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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Pink lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Pink blocks the low kick.
Pink falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Dallara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pink is refusing to be controlled, as Dallara sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dallara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pink is just riding it out for now. Dallara eventually gives up the hold.
Dallara is looking to advance position but Pink won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dallara is working for a submission of some sort.
Dallara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Pink is looking for a sweep. Dallara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dallara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dallara is working for a kimura but Pink is defending it quite comfortably.
Pink wants to get back to full guard.
Dallara moves into full mount! Pink won't be happy about that! #T2#
Dallara fails to advance to Pink's back.
Pink tries to hold on but Dallara pushes him away.
Dallara trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dallara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pink turns into him and now he's in Dallara's guard.
#SUB2#
Dallara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pink pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dallara is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pink avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Pink slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pink got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pink has managed to get both his arms back between Dallara's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pink got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pink has managed to get both his arms back between Dallara's legs - danger averted.
Pink is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dallara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Dallara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Dallara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallara keeping moving, preventing Pink from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dallara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dallara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pink controls the pace.
Pink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dallara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pink defends it easily.
Pink looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Dallara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pink's corner calls for a 1-2. Pink obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pink throws a nice looking combination but Dallara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dallara looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dallara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pink misses its target.
Dallara avoids the body shot from Pink.
Dallara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pink looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rupert Pink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallara is looking to land body kicks.
Pink was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara swings for the body but Pink moves out of range.
Pink lands a nice looking body shot.
Pink scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dallara has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Pink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pink lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Dallara is rocked!
Rupert Pink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pink moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Pink wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dallara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rupert Pink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dallara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pink.
Dallara is still on wobbly legs! Can Pink finish him?
Dallara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallara seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Pink cracks Dallara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dallara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pink finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Dallara gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pink gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dallara 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 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Pink!
Rupert Pink made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Primal 28
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Judah cracks a nice hook into Dallara's ribs.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dallara moves away.
Dallara attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Judah swings for the body but Dallara moves out of range.
Judah lands the left hand.
Judah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallara drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah jabs Dallara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dallara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dallaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Judah lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dallara misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Judah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dallara at a distance.
#T1#
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dallara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Dallara 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.
Dallara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judah's guard.
Dallara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dallara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dallara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dallara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dallara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Judah won't allow Dallara to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Dallara wants to work for an arm triangle but Judah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dallara wants to work for an arm triangle but Judah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judah trying to control from the bottom.
Judah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dallara is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judah reverses the position - he's now on top in Dallara's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dallara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dallara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Judah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dallara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judah has managed to get both his arms back between Dallara's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dallara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judah defends well.#T3##SUB#
Dallara has his foot on Judah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dallara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dallara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Dallara is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Judah has his hands clasped together but Dallara extends and breaks Judah's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dallara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Filippo Dallara!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dallara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dallara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grant trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dallara seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dallara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Dallara wants to work for an arm triangle but Grant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara is looking to advance position but Grant won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dallara thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Dallara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grant defending well though.
Grant pushes Dallara off but Dallara dives into side control.
Dallara wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Grant is trying to control Dallara's posture but Dallara avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dallara has hold of Grant's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Grant seems comfortable defending it but Dallara has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Grant is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Grant is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dallara couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filippo Dallara!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Offord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Offord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dallara.
Dallara attempts a counter takedown but Offord avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Dallara gets tackled into the cage by Offord. Offord maintains the clinch.
Offord pushes Dallara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dallara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Offord is defending well.
Offord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Offord misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Dallara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dallara blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Offord.
Offord presses Dallara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dallara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Offord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Dallara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Offord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dallara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord scores with a hook to the body.
Offord gets through Dallara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Offord.
Offord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Offord tries to throw a body punch but Dallara avoids it by throwing Offord back against the cage.
Offord throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Offord has a couple of punches blocked by Dallara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Dallara stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord.
Dallara is trying to break the clinch but Offord is controlling him.
Offord tries a body shot but Dallara blocks it.
Offord just leaning against Dallara, taking a breather.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord misses with the head strike.
Come on Dallara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Offord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Offord. #T3#
Offord has Dallara pushed against the cage.
Dallara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Offord.
Offord misses with some punches.
Dallara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Offord working aggressively here.
Offord swings wildly with an uppercut but Dallara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallara is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Offord - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Offord. #T4#
Offord works on Dallara's body with a couple of short punches.
Offord cracks Dallara with a nice body shot.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Dallara's head.
Offord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Offord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Offord lands a shoulder strike.
Offord misses with a punch on the inside.
Offord lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Offord is struggling to control the position.
Offord scores with a shot to the side of Dallara's head.
Offord scores with a hook to the body.
Offord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dallara backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Offord dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Offord loads up on a big right hand but Dallara slips the punch.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dallara ducks under a wild hook from Offord.
Dallara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Offord just misses with a punch to the body.
Offord throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Dallara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Offord's guard.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
Offord has his hands on Dallara's head, controlling the position.
Offord looking for a sweep. Not yet Offord, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dallara preventing the sweep.
Offord is still trying to improve position.
Offord can't keep his opponent in guard - Dallara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dallara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Offord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Dallara wants to work for an arm triangle but Offord is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offord trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dallara is looking to advance position but Offord won't allow it.
Offord regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dallara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Offord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Offord 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.
Dallara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Offord wants to sweep here but Dallara controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Offord can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dallara advances position into side control!
Dallara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Dallara tries for a kimura but Offord is defending well. #T2#
Dallara wants to control but Offord is keeping him busy.
Offord tries to bench press Dallara off him but Dallara keeps the position. #SUB#
Dallara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Offord knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dallara tries to advance to mount but Offord denies him.
Offord can't do much from the bottom here.
Offord might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dallara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU#
Dallara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Offord to his feet. #T3#
Dallara swings widly with a right hand
and Offord counters with a two punch combo.
Offord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dallara's head backwards.
Offord misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Dallara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Offord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallara is one step ahead there.
Offord looking to control.
Offord wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallara tries to free his leg and advance position but Offord is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dallara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Offord looking to control.
Dallara passes into half guard.
Dallara trying to pass the guard but Offord defending well. #T4#
Dallara trying to control the pace.
Offord is looking for a sweep. Dallara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offord knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Offord wants to improve his position but Dallara is controlling well.
Offord 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.
Offord has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallara is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dallara is working for a kimura but Offord is defending it quite comfortably.
Filippo Dallara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Offord has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Dallara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Dallara.
Offord looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallara is just out of range.
Dallara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Offord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dallara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Offord counters with a nice uppercut.
Offord throws out a loose jab but Dallara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dallara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dallara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara moves away from the strike by Offord.
Dallara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Offord looks to land a left hand but Dallara moved out of range nicely.
Offord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Offord loads up on a big right hand but Dallara slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Dallara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dallara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Offord.
Dallara misses with an uppercut.
Offord stalks Dallara and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dallara's face. Dallara staggers backwards, shaken.
Offord falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Dallara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dallara 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.#SUB#
Dallara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Offord seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dallara works over Offord with some ground and pound from guard.
Offord controls Dallara momentarily but Dallara frees himself. #T2#
Dallara slips nicely into half guard.
Offord trying to hold on to Dallara's head to control him but Dallara postures up.
Offord keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Dallara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Offord tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dallara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Filippo Dallara!
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