cracks Raledran with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Diego is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iner Raledran!
An out of breath Iner Raledran 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:
DMMA 50: Imanari vs Travers
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gutsu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diego to the ground. Gutsu is now in Diego's guard.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Gutsu passes into half guard.
Gutsu is trying to control. Diego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Diego pushes Gutsu off and gets back to his feet.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutsu.
Gutsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu closes the distance and clinches up with Diego, looking for a takedown. Gutsu pushes Diego against the cage but Diego circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego scores with a jab.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Gutsu saw that one coming.#T1#
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Gutsu slips under a jab from Diego.
Gutsu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Gutsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Diego chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gutsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gutsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Gutsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diego gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.
Gutsu has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Diego.
Gutsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gutsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diego is defending well.
Gutsu taking a breather.
Gutsu tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gutsu has Diego pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diego manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Gutsu tries to clinch up.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Gutsu blocks the low kick.
Gutsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutsu.
A punch lands to the side of Gutsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Gutsu slips under a jab.
Gutsu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Gutsu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gutsu blocks a jab.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Gutsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gutsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Gutsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutsu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Gutsu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutsu blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutsu slowing the pace effectively.
Diego tries to work over Gutsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Gutsu blocks the low kick.
And Gutsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Diego pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gutsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diego misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Gutsu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diego won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutsu is trying to move to mount but Diego reverses beautifully and ends up in Gutsu's guard.
Diego won't allow Gutsu to sweep him here.
Diego wants to get up but he can't break Gutsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gutsu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Diego decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutsu, up you get! #CL2#
Gutsu instigates a clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Gutsu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego lands with a right hand.
Diego displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
Gutsu defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Gutsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego connects with a single shot there.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Gutsu moved out of range nicely.
Gutsu with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Gutsu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diego's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutsu trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diego has Gutsu pulled in close to control his posture.
Gutsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Gutsu from controlling successfully.
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diego has control of Gutsu's left arm, preventing Gutsu from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Diego throws out a loose jab but Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Gutsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gutsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gutsu is just content to waste time from the top position. Diego takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diego wants to sweep here but Gutsu controlling him for the moment.
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gutsu controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Diego manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diego lands a right hand.
Gutsu is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gutsu has his back to the cage. #BC#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Gee Gutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Gutsu seems unphased.
Diego cracks Gutsu with a good jab.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Gutsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Gutsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diego is fending him off so far but Gutsu persists. Nope, Diego circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutsu can do to turn this around?
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gutsu connects with a looping right hand.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu tries to clinch but Diego moves away
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Gutsu feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Gutsu gets a clinch.
Gutsu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Gutsu moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Diego misses.
Gutsu tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Gutsu wants to clinch but Diego slips to the side
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gutsu.
Diego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutsu's sensitive parts.
Diego fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutsu.
Gutsu avoids the body shot from Diego.
Gutsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego misses with a hook.
Gutsu feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Diego wants to slow Gutsu down by chopping away at his legs.
Gutsu feints the counter takedown.
Diego lands with a cross.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Gutsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gee Gutsu.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego lands with a cross.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutsu.
Gutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Gutsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Gutsu's belly button to the back.
Diego throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick lands for Diego.
#T3#
Diego looks to land a combination but Gutsu avoids it well.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutsu.
Gutsu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutsu.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gutsu momentarily.
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego lands the left hand.#T4#
Gutsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a hook but Gutsu avoids it easily.
Gutsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Gutsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego takes a swing at Gutsu's ribcage but misses.
Gutsu throws a fast counter high kick but Diego manages to duck under it in time.
Diego takes a swing at Gutsu's ribcage but misses.
Gutsu moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gutsu at a distance.
Gutsu misses with a takedown attempt - Diego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Diego waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
DMMA 39: Hussein vs Kontiainen
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego stalks Bukowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bukowski's face. Bukowski staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Bukowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bukowski is in Diego's guard.
Diego manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Diego is trying to push Bukowski away but Bukowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bukowski lands a body punch.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
Bukowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Bukowski back against the cage.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski stalling in the clinch.
Diego blocks a body shot from Bukowski. #BC#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.#T1#
Bukowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego connects with a right hand. Bukowski shakes it off.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bukowski's hands.
Bukowski misses with a wild combination.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Diego manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bukowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Bukowski moves away and avoids it.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bukowski tries to clinch up.
Bukowski sizes up Diego with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Diego scores with a hook.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Good work by Bukowski as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bukowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diego circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Diego wants to control but Bukowski postures up.
Diego managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bukowski.
Bukowski trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Bukowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diego is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Bukowski with the ground and pound but Diego regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bukowski throwing shots but Diego is blocking nicely.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diego working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukowski is able to avoid easily.
Diego cracks a nice hook into Bukowski's ribs.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukowski manages to avoid it.
Bukowski throws a right hand that Diego ducks under and follows up with a left that Diego also avoids with ease.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Bukowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Bukowski thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bukowski at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but Bukowski moves his leg out of the way.
Bukowski feints the counter takedown.
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
Bukowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Diego cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bukowski can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Bukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diego tries to work over Bukowski's front leg with a kick but Bukowski checks it.
Bukowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bukowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Bukowski misses with a body shot
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diego avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
#T2#
Jab from Diego.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Bukowski counters with a shoot takedown. Diego fights it but they end up in guard.
Diego 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.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bukowski managing to control the position.
Bukowski is trying to keep Diego in close.
#T3##SU#
Diego decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bukowski fails with the takedown.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
Bukowski takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Bukowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diego on the side of the head.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukowski with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Bukowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
Bukowski swinging wildly here.
Diego getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diego misses with a body shot
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Diego with a hook.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bukowski moves away.
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!
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Bukowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diego on his heels. He'll look to pass Diego's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bukowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukowski as he connects with a hook.
Bukowski takes one to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski blocks a jab.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##CL2#
Bukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego pushes Bukowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego tries to break the clinch but Bukowski is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bukowski breaks from the clinch.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bukowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Bukowski's head but Bukowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bukowski cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
Diego cracks Bukowski with an open hand slap.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the body.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego with a nice cross.
Bukowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.#T3#
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Bukowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bukowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukowski counters with a straight right hand.
Diego slips a straight right by Bukowski.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Bukowski is out of range.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Sam Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego scores with the left hand. Bukowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diego misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bukowski gets a clinch.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bukowski.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Diego gets underhooks to prevent Bukowski's takedown attempt.
Sam Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Bukowski's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Diego manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Charles Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Diego!
Sam Diego took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 27: Giles vs Finlay
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Hawk throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Hawk misses with a hook
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Hawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diego on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Diego 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.
Hawk defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego scores with the left hand. Hawk knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target. #CL2#
Diego has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Diego.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
#BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch.
Hawk steps in with a hook that catches Diego right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawk follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Diego looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Road Warrior Hawk! |
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Event:
DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Diego tries to clinch up.
A jab from Diego misses.
Womack misses with a body shot.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Womack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womack.
Womack throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Diego gets a clinch. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Womack pushes him off.
Diego drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego throws a hook but Womack blocks it.
Womack fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Womack misses with a looping right.
Diego throws a hook but Womack avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Womack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego works Womack's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Womack ducks down to avoid it.
Womack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Womack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.#T1#
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womack.
Diego 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.
Womack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Womack gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Womack tries to land knees in the clinch but Diego avoids the damage to the body.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Womack has him pressed against the cage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Womack.
Womack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego is trying to push Womack away but Womack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Womack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Womack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Womack lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Womack 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.
Diego swings for the body but Womack moves out of range.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Womack tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Diego has Womack up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Womack tries to stall but Diego uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack's elbow.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Womack misses with a punch to the body.
Womack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Womack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Diego lands a right hand. #BC2#
Womack breaks from the clinch.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego tries to bum rush Womack with a series of wild strikes but Womack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Womack lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Womack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Womack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Womack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Womack.
Diego misses the body punch
enabling Womack to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Womack is able to avoid easily.
Womack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Womack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Womack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Womack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Womack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Womack missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Womack cracks Diego with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Womack.
Diego misses with a hook.
Womack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womack catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Womack with a jab.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Womack throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Womack finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Womack keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diego looks to land a right hand but Womack moved out of range.
Womack lands with a good body shot.
Womack cracks Diego with a good jab.
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Womack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Womack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Womack looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Womack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Womack blocks a jab.
Womack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Womack connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego tries to clinch up but Womack circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Womack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego tries to clinch up but Womack circles away and keeps his distance.
Womack scores with a nice head shot.
Womack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Womack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Womack throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Womack lands a body shot.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Womack works the jab nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego takes one to the side of the head.
Diego wants to clinch.
Womack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Womack misses.
Womack dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Womack. That snapped Diego's head back.
Diego staying out of range there.
Womack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diego to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack misses with a body shot.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego tries to clinch but Womack moves out of range.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Womack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mac Womack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Womack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego lunges at Womack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Womack's hand.
Womack dodges the punch combination from Diego.
A good leg kick by Womack.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego.
A leg kick checked by Womack.
Womack lunges at Diego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diego's hand.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Womack lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack connects with a single shot there.
Diego throws a hook but Womack avoids it easily.
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Womack counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking. #T3#
Womack connects with a single shot there.
Womack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Womack lands with a good body shot.
Womack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Womack swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Womack with a jab.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Womack is out of range.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
Diego throws a low kick but Womack moves out of range easily.
Womack throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Womack catches Diego right on the button with a cross.
Womack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
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!
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Womack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Womack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Womack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Womack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Diego rushes Womack and presses him up against the cage.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Womack misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Womack gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Womack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Womack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Diego tries to clinch there but Womack circles away.
Womack with a nice calf kick.
Womack lands a jab.
Womack misses with a left hand
and Womack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego slips a jab from Womack.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Womack connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Womack's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Womack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Womack misses the shot to the body.
Diego wants to clinch.
Womack clobbers Diego with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Womack slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Womack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diego momentarily.
Womack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Womack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womack was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Womack is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womack manages to avoid it.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Womack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womack scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Womack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womack dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Sam Diego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Womack saw that one coming.
Womack defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Womack. Beautiful body shot.
Diego lands with a hook. Womack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Womack is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Diego lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Womack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Womack tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Womack controls the action.
#BC2#
Womack breaks from the clinch.
Diego needs to keep his hands up - Womack had a free shot at his head there.
Womack checks a leg kick.
Diego is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Womack's shoulder, as Womack tries to avoid the shot.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Womack finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head. #T3#
Womack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Womack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Womack scores with a jab.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego dips to his left and cracks Womack with an uppercut!
Womack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego works the jab nicely.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Womack throws out the jab.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Womack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Womack throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Womack sprawling to the canvas! Womack rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diego finish him?!
#ROC#Womack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mac Womack has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Womack is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Diego fakes the body blow, causing Womack to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Womack goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
DMMA 9: Jurisic vs Pinks
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Garage closes the distance and clinches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Garage.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Garage. #BC2#
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego throws a body punch but Garage moves out of range.
Garage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garage.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Garage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Garage prevents Diego from getting back to his feet.
Garage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Garage is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A jab from Garage finds it's way through Diego's defenses.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garage, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Garage slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Garage.
Garage moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Garage moved out of range.
Garage tries to counter with a takedown but Diego is quick to defend against it.
Diego avoids the body shot from Garage.
Garage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diego displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garage.
A big left from Garage misses.
Diego throws out a counter right but Garage avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Garage.
Garage tries to counter with a takedown but Diego is quick to defend against it.
Garage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
A big left from Garage misses.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target.#ROC2#Garage is rocked!
Diego walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Garage drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diego swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Garage's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Diego!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sam Diego waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
A big right from Diego misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Diego! Gomez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Diego!
Sam Diego gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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