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Event:
GDL 105: BIRTHDAY BASH
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into James Dio's guard.
James Dio is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Dio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but James Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Dio trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but James Dio is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
James Dio trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio misses with a double jab.
Coronnie James Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a hook but James Dio blocks it.
James Dio throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James Dio misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
James Dio 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.#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James Dio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Johnson has an Americana. James Dio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Drake Johnson!
Our winner, Drake Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - James Dio circles away.
#CL#
Fighter has closed the distance and engaged James Dio in a clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Dio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
James Dio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
James Dio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from James Dio.
Fighter moves out of range as James Dio strikes.#CL2#
James Dio moves into range and clinches up with Fighter.
James Dio misses with some punches.
#TD2#
James Dio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James Dio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
James Dio is trying to control the action in half guard but Fighter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James Dio wants to pass the guard but Fighter is defending well.
James Dio moves into full mount! Fighter won't be happy about that!
Fighter has given up his back. Will we see James Dio going for some submissions?
#T1#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
James Dio looking to break Fighter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fighter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James Dio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
James Dio tries to get the hooks in deep but Fighter pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
James Dio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
My spies in CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG TRAINING GROUNDS inform me that James Dio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
James Dio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fighter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Fighter defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T2#
James Dio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and James Dio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between James Dio's legs - danger averted.
James Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fighter preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James Dio is on top in guard.
#REVB#
James Dio looking to pass the guard. #T3#
James Dio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James Dio looking to pass the guard.
James Dio is still trying to improve position.
Fighter is looking to stand up but James Dio isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James Dio looking to sit in guard and control but Fighter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Fighter stands up and waves to James Dio to follow him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James Dio scores with a nice right hand.
Coronnie James Dio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter lands a jab to James Dio's midsection.
James Dio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Fighter is looking to counter the offense by James Dio and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Coronnie James Dio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
James Dio misses with a right hand
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
James Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James Dio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye.#TD2#
Fighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James Dio advances to half guard.
James Dio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fighter is trying to escape back to his feet but James Dio uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Coronnie James Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James Dio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James Dio's guard! Nice work there by Fighter!
Fighter wants to get up but he can't break James Dio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
James Dio wants to sweep here but Fighter controlling him for the moment.
Fighter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
James Dio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fighter has passed into half guard!
James Dio is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. James Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
James Dio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fighter tries to stand but James Dio is controlling from the bottom.
Fighter postures up.
#SUB2#
James Dio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter defends it easily.#SUB2#
James Dio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
James Dio looking to control.
Fighter wants to get up but he can't break James Dio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
James Dio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fighter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James Dio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
James Dio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as James Dio controls his hands.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James Dio backwards.
Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James Dio or not.
James Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Fighter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James Dio is trying to pull guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
James Dio fails to pull guard.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Madness Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coronnie James Dio.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by James Dio.
James Dio tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James Dio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James Dio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
James Dio jumps guard.
#SUB2#
James Dio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fighter uses it to pass to side control.
James Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Madness Fighter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
James Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fighter.
James Dio misses with some punches.
James Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Dio swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio throws a right hand that misses
and Fighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James Dio has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Fighter. No joy for James Dio on that attempt.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Good exchange - Fighter coming out on top.
Fighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James Dio. That did some damage!
Madness Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James Dio feints a jab promting Fighter to slip. James Dio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fighter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
James Dio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fighter is not content to let James Dio control the position.
James Dio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fighter!
James Dio wants to take Fighter's back here but Fighter is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
James Dio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fighter is surviving well by controlling James Dio's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James Dio trying to control but Fighter is having none of it.
James Dio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Fighter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
James Dio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
James Dio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fighter is now in James Dio's guard. A big mistake from James Dio there, giving up the dominant position!
Fighter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James Dio is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from James Dio.#SUB2#
James Dio looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from James Dio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madness Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madness Fighter!
During a confident post fight interview, Madness Fighter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021 |
#R1#
James Dio throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses.
James Dio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
James Dio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nguyen did well to prevent James Dio getting side control.
Nguyen is looking to control James Dio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nguyen avoid being mounted?
Nguyen is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG TRAINING GROUNDS inform me that James Dio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James Dio is pressing down on Nguyen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nguyen is holding on for now.
Nguyen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nguyen tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
James Dio working for a submission but Nguyen is keeping him at bay. #T1#
James Dio moves to back control.
Nguyen looking very determined here, making life difficult for James Dio.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James Dio controlling the positon.#SUB2#
James Dio working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nguyen is doing well to defend. James Dio seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nguyen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Coronnie James Dio!
A very excited looking Coronnie James Dio 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:
LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
James Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rai.
James Dio misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai looks to throw the jab but James Dio is out of range.
A left and a right from Rai both land. Nice combination.
James Dio lands a really nice looking cross but Rai seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
A nice combination there by Rai.
James Dio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
James Dio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
James Dio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rai circles away quickly and effectively.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings widly with a right hand
and James Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Rai misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from James Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rai throws a hook but James Dio avoids it easily.
James Dio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#T1#
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai lands with an overhand left.
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and James Dio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
James Dio wants to work for an arm triangle but Rai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
James Dio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Dio prevents Rai from improving his position.
James Dio wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well. #T2#
James Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rai tries to get to full guard but James Dio has control of the leg.
Rai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rai trying to control here.
James Dio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but James Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
James Dio wants to pass to mount but Rai is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rai thows a leg kick but James Dio checks it
and James Dio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
James Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai works over James Dio's head and body with a nice combination.
James Dio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James Dio misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Rai both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James Dio throws out the jab.
Rai throws a hook to the side of James Dio's head but James Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
James Dio slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
A little feinted left hand from James Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rai looks to land a left hand but James Dio moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and James Dio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio misses with a hook.
James Dio defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rai misses with a straight right.
James Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Dio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai throws a series of strikes that have James Dio backpedaling.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai dips to his left and cracks James Dio with an uppercut!
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
A big left from James Dio misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rai.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
James Dio misses with a left hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow James Dio down.
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from James Dio misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
Rai misses the jab.
Rai falls off balance throwing a combination
letting James Dio counter with a right hand.
James Dio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and James Dio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but James Dio ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Dio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Rai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James Dio circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like James Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but James Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping James Dio under the eye.
James Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James Dio.
James Dio slips under a jab.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from James Dio.
James Dio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Dio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rai slips a jab from James Dio.
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping James Dio under the eye.
James Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Rai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
Rai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Rai missing with a left hand there. James Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from James Dio misses the target.
Rai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Dio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Dio is looking to counter punch.
Rai looks to land a left hand but James Dio moved out of range nicely.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai throws out a leg kick but James Dio moves out of range and Rai only half commits.
James Dio misses with an uppercut.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Dio slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Rai scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - James Dio coming out on top.
James Dio blocks a jab.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by James Dio as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by James Dio.
James Dio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James Dio.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James Dio.#KD#
James Dio lands a big right hand that sends Rai crashing to the mat! James Dio stays standing though and waves Rai back to his feet!#ROC#Rai is rocked!
A jab from Rai misses.
Rai is still on wobbly legs! Can James Dio finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai slips under a jab from James Dio.
Rai throws a body punch but James Dio moves out of range.
James Dio just misses with a punch to the body.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai throws out a loose jab but James Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Rai.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James Dio momentarily.
James Dio cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James Dio momentarily.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Dio ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
James Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Dio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James Dio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
James Dio misses with a combination
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
James Dio misses with a looping left.
Rai throws an off balance right hand
and James Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James Dio.
James Dio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a jab when James Dio was well out of range.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
James Dio clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rai swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and James Dio counters with a nice right hand that sends Rai toppling to the canvas! Rai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James Dio finish him?!
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Rai is predictable there
and James Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from James Dio.
The fighters circling - James Dio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by James Dio.
James Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.#T1#
Rai misses with an uppercut.
As Rai looks to move away, James Dio throws a big counter combo but Rai just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
James Dio slips under a jab.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai digs a good hook to James Dio's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rai scores with a four punch combination!
James Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai swings for the body but James Dio moves out of range.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
James Dio checks a low kick from Rai.
It looked like James Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coronnie James Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James Dio slips a straight right by Rai.
James Dio throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai looks to throw the jab but James Dio is out of range.
Rai misses with a two punch combination.
James Dio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
James Dio with a nice cross.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but James Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James Dio's head backwards.
James Dio thuds a left hand into Rai's body.
James Dio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai throws a counter combo.
James Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
James Dio scores with a jab.
Rai jabs James Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A leg kick checked by James Dio.
No luck for James Dio with that takedown attempt.
Rai punishes James Dio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling James Dio to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
Rai with a hook.
James Dio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James Dio connects with a body shot.
Rai staying out of range there.
James Dio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James Dio throws out the jab.
James Dio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James Dio takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James Dio misses with a straight right.
James Dio thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Dio misses with the combination.
James Dio misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James Dio catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rai throws a right and a left that James Dio avoids nicely.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James Dio throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Rai.
James Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Rai's head.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James Dio.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I've got Rai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
After the big win, Agansing Rai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
LOM Week 4
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by James Dio as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Javier Tapia has been cut.
James Dio throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Tapia counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Tapia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James Dio has escaped the position, nice work there.
James Dio is not content to let Tapia control the position.
James Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Tapia wants to control but James Dio is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Dio is looking to regain half guard here but Tapia keeps moving and retains side control.
Tapia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James Dio!
James Dio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James Dio tries to get out of the position.#T1#
James Dio avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tapia.
Tapia with a couple of short strikes.
James Dio is squirming around, avoiding Tapia's attempts to control the action.
Tapia looking to control and managing it successfully.
James Dio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James Dio avoids a strike by Tapia and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tapia's guard! Fantastic escape!
#SUB2#
Tapia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James Dio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James Dio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James Dio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapia on the ground.#SUB2#
Tapia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James Dio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James Dio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tapia wants to sweep here but James Dio controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Tapia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tapia is keeping the position for now.
James Dio trying to control but Tapia is working from the bottom.
Tapia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Dio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
James Dio trying to control but Tapia is working from the bottom.
James Dio is really struggling to control Tapia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
James Dio trying to move into half guard but instead Tapia has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Tapia throws a big right hand that misses.
James Dio keeping moving, preventing Tapia from controlling successfully. #SUB#
James Dio has his foot on Tapia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapia works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tapia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
James Dio looking for a guillotine here but Tapia defends easily.
James Dio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapia pushing down on James Dio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tapia seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead James Dio has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Tapia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tapia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapia wants to control from the top but James Dio keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Tapia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Tapia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
James Dio sizes up Tapia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tapia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James Dio throws out the jab.
Tapia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tapia shoots for a takedown but James Dio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Dio connects with a crisp jab.
Tapia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Tapia closes the distance and clinches.
Tapia avoiding damage as James Dio throws knees to the body.
James Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
James Dio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James Dio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James Dio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapias head.
Tapia is trying to pull guard but James Dio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coronnie James Dio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Tapia.
Tapia trying to control the position but instead, James Dio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tapia into the cage.
James Dio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Dio throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
James Dio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tapia backwards.
James Dio misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Dio is pressed up against the cage. Tapia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James Dio down to the mat. James Dio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Dio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Dio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tapia's hands.
Tapia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tapia walks into a stiff left hand from James Dio.#CL2#
James Dio gets tackled into the cage by Tapia. Tapia maintains the clinch.
Tapia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James Dio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tapia is working for takedown but James Dio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tapia working aggressively here.
James Dio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Tapia tries to break the clinch but James Dio is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James Dio.
James Dio lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapia can't break the clinch.
James Dio misses with the head strike.
Tapia tries to pull guard but James Dio holds him up against the cage and eventually Tapia drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by James Dio.
James Dio throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapia.
A short left from James Dio.
Tapia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Dio misses with some punches.
Tapia is trying to break the clinch but James Dio is controlling him.
James Dio gets through Tapia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James Dio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tapia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Dio working aggressively here.
James Dio misses with a short punch on the inside.
James Dio lands a hook to the side of the head.
James Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tapia can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for James Dio.
James Dio throws a head punch that misses.
Tapia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tapia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tapia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Tapia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tapia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Dio lands a jab.
Tapia slips a jab from James Dio.
James Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapia with the counter takedown but James Dio avoids it easily.#KD#
James Dio drops Tapia with a beautiful combination! Tapia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James Dio is looking for the KO!#ROC#Tapia is rocked!
Coronnie James Dio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Dio closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tapia! James Dio dives in looking to finish! Tapia is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coronnie James Dio!
After winning the bout, Coronnie James Dio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LOM Trials 3 per CK
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Test keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Test fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tri wants to counter the offense by Test and move into the clinch position.
Test displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tri. #CL#
Test pushes Tri up against the cage in a clinch.
Test trying to land knees to the body.
Test missing with knees to the body.
Tri prevents Test from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tri takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Test keeps control of Tri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Project Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Tri.
Test slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Tri tries to pull guard but Test won't allow it.
Tri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Test wants to take the fight to the mat but Tri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tri leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Tri pulls Test into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tri is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tri postures up in Test's guard and throws a big left but Test blocks it.
Tri works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Test tries to get to full guard but Tri has control of the leg.
Tri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Test wants to improve his position but Tri is controlling well.
Test moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Test wants to hit a sweep here but Tri passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Test there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Tri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Test Tri!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Test Tri!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Test Tri!
Test Tri wins by unanimous decision! |
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