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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dilbrandt (ranked 3517 p4p, 2129 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 292 p4p, 181 weight class). Dilbrandt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock the Dragon. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt has Widforss up against the cage in a clinch.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss has had enough of the clinch but Dilbrandt keeps him there for the moment.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dilbrandt to keep the fight standing.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dilbrandt as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt leaning against his opponent.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Widforss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Widforss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Widforss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Widforss lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Widforss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up with Dilbrandt, looking for a takedown. Widforss pushes Dilbrandt against the cage but Dilbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Widforss throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Widforss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Widforss throws a big elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt wants to stand and escape but Widforss is having none of it.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilbrandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Widforss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Widforss throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Widforss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Widforss up and slammed him! Widforss can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dilbrandt decides to stand back up.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the body
and Widforss counters with a single leg into guard. Dilbrandt didn't expect that.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss trying to move into half guard but instead Dilbrandt has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dilbrandt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dilbrandt continues to stall.
Widforss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt looking to pass the guard.
Dilbrandt pushing down on Widforss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Widforss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dilbrandt prevents Widforss from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Widforss blocks a jab.
Donk. Widforss catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.
Dilbrandt has his feet on Widforss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Widforss lands a lovely overhand right.
Widforss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dilbrandt to the ground. Widforss is now in Dilbrandt's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Dilbrandt.
Widforss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dilbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt presses Widforss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Dilbrandt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Widforss or not.
Dilbrandt pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyres Widforss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Widforss.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Widforss scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Widforss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Widforss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dilbrandt momentarily.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Widforss misses with a hook.
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dilbrandt.
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
Widforss jumps guard but Dilbrandt stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to break free.
Dilbrandt lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Widforss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dilbrandt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Widforss stops Dilbrandt from standing up.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David Dilbrandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Widforss throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Widforss's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyres Widforss'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Widforss.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Widforss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Widforss strikes.
Widforss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt tests Widforss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt works Widforss's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss shoots and misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Widforss throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter punch.
Widforss tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Widforss misses.
It looked like Dilbrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a takedown
and Dilbrandt counters by clinching up.
Widforss wants a takedown.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Dilbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dilbrandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Widforss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt tries to avoid it but Widforss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dilbrandt to the ground. Dilbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Widforss with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Widforss is looking to break free of the clinch but Dilbrandt has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Dilbrandt to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Widforss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Widforss has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss working hard to break the clinch.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a left to the body.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a big head kick but Widforss shrugs it off.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss gets tackled into the cage by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt maintains the clinch.
Dilbrandt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
A victorious David Dilbrandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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