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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Calloway misses with a left hand
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Calloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calloway's corner calls for a 1-2. Calloway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Dyer checks a leg kick.
Dyer blocks a jab.
Dyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calloway.
Dyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calloway on the side of the head.
Calloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Calloway drops his hands momentarily and Dyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Jim Calloway has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyer lands the left hand.#T1#
Jab, jab by Dyer - just one landing.
A low kick from Calloway misses
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Calloway misses the target.
Calloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calloway misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calloway thinking.
Calloway throws a big shot that misses.
Calloway misses with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jim Calloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calloway misses with a body kick.
Calloway misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Calloway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calloway.
Calloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Calloway.
Despite the aggression on Dyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Calloway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Calloway
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Calloway misses with a looping right.
Calloway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Calloway tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calloway throws a lazy uppercut
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Calloway.
A little jabbing left from Dyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Calloway misses with an uppercut
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyer.
Dyer throws a counter combo.
Calloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyer throws a counter combo.
Dyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Calloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calloway wants to slow Dyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Dyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calloway is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calloway misses with a body shot.
Dyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Calloway throws a chopping leg kick but Dyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Calloway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer moves forwards but Calloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Calloway.
Dyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calloway throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
Dyer throws out a counter right but Calloway avoids it with no problem.
Calloway throws a right hand that misses
and Dyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Calloway throws a leg kick but Dyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dyer throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Calloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer blocks a jab.
Dyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Dyer.
A nice side step and Dyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dyer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Calloway is rocked!
Dyer works Calloway's body with a nice hook.
Dyer connects with a body shot that sends Calloway's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Calloway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway looks to throw a body kick
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Calloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dyer drops Calloway with a big left hand! Calloway is injured, injured bad! Dyer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Dyer! |
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Event:
CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Jaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaska darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaska fails to land the takedown.
Jaska wants to clinch but Dyer slips to the side
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Dyer's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaska wants to clinch but Dyer slips to the side
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice body shot.
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Jaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Jaska. #T1#
Jaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dyer lands a right hook to the body.
Jaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Jaska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaska looks winded!
Dyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyer. Dyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaska with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Jaska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taistelu Jaska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer stuns Jaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaska misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Dyer.
Dyer digs a right hand into Jaska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaska's gas tank.
Dyer lands a left hand.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Jaska's head.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Come on Dyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaska.
Dyer lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dyer. #BC#
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Dyer catches Jaska right on the button with a cross.
Dyer throws a series of strikes that have Jaska backpedaling.
#ROC#Jaska is rocked!
Jaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyer finish him?
Jaska misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jaska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaska seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Dyer.
Dyer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaska closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dyer works Jaska's body with a nice hook.
Jaska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaska wants to clinch
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaska on the side of the head.
Jaska shoots in looking for a takedown. Dyer tries to sprawl out of it but Jaska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaska fails with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaska has his takedown stuffed
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer lands with a good body shot.
Dyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Dyer lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. Dyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyer pounces like a tiger and cracks Jaska with a vicious hook! Jaska is down but not out! Dyer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stephen Dyer!
Taistelu Jaska was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'. |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Dyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Versu circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Versu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
Versu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dyer throws out the jab.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Dyer's head but Dyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Versu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Dyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Versu misses with a hook
and Dyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dyer slips a jab from Versu.
Dyer lands with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dyer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Dyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Versu misses with a body shot
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dyer throws a series of strikes that have Versu backpedaling.
Versu dodges the punch combination from Dyer.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Versu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Versu throws a leg kick
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Versu misses with a kick to the body.
Dyer swings for the body but Versu moves out of range.
Versu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dyer under the eye.
A head kick misses from Versu.
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dyer scores with the left hand. Versu knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu misses with a low kick. #T2#
Dyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Versu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Versu slips under a jab from Dyer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Versu! But no joy.
Dyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Dyer misses.
Versu misses with a straight right.
Dyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dyer.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dyer swinging wildly here.
Versu misses with a hook
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Versu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Versu scrambles back to his feet.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Dyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Dyer misses with a hook. Versu ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Versu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Versu's ribs.
Dyer scores with the left hand. Versu knows he should have avoided that one.
Versu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer lands a two punch combo.
Dyer connects with the punch.
Dyer throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu throws a leg kick but Dyer checks it.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Versu scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu walks into a left hand.
Versu swings widly with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Versu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Versu looks winded!
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Versu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Versu drops his hands momentarily and Dyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dyer throws a shot to the body.
Dyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dyer jabs Versu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Versu avoids them all with ease.
Dyer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyer works Versu's body with a nice hook.
Dyer throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Dyer scores with a three punch combo!
Dyer cracks a nice hook into Versu's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Versu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Versu throws a leg kick but Dyer moved away.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Dyer's head but Dyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Versu throws a hook but Dyer avoids it easily.
Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Versu moves out of range of the strikes.
Dyer tries to bum rush Versu with a series of wild strikes but Versu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Versu is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dyer. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer checks the leg kick.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dyer lands an overhand right.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Versu can do to turn this around?
Dyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.#T1#
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Versu! But no joy.
Dyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyer.
Dyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Versu takes a swing at Dyer's ribcage but misses.
Geo Versu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Versu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Versu works the jab nicely.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Versu misses the body punch
and Dyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Versu.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Versu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dyer has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Versu. #T2#
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Versu is breathing heavily.
That kick from Versu tenderised Dyer's leg. Dyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Versu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyer misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Versu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Versu cracks a nice hook into Dyer's ribs.
Versu lands a nice shot that snaps Dyer's head back.
Versu throws a jab when Dyer was well out of range.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Versu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Versu should have avoided that one. #T3#
Dyer connects with the punch.
Dyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Versu misses with a hook.
Dyer connects with a body shot that sends Versu's belly button to the back.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyer moves away.
Stephen Dyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dyer stuns Versu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Versu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Versu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dyer lunges at Versu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Versu's hand.
Dyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer swings for the body but Versu moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Dyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Versu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Dyer.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Versu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dyer throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Versu is rocked!
Dyer lands a jab to the head.
Versu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyer finish him?
Versu backs away from a small jab... but Dyer lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Versu crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dyer with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stephen Dyer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Benedict has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benedict dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer.
We've been informed that Benedict has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedict with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Dyer leaves Benedict with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dyer lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict misses with a takedown attempt
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedict tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Benedict goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.
Dyer throws a body punch but Benedict moves out of range. #T1#
Benedict dives in for a single leg takedown but Dyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A left lands for Dyer.
Benedict uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Benedict shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benedict dives in and grabs Dyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyer pushes down on Benedict's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Dyer misses its target.
Benedict looks to clinch
enabling Dyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Benedict has managed to clinch.
Benedict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benedict manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Dyer lands a shoulder strike.
Benedict trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer stuffs the takedown.
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!
Benedict shoots in but no luck this time.
Dyer lands with a nice body punch.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict misses with a takedown
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benedict looks winded!
Benedict misses with a kick to the body.
Benedict shoots in for a double leg but Dyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benedict walks into a left hand.
Dyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Benedict throws a leg kick
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedict doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedict thinking.
Dyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedict staying out of range there.
Dyer misses with a looping left.
Dyer throws a big shot that misses.
Dyer misses the jab.
Benedict closes the distance but Dyer moves to the side
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benedict.
A quick step to the side and Dyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4##CL2#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch.
Dyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benedict is pushing Dyer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dyer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benedict misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Benedict breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Benedict will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Benedict closes the distance and clinches up with Dyer, looking for a takedown. Benedict pushes Dyer against the cage but Dyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Dyer gets tackled into the cage by Benedict. Benedict maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Benedict pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephen Dyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedict dodges the punch combination from Dyer.
Despite the aggression on Benedict's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benedict throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer takes a swing at Benedict's ribcage but misses.
Julius Benedict is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benedict throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dyer's waist but Dyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benedict off to one side.
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dyer backs off Benedict throws a huge counter combo but Dyer manages to avoid it all.
Dyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Benedict misses.#T1#
Benedict slips a jab from Dyer.
Benedict shoots and misses
and Benedict takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.#CL2#
Benedict has Dyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedict is trying to drag Dyer to the mat but Dyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Benedict is trying to pull guard but Dyer has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer wants to break free but Benedict has control.
Dyer tries to work over Benedict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benedict taking a breather.
Benedict slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Benedict's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Dyer tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.
Dyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benedict pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
Dyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benedict.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dyer.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer wants to break free but Benedict has control.
Dyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedict prevents a body shot from Dyer.
Benedict is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dyer is trying to break the clinch but Benedict is controlling him.
Benedict wants to take the fight to the mat but Dyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Benedict wants to take the fight to the mat but Dyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedict has double underhooks.
Dyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Benedict won't allow it.
#BC2#
Benedict manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Benedict takes the fight into the clinch.
Dyer tries to stall but Benedict uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Dyer avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dyer as the two fighters clinch.
Benedict has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julius Benedict seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Benedict misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benedict is breathing heavily.
Benedict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Dyer is trying to break free.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer is looking to control Benedict's arms but Benedict gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyer has his back to the cage.
Benedict tries to pull guard but Dyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Benedict drops back down to his feet.
Dyer tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Dyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedict tries to clinch up
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benedict misses with a takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benedict throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
Dyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Benedict darts in and clinches Dyer up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dyer as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer prevents a body shot from Benedict. #BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer digs a good hook to Benedict's body.
Benedict looks for a takedown but Dyer sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedict misses with a leg kick.
Dyer throws a body punch but Benedict moves out of range.
Dyer thuds a left hand into Benedict's body.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer scores with a body shot.
Benedict gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedict fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benedict fails to land the takedown.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Benedict.
Benedict takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Benedict darts in and clinches Dyer up against the cage.#T2#
Benedict drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer scores with a shot to the body.
Dyer lands a jab to the head.
Benedict misses with a head kick.
Benedict is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict is looking to clinch.
Benedict tries to clinch up.
Dyer misses with a wild body shot.
Benedict lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dyer's sensitive parts.
Dyer is looking to wear down Benedict with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benedict is defended easily by Dyer.
Dyer slips a jab and a cross from Benedict.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedict backwards.
Dyer can't find room to land a body shot as Benedict controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
Dyer has had enough of the clinch but Benedict keeps him there for the moment.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC2#
Benedict escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedict ducks under a wild hook from Dyer.
Dyer misses with a looping left.
Benedict shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dyer as he avoids it easily.
Dyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Dyer.
Dyer cracks Benedict with a good jab.
Dyer cracks Benedict with an open hand slap.
Benedict darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a straight right hand.
Julius Benedict has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedict misses the body punch
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dyer, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer! |
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