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Event:
HRL49
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Bradley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Dias misses.
Bradley throws a counter combo.
Dias misses the shot to the body.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
A little jabbing left from Bradley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley staying out of range there.
Bradley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Bradley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dias 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.
Crunch! Bradley slams his shin into Dias's torso.
Bradley defending well as Dias loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley looks to land a body kick but Dias moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley connects with the punch.
Bradley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Bradley cracks Dias with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dias looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bradley finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.#T1#
Dias misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a body kick that stops Dias in his tracks momentarily.
Dias checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dias on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Dias finds it's target.
Dias swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
#T2#
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradley wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Bradley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Bradley scores with a nice strike.
Bradley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bradley connects with the punch.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Dias misses
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Dias misses
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
Bradley unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##KD2#
Bradley sends Dias crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bradley is motioning to the referee to let Dias up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dias is rocked!
Dias throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Bradley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dias! Bradley lets Dias back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley scores with a jab to the body.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Dias is holding his hands too far apart here. Bradley throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dias is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy misses with a straight right.
McCoy scores with the left hand. Dias knows he should have avoided that one.
McCoy slips a jab from Dias.
Dias throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias throws out the jab.
A jab from McCoy misses.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
McCoy swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dias misses.
Dias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy with a hook.
McCoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dias misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy throwing a counter right hand but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
McCoy thuds a left hand into Dias's body.
Dias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dias on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dias slips a jab from McCoy.
McCoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Dias slips the punch.#T2#
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy lands with a good body shot.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Dias with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gillechriosd McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dias avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy throws a jab when Dias was well out of range.
Dias looks to land a right hand but McCoy moved out of range.#T3#
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCoy throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias jabs McCoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
McCoy cracks Dias with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dias looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McCoy finish him?
#ROC#Dias is rocked!
McCoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dias finds it's way through McCoy's defenses.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Dias ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.
Dias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Dias throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
Dias tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Dias tries to clinch but McCoy moves out of range. #TD2#
McCoy gets caught flat footed, as Dias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Dias's cut.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Dias lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCoy connects with a right hand. Dias shakes it off.
Dias lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias throws out a counter right but McCoy avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias.
McCoy throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
McCoy lands a really nice looking cross but Dias seems unphased.
Dias slips a straight right by McCoy.
Dias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1##CL2#
McCoy tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy is leaning against Dias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCoy misses with the head strike.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy has Dias pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCoy tries a body shot but Dias blocks it.
#TD2#
Dias has hold of one of McCoy's legs. McCoy is fighting the takedown attempt but Dias gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Dias has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCoy has his hands on Dias's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dias won't allow McCoy to sweep him here.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCoy holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Dias wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Dias defends easily.
Dias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Dias has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dias trying to advance position but McCoy counters by regaining guard.
Dias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Dias looking for a guillotine here but McCoy defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Dias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dias misses with a hook.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
It looked like McCoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dias misses with a hook to the body
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by McCoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCoy.
McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Dias's shoulder, as Dias tries to avoid the shot.
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCoy scores with a hook to the body.
Dias changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
McCoy connects with a single shot there.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
McCoy misses the jab.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dias has McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Dias misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias is trying to pull guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by McCoy.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dias can do to turn this around?#T2#
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diass head.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
McCoy lands a shot to the body.
McCoy gets through Dias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCoy digs a right hand into Dias's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dias's gas tank.
McCoy is leaning against Dias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCoy pushes Dias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy lands a body punch.
McCoy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Good body shot from McCoy.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McCoy.
McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias backwards.
A body shot lands from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy scores with a hook to the body.
Dias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Dias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Jab from McCoy.
McCoy throws a one two combo.
Vinny Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
Dias misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a right hand to the body.
Dias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Dias misses.
Decent striking displayed by McCoy there.
McCoy throws an off balance right hand
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Gillechriosd McCoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dias instigates a clinch.
Raynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias tries to work over Raynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raynard blocks an uppercut.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias stalls.
Dias working aggressively here.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias stalls.
Raynard is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries a body shot but Dias blocks it.
Dias lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Raynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
Raynard throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range. #T1#
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
#CL2#
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Dias in a clinch.
Raynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dias 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.#CL2#
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinny Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.#TD2#
Raynard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raynard manages to end up in side control.
Dias tries to buck Raynard off but Raynard is having none of it.#SUB2#
Raynard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Raynard's guard! Nice work there by Dias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard tries to strike from the bottom.
Raynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raynard wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it. #T3#
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raynard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raynard's back!
Raynard just trying to survive but Dias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raynard is in bad spot here.
Dias tries to keep control of the position but Raynard is staying busy.
Dias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raynard is trying to get back to his feet but Dias has full control of the position and if anything, Raynard has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Dias is persistently looking for the submission but Raynard is defending it well.
Raynard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Raynard wants to control but Dias is having none of it.
Dias trying to control but Raynard is having none of it.
Dias prevents Raynard from getting the reversal.
Dias thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raynard tries to hold on but Dias postures up.
Raynard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dias keeping moving, preventing Raynard from controlling successfully.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raynard trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dias throws a series of punches but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Dias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raynard is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
Raynard is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Raynard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dias is not content to let Raynard control the position.
Dias won't allow Raynard to pass to mount.
Raynard wants to stand but Dias has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
Raynard passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias wants to improve his position but Raynard is controlling well.
Raynard is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Raynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raynard wants to get back to his feet.
Raynard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard lands strikes from half guard.
Raynard tries to stand and escape but Dias is controlling the position.
Raynard wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Dias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raynard won't allow Dias to sweep him here. #T3#
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Raynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raynard has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard controlling from the top position.
Raynard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Raynard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dias's closed guard. He's half up but Dias has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dias pivots and extends the arm, Raynard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dias! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Dias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dias.
Dias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Dias postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems keen to control Dias's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Dias scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Dias up against the cage.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias is struggling to control the position.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Dias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dias tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias is defending well for now.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dias walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Dias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dias wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Dias is very close to passing his half guard.
Dias uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz wants to hold on but Dias pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dias has a good base and remains in mount.
Dias sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Dias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dias is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is controlling Dias's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz wants to control but Dias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Dias.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dias misses.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Dias wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Diaz throws a quick counter head kick but Dias was just out of range.#T1#
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Dias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Dias has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dias avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Dias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dias misses with an uppercut.
Dias takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Diaz tries to bum rush Dias with a series of wild strikes but Dias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Dias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Dias looking to pass the guard.
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Dias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Dias prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Dias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dias stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dias misses with the ground and pound.
Dias trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to bench press Dias off him but Dias keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dias landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz prevents Dias from improving position. #SUB2#
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz regains half guard.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Dias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias.
Dias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias lands an overhand right.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Vinny Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Dias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##TD2#
Dias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dias advances to mount.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Dias maintains control.#SUB2#
Dias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diaz turns into him and now he's in Dias's guard.
#SUB2#
Dias is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Diaz wanted to stand there but Dias had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.#SUB2#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dias keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Dias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias working a defensive guard here.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinny Dias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Dias!
After the big win, Vinny Dias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HRL30 Taylor vs Murray
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Dias paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald slips a jab from Dias.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dias. #SUB#
Dias 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dias'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.
Dias prevents McDonald from standing back up.
#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dias is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dias escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dias!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Dias wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald 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.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Dias creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Dias seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dias off and has taken his back!
Dias breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McDonald is wriggling around but Dias manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Dias's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a right and a left that Dias avoids nicely.
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Dias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias scores with a hook.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Dias.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there #TD#
and Dias counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald wants to control but Dias postures up.#SUB#
Dias goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dias's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
Vinny Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow. #T2##SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McDonald stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dias throws up his legs and catches McDonald in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! McDonald tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dias! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinny Dias!
After the big win, Vinny Dias made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias catches Ribeiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Dias misses with a wild body shot.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Ribeiro does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Dias slips a straight right by Ribeiro.#T1#
Ribeiro misses with a left hand #CL#
and Dias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dias.
Dias avoiding damage as Ribeiro throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dias.
Ribeiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dias is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Dias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dias stalling in the clinch but Ribeiro improves position.
Dias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Dias avoids the damage to the body.
Dias scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Dias is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dias 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.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Dias is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dias throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Dias.
Ribeiro scores with a shot to the side of Dias's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Dias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Dias misses with a takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias misses with a jab to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Ribeiro counters with a nice right hand that sends Dias toppling to the canvas! Dias scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ribeiro finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ribeiro counters with a nice right hand that sends Dias toppling to the canvas! Dias scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ribeiro finish him?!#ROC2#Dias is rocked!
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Dias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro slips a jab from Dias.
Dias seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.#TD#
Dias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dias trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Dias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribeiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ribeiro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
After winning the bout, Vinny Dias 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:
WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rossi sprawls well. De Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias shoots and misses
and De Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dias looks for a takedown but De Rossi sprawls well.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovanni De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dias with a poor takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rossi tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rossi to the ground. De Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Rossi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Dias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from De Rossi misses. #CL2#
De Rossi has Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dias pulls guard. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dias'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.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#T3##SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Rossi passes into side control.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
Dias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Dias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
De Rossi wants to control but Dias is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni De Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi cracks Dias with an open hand slap.#CL#
De Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dias escapes and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dias has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Rossi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Dias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dias thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
De Rossi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dias wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dias.
De Rossi is concentrating on defense, preventing Dias from advancing position.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Vinny Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rossi.
Giovanni De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Rossi! But no joy.
Dias fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
Dias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Rossi.
De Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Dias trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
De Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.
Dias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi has his feet on Dias's thighs here. He's pushed Dias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new welterweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WFC 36: Dias v Chai
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Dias has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mythic Co. in the buildup to the fight.
Dias shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Chai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dias is trying to defend but Chai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chai is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dias taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Dias moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai distracts Dias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dias is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.#SUB#
Chai stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dias has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Chai manages to get his head free but now Dias has transitioned to an armbar! Chai grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dias! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sins misses with a two punch combination.
Dias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dias doesn't seem bothered though.
Sins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sins misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sins forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Sins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dias tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins misses with some punches.
#TD#
Dias ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dias no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dias has his foot on Sins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sins works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Sins defends easily.
Sins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sins working a defensive guard here.
Dias trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Sins controls Dias momentarily but Dias frees himself. #T3#
Sins controlling Dias's posture.
Dias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dias trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Dias looking to pass the guard. #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.
Dias passes Sins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sins is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dias is working away from the top position though.
Dias wants to control but Sins is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sins finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias's head. #CL#
Dias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sins has a couple of punches blocked by Dias.
Sins is leaning against Dias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sins's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sins sizes up Dias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but Sins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sins forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Dias looking for a takedown.
Dias is trying to drag Sins to the mat but Sins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins prevents the takedown attempt.
Sins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sins misses with some punches.
#TD#
Dias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Dias tightening his grip on Sins, looking for the choke.
Sins wants to control his opponent's hands but Dias gets his hands free. #T1#
Dias is landing with strikes from the back.
Sins is in bad spot here.
Sins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sins trying to control the position but Dias manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Sins won't enjoy being in this position. Dias looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sins is tapping - it's over boys! Dias picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 28: Dias v Kadurov
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Kadurov digs a good hook to Dias's body.
Kadurov works over Dias's head and body with a nice combination.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Kadurov connects with the punch.
Kadurov throws a hook but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadurov misses with a series of wild punches.
Dias slips under a jab from Kadurov.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kadurov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dias goes for a double leg but Kadurov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kadurov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kadurov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dias has his foot on Kadurov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kadurov works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadurov trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Kadurov postures up.
Kadurov stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.#SUB#
Dias working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dias looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily.
#SUB#
Dias working for a triangle but Kadurov defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kadurov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dias is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dias is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kadurov grinds an elbow into Dias's temple.
Kadurov wants to stand but Dias has his arm trapped.
Kadurov is staying tight to Dias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kadurov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kadurov's back!
Kadurov trying to control the hands but Dias won't let him.
Dias is trying to control but Kadurov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kadurov wants to control but Dias is having none of it.#T4#
Dias looking to ground and pound but Kadurov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kadurov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kadurov 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.
Dias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov 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#
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
Kadurov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kadurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadurov.
Kadurov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kadurov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kadurov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Kadurov is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadurov working away.
Dias tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Rustam Kadurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Kadurov controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kadurov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kadurov just content to control the position.
Kadurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kadurov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kadurov working away.#T3#
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Kadurov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kadurov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kadurov looks up at the clock and then as Dias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kadurov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dias stops Kadurov from passing to mount.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dias on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Dias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kadurov tries for a kimura but Dias is defending well.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kadurov wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Kadurov slips a nice elbow through Dias's hands, connecting with Dias's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kadurov in particular looking to stall.
Kadurov lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kadurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dias fails to land the takedown.
Kadurov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias darts in looking for a takedown but Kadurov gets double underhooks and turns Dias into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kadurov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dias to the mat. Dias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kadurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kadurov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dias's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov 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.
Kadurov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kadurov is posturing up here but Dias has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kadurov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kadurov has to tap! Slick submission there by Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puck.
Puck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puck wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Puck sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puck.
A big left from Puck misses.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Puck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dias moves out of range as Puck strikes.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puck on his heels. He'll look to pass Puck's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Puck has wrist control.
Puck keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Puck trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Puck is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Puck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puck manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Puck's guard.
Puck is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias stops Puck from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puck sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puck did well to prevent Dias getting side control.#SUB#
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias trying to pass the guard but Puck defending well.
Dias is thwarting Puck's attempts to control the position.
Puck tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Dias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dias thows a huge punch but Puck dodges it nicely.
Puck tries to kick Dias off but Dias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dias trying to control from half guard but Puck is working away.
Puck is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
#SUB#
Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Puck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Dias rushes Licht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dias has clasped his hands together around Licht's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Licht is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Licht tries to buck Dias off but Dias is having none of it.
Dias happy to just control the position for now.
Licht struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dias moves into full mount!
Dias wants to control the pace but Licht is squirming around nicely.
Licht gets back to half guard.
Licht is not content to let Dias control the position.
Licht tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias thows a huge punch but Licht dodges it nicely.
Licht tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
Licht blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dias. #T2#
Licht is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura here.
Dias is looking to advance position but Licht won't allow it.
Dias is thwarting Licht's attempts to control the position.
Dias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Dias trying to control from half guard but Licht is working away.
Licht tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Licht wants to sweep but Dias has passed to side control!
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licht keeps working.
Licht is looking for a sweep.
Licht is not content to let Dias control the position. #SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Licht is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dias wants to control but Licht is keeping him busy.
Dias slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Licht has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Licht thows a leg kick but Dias checks it #TD#
and Dias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dias.
Dias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Licht is controlling Dias's posture.
Licht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Licht wants to control but Dias passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licht won't allow Dias to pass to mount. #T1#
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Licht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Licht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Licht defends it.
Licht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licht sees it coming and defends easily.
Dias passes into side control, despite Licht's attempt to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Licht is defending well.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Licht is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Licht tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dias tries to move to mount but Licht blocks the move with his legs.
Licht is not content to let Dias control the position. #T3#
Dias advances to full mount.
Dias is looking to work his way around to Licht's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
Dias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Licht is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Licht is trying to escape the mount.
Dias wants to control the pace but Licht is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Dias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Licht is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Licht and Dias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licht keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Dias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Licht's guard.
Licht can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dias controls the pace.
Licht working a defensive guard but Dias passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Dias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Licht sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been informed that Licht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Licht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to pass the guard but Licht is defending well. #T1#
Dias trying to control from half guard but Licht is working away.
Dias throws a strike but Licht avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Licht wants to improve his position but instead Dias has moved into half guard.
Licht wants to control but Dias passes into side.
#SUB#
Dias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Licht can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Licht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Licht is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Dias working away.#SUB#
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Licht gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Licht is looking to improve his position.
Dias trying to control from half guard but Licht is working away. #SUB#
Dias seems to be working for a kimura but Licht defends the submission attempt.#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.
Licht trying to control from the bottom.
Dias is pressing down on Licht's thigh, looking to free his foot. Licht is holding on for now.
Licht trying to control here.
Dias controlling the action here.
Dias wants to pass the guard but Licht is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Licht trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Dias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Licht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Licht is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Licht is defending well.
Licht tries to bench press Dias off him but Dias keeps the position. #T1#
Licht struggling a bit here.
Licht tries to control but Dias manages to take his back.
Dias has the hooks in. Licht is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Dias.#SUB#
Dias looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dias is working for a rear naked choke. Licht is not defending it well and Dias has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Licht refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Licht's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dias is defended easily by Rogers.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers lands a glancing blow to the side of Dias's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.#TD2#
Rogers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dias on his heels. He'll look to pass Dias's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias is trying to keep Rogers in close.
Rogers wants to get up but he can't break Dias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rogers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dias is tightening it up a little... Rogers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rogers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rogers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Aliyev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias has Aliyev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aliyev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aliyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vinny Dias has been cut.
Aliyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aliyev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islam Aliyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aliyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aliyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Aliyev finds it's target.
Good shot there by Aliyev.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Aliyev looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev throws a hook but Dias blocks it.#T1#
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Aliyev throwing a counter right hand but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Dias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aliyev wants to stand and escape but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev wants to stand up but Dias is controlling him.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Dias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aliyev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Aliyev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aliyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Aliyev.#CL#
Aliyev rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
Aliyev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aliyev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aliyev misses with an elbow strike.
Dias jumps guard but Aliyev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aliyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Dias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aliyev gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Dias tries to pull guard but Aliyev won't allow it.
Aliyev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Dias manages to pull guard.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aliyev is aware though and is defending well.
Dias is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by Dias!#REVB#
Dias stops Aliyev from standing up.
Dias trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias throwing strikes from guard but Aliyev blocks nicely.
Dias is standing up over Aliyev. Aliyev looks to escape but Dias dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Dias is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Aliyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dias gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Aliyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dias lets go of the hold and Aliyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Gawain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Gawain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gawain misses with a kick to the body.
Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Gawain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Dias.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias wants to counter the offense by Gawain and move into the clinch position.
Nice sprawl there from Gawain as Dias shoots in.
Dias tries to clinch up but Gawain circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dias blocks a head kick by Gawain.
Dias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Dias clinches up with Gawain and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gawain misses with the head strike.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Dias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gawain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gawain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Gawain'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.#SUB2#
Gawain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gawain is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dias has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gawain is looking to defend but Dias has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gawain! Dias pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gawain taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinny Dias! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
Diego De Varant had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Vinny Dias was cancelled. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dias. #SUB#
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dias staying calm.#SUB#
Dias tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Dias working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dias takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Dias in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is being controlled here.
An elbow from Dias crashes against the mat.
Jones wants to control but Dias postures up.#SUB#
Dias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dias controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Dias seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dias has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dias postures up.#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.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dias misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dias looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dias tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Dias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dias.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD#
Dias scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dias off and has taken his back!
Dias prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Dias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dias trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones trying to control.
Dias trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Dias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dias working to try and regain half guard.
Jones wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
Dias sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Dias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dias is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dias wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dias looking for a sweep. Not yet Dias, not yet. #T3#
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dias is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Dias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dias is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cobra Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Dias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dias postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Dias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Dias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dias content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Dias isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Dias jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones pushes Dias away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dias gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Dias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jones looking for a sweep but Dias has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dias throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Dias controlling from mount.
Dias working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dias wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dias.
Dias content just to control the position here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Dias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dias controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dias 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Dias! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Dias blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dias can't do much from the bottom here.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Dias 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.
Mcgee pushes Dias off looking to stand but Dias dives back in and keeps control.
Dias is keen to just control but Mcgee is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mcgee looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dias works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcgee is trying to escape the mount.
Dias tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away.
Dias content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Dias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dias throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dias wants to control the pace but Mcgee is squirming around nicely.
Mcgee is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgee is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Mcgee has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Dias just sinks the hooks in.
Dias missing with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Dias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mcgee taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinny Dias! |
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