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Event:
SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Octavian forces Dikunov back against the cage and clinches.
Dikunov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Octavian stops a takedown attempt from Dikunov.
Octavian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikunov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Octavian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ury Dikunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Octavian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian works on Dikunov's body with a couple of short punches.
Octavian avoiding damage.
Octavian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Octavian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Octavian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Octavian gets underhooks to prevent Dikunov's takedown attempt.
Dikunov is breathing heavily.
Octavian scores with a shot to the side of Dikunov's head.
Octavian is working Dikunov over against the cage.
Dikunov takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Octavian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Octavian lands with a short shot to the head.
Octavian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian is leaning against Dikunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian stalling the fight.
Octavian is pushing Dikunov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Octavian.
Octavian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Octavian.
Octavian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Octavian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Octavian avoiding damage.
#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Octavian.
A hook to the body from Octavian.
Octavian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikunov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Octavian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
Octavian lands a shoulder strike.
Octavian lands a right hand.
Octavian slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Octavian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Octavian is leaning against Dikunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Octavian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Octavian avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quintus Octavian.
Octavian with a jab.#T3#
Octavian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Octavian. #CL2#
Octavian forces Dikunov back against the cage and clinches.
Octavian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Octavian leaning against his opponent.
Octavian'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Octavian.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
Come on Octavian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dikunov tries to score a body lock takedown but Octavian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Octavian is working Dikunov over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Octavian.
Octavian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikunov backwards. #T4#
Octavian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikunov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian pushes Dikunov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Octavian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Ury Dikunov's cut is getting worse.
Octavian taking a breather.
Octavian scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Dikunov is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Octavian.
Oh Dikunov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Octavian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikunov.
Octavian scores with a hook to the body.
Octavian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dikunov up against the cage.
Dikunov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Octavian - that landed with a thud.
Octavian slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Octavian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Octavian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ury Dikunov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Octavian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dikunov sprawling to the canvas! Dikunov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Octavian finish him?!
Dikunov shoots and misses
and Octavian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Octavian lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dikunov takes a step back to recover.
BOOM! Octavian lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dikunov. Dikunov tries to recover but Octavian is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dikunov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Octavian!
Post fight, Quintus Octavian took to the microphone: 'Ryan retires after crushing defeat ! He can be my butler and his manager my chauffeur.'.
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Event:
SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dikunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stedman to the ground. Dikunov is now in Stedman's guard.
Dikunov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dikunov is working Stedman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Stedman keeps moving. #SUB#
Stedman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dikunov defends it easily.
Dikunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dikunov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dikunov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dikunov scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dikunov lands a couple of elbows.
Dikunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dikunov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stedman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dikunov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stedman has wrist control.
Stedman wants to sweep but no luck.
Dikunov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dikunov stands up over Stedman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dikunov postures up and lands a big shot to Stedman's brow.
Dikunov lands a couple of digs.
Dikunov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dikunov with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Stedman is rocked!
Dikunov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stedman covers up, he's hurt! Dikunov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dikunov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dikunov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov 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:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Dikunov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dikunov's waist but Dikunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side. #CL2#
Hanagan gets tackled into the cage by Dikunov. Dikunov maintains the clinch.
Dikunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Dikunov manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanagan manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Dikunov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikunov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dikunov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikunov tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan is pressing down on Dikunov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikunov is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Dikunov trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dikunov keeps working.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Dikunov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hanagan 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.
#T4#
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.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Dikunov trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dikunov is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dikunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanagan misses the target.
Dikunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dikunov as Hanagan shoots in.
Dikunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dikunov won't be happy with that.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan drags him back down.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Dikunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dikunov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Dikunov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Zalac scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ury Dikunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikunov shoots in for a double leg but Zalac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dikunov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zalac.
Zalac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dikunov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dikunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dikunov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dikunov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zalac can't fight it off and eventually Dikunov manages to take the fight to the floor. Zalac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dikunov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dikunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dikunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Dikunov stopping the sweep attempt from Zalac.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov working some strikes from top position.
Zalac trying to control the position.
Zalac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dikunov controls the pace.
Dikunov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zalac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dikunov.
Dikunov connects with a couple of short punches.
Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikunov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Dikunov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dikunov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dikunov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dikunov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dikunov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dikunov controlling from the top position.
Zalac has momentary wrist control but Dikunov slips an elbow through the middle.
Dikunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zalac throws a shot to the body.
Dikunov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zalac.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dikunov.
Dikunov grinds an elbow into Zalac's temple.
Zalac takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zalac is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zalac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Dikunov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dikunov taking a breather here.
Zalac is looking for a sweep.
Dikunov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zalac some visible discomfort.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Zalac is being controlled here.
Dikunov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zalac down.
Zalac takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dikunov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ury Dikunov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zalac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zalac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dikunov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Dikunov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zalac on his heels. He'll look to pass Zalac's guard now, I'm sure.
Dikunov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dikunov connects with a couple of short punches.
Dikunov is working Zalac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zalac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dikunov is controlling him.
Dikunov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Dikunov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Dikunov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zalac's guard.
Dikunov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dikunov is nestled in close to Zalac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dikunov drops an elbow to the side of Zalac's head.
Dikunov working the head and body with strikes.
Dikunov working over Zalac with some ground and pound. Zalac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dikunov lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Dikunov.
Dikunov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zalac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Zalac is rocked!#T2#
Dikunov trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Dikunov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dikunov is continuing to stall.
Ground and pound from Dikunov.
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. Dikunov connects with a nice short shot to Zalac's temple. #T3#
Dikunov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dikunov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dikunov is controlling the pace.
Ury Dikunov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dikunov drops an elbow to the side of Zalac's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dikunov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dikunov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dikunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikunov drops an elbow to the side of Zalac's head.
Zalac trying to control but Dikunov postures up.
Dikunov passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dikunov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dikunov dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ury Dikunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zalac gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dikunov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dikunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zalac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zalac is trying to keep Dikunov in close.
Dikunov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dikunov works over Zalac with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Zalac is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dikunov stands up over Zalac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dikunov lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dikunov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Dikunov stands up over Zalac, holding on to his feet. Dikunov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Zalac is out cold! Dikunov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov 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:
SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Dikunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeSilva is fending him off so far but Dikunov persists. Nope, DeSilva circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSilva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dikunov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
DeSilva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dikunov stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
Dikunov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSilva on the ground.
DeSilva just content to control the position.
DeSilva working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
DeSilva working away.#T1#
DeSilva taking a breather here.
DeSilva moves into full mount!
Dikunov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dikunov has given up his back.
DeSilva has the hooks in. Dikunov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Dikunov trying to get back to his feet but DeSilva is in full control for now.
DeSilva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
DeSilva has managed to slip his arm under Dikunov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dikunov is tapping out! Submission win for DeSilva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Event:
SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dikunov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov working some strikes from top position.
Dikunov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dikunov passes Nish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dikunov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikunov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nish for as long as he can get away with.
Dikunov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Dikunov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dikunov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dikunov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Dikunov scores with a big shot! Nish's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nish! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dikunov is defended easily by Leagatius.
Leagatius cracks the inside of Dikunov's front leg.
Dikunov misses with a takedown
and Leagatius counters with a nice body kick.
Dikunov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ury Dikunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikunov tries to close the distance and clinch but Leagatius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leagatius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dikunov looks winded!
Leagatius lands with a good body shot.
Leagatius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Leagatius.#CUT#
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.
Leagatius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dikunov fails with the takedown#KD#
and Leagatius counters with a nice right hand that sends Dikunov toppling to the canvas! Dikunov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leagatius finish him?!#ROC#
Dikunov is rocked!
Brutus Leagatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ury Dikunov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leagatius - that will leave a mark!
Dikunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Leagatius finish him?
Leagatius works Dikunov's body with a nice hook.
Dikunov seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Dikunov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leagatius connects with a solid leg kick.
Leagatius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leagatius connects with a body shot that sends Dikunov's belly button to the back.
Leagatius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dikunov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dikunov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leagatius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leagatius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dikunov at a distance.
Leagatius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leagatius.
Leagatius scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leagatius - that will leave a mark!
Leagatius lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Dikunov is looking to close the distance but Leagatius sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Dikunov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Dikunov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brutus Leagatius!
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rain drives through and clinches with Dikunov against the cage.
Dikunov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Dikunov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rain can't fight it off and eventually Dikunov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dikunov throwing strikes but missing.
Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikunov looking to pass the guard.
Dikunov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov postures up in Rain's guard and throws a big left but Rain blocks it.
We've been hearing that Dikunov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dikunov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rain has wrist control.
Rain working a defensive guard here.
Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rain 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.
Dikunov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Rain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dikunov stands up over Rain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dikunov chips away with some ground and pound.
Dikunov postures up.
Rain 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.
Rain controlling Dikunov's posture.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dikunov lands a couple of digs.
Rain is trying to keep Dikunov in close.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain is trying to control the position but Dikunov postures up. #T2#
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dikunov lands a couple of elbows.
Rain is trying to keep Dikunov in close.
Dikunov 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.
Dikunov being controlled here momentarily.
Dikunov won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Rain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dikunov cracks Rain with a solid left hand.
Dikunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rain looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain trying to control the position.
Dikunov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Rain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Dikunov is retaining full guard.
Rain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dikunov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rain controls the pace.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dikunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dikunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rain content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dikunov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dikunov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikunov seems keen to control Rain's posture.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dikunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dikunov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dikunov trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rain trying to control but Dikunov is working from the bottom.
Dikunov pulls Rain in close to his closed guard and prevents Rain from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dikunov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rain sprawls well. Rain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dikunov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rain wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ury Dikunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.
Rain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ury Dikunov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ury Dikunov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rain lands with a hook. Dikunov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick from Rain.
Dikunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rain tries to avoid it but Dikunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rain to the ground. Rain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dikunov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rain defends well and Dikunov ends up having to push Rain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rain throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dikunov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 265 rd 1
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Romero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.#TD#
Dikunov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romero wants to stand back up but Dikunov manages to pass into side control.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Romero tries to escape but Dikunov is in control.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dikunov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dikunov grinds an elbow into Romero's temple.
We've been hearing that Dikunov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dikunov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dikunov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
#T1#
Romero striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Dikunov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romero to see if he's OK.
Romero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dikunov scoring with punches from side control.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Dikunov drags him back down.
Romero tries to improve position but can't.
Romero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dikunov cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dikunov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Romero down.
Romero is trying to escape the position but Dikunov is controlling the position.
Dikunov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Romero can't do much from the bottom here.
Dikunov cracks Romero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Dikunov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dikunov 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.
Dikunov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Romero to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikunov scores with punches from side control.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dikunov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero is still in real trouble! Can Dikunov finish him?
Dikunov is chipping away with strikes.
Dikunov happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Dikunov lands a strong strike to the head of Romero. That's dazed him! Dikunov looking to finish here. Romero is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dikunov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
A very excited looking Ury Dikunov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Strike Three
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dikunov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dikunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dahl can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dahl keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.
Dikunov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikunov postures up.
Dikunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dikunov with a nice head shot there.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Dahl keeps moving.
Dikunov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov throws a big elbow that misses.
Dikunov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dikunov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Dahl keeps moving.
Dikunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dahl swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dikunov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ury Dikunov has been cut.
Dahl scores with a shot to the body.
Dikunov misses with a takedown attempt - Dahl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dahl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dahl scores with a jab.
Dikunov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dahl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Dahl feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dikunov sprawling to the canvas! Dikunov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dahl finish him?!
#ROC2#
Dikunov is rocked!
Ury Dikunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahl throws an overhand right that drops Dikunov like a sack of potatoes! Dahl dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Dahl!
A relieved looking Otto Dahl 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:
SP ICON 2.0: Reinvention
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Dikunov shoots for a takedown but Valhalla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Dikunov clinches up with Valhalla and pushes him back against the cage.
Valhalla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dikunov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valhalla prevents it.
Juho Valhalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ury Dikunov.
Valhalla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valhalla tries to break free but Dikunov pushes him back against the cage.
Valhalla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov goes for a takedown attempt but Valhalla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Dikunov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valhalla is looking to get back to is feet but Dikunov passes into side control.
#T1#
Dikunov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Valhalla works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dikunov controlling the pace.
Dikunov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dikunov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dikunov working over Valhalla with some ground and pound. Valhalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dikunov trying to control the action but Valhalla is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valhalla taking some punishment here, with Dikunov in his half guard. #T2#
Dikunov is nestled in close to Valhalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Valhalla is breathing heavily.
Dikunov moves nicely into side control.
Valhalla is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dikunov connects with a decent elbow.
Dikunov lands a few punches from side control.
Valhalla takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Valhalla takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Valhalla is rocked!
Dikunov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Valhalla looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dikunov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
A less than humble Ury Dikunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: The Next Chapter
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Dikunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dikunov wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Nowak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dikunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowak has Dikunov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dikunov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dikunov is trying to trip Nowak. He has hold of a leg but Nowak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dikunov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Dikunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dikunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nowak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dikunov.
Dikunov throws an elbow that misses. Nowak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dikunov's guard. Nice move by Nowak!#REVB#
Dikunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Nowak stands up over Dikunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nowak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Dikunov keeps moving. #SUB#
Dikunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikunov is controlling Nowak's posture.
Dikunov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dikunov has wrist control.
Dikunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dikunov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dikunov tries to get out of the position.
Nowak chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dikunov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Dikunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.
Dikunov distracts Nowak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nowak being controlled here, momentarily.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nowak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dikunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowak, which made it look bad. #TD#
Dikunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nowak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nowak dodges the ground and pound from Dikunov.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dikunov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikunov tries to score with some ground and pound. Nowak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dikunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nowak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ury Dikunov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dikunov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dikunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.#TD#
Dikunov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dikunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Dikunov.
Dikunov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak trying to remain calm as Dikunov controls from the top position.
Dikunov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nowak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dikunov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Dikunov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dikunov looking to ground and pound but Nowak is blocking nicely.
Nowak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dikunov unloading with bombs!
Dikunov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Dikunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nowak is looking to escape.
Dikunov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nowak is in a horrible position here. Dikunov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dikunov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Nowak is rocked!
Dikunov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nowak wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dikunov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dikunov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dikunov throws a strike but Mcconnell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dikunov lands a couple of digs.
Dikunov connects with a couple of short punches.
Dikunov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dikunov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcconnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcconnell is trying to control the position but Dikunov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dikunov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dikunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet but Dikunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Dikunov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dikunov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dikunov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikunov works over Mcconnell with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Mcconnell is rocked!
Dikunov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mcconnell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Our winner, Ury Dikunov, 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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