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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dilbrandt (ranked 2577 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 199 p4p, 176 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Dragon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 14 - 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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Widforss as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Widforss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Widforss won't allow Dilbrandt to sweep him here.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Widforss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widforss, into his guard.
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss working a defensive guard but Dilbrandt passes into half guard.
Dilbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widforss gets back to full guard.
Dilbrandt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dilbrandt is looking to stand up but Widforss won't let him.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Dilbrandt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.
Widforss looking for a guillotine here but Dilbrandt defends easily.
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard.
Dilbrandt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Widforss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dilbrandt's half guard.
Dilbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
Widforss is fighting to break Dilbrandt's control of his arms but Dilbrandt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Widforss looks to move to half guard but instead Dilbrandt has passed into mount! Damn!
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dilbrandt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widforss working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
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 David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
Widforss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Widforss should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Widforss looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
David Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dilbrandt did well to prevent Widforss getting side control.
Dilbrandt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Widforss keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Widforss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Widforss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Widforss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Widforss checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Widforss saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Widforss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Widforss moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Widforss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Widforss moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilbrandt swivels and escapes.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Widforss down.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Widforss was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
Widforss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Widforss checks the leg kick.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss lands a jab.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Widforss.
Widforss moves out of range as Dilbrandt strikes.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Widforss staying out of range there.
Widforss has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Widforss misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Widforss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Widforss looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt is not content to let Widforss control the position.
Dilbrandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Widforss tries for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss with the ground and pound but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet.
Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dilbrandt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dilbrandt has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss is trying to hold Dilbrandt in close to prevent damage but Dilbrandt has managed to pass into half guard.
Widforss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Widforss saw that one coming.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Widforss looking to score a takedown here. Dilbrandt is defending well but Widforss drives through and ends up in Dilbrandt's guard.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dilbrandt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dilbrandt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dilbrandt!
Widforss is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Widforss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself well to prevent Widforss advancing to mount.
Widforss prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Widforss.
Dilbrandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions.
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Widforss is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dilbrandt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dilbrandt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
David Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Widforss is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dilbrandt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt avoids the attempt from Widforss to control.
Widforss is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dilbrandt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dilbrandt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
A very excited looking David Dilbrandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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