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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Dybala misses with a jab to the body
letting Calixte counter with a right hand.
Calixte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dybala throws out the jab.
Calixte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Calixte rushes Dybala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Calixte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Dybala.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Calixte.
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
Calixte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte blocking some punches.
#T1#
Calixte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Calixte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte pushes Dybala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calixte lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Dybala is rocked!
Calixte blocking some punches.
Dybala is still on wobbly legs! Can Calixte finish him?
Calixte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala seems to have recovered his senses.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala 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.
Calixte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dybalas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calixte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calixte.
Dybala looks winded!
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calixte's elbow.
Calixte lands a hook that snaps the head of Dybala backwards.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Calixte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calixte.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
Calixte unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dybala! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Calixte is unloading with more strikes now! Dybala drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martial Calixte!
Martial Calixte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Dybala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kaiser.
Dybala lunges at Kaiser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaiser's hand. #CL#
Dybala darts in and clinches Kaiser up against the cage.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dybala on the inside. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dybala thuds his right hand into Kaiser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaiser fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala scores with a shoulder strike.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaiser's elbow. #TD2#
Kaiser pulls Dybala into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dybala prevents Kaiser from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dybala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully.
Dybala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dybala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaiser on the ground.
Kaiser trying to keep a closed guard but Dybala is proving a slippery customer.
Dybala trying to control but Kaiser is working from the bottom.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaiser striking off his back but it's not causing Dybala any problems. #SUB2#
Kaiser working for a triangle but Dybala defends it easily.
Dybala won't allow Kaiser to sweep him here. #T2#
Kaiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dybala controls the pace.
Kaiser keeping moving, preventing Dybala from controlling successfully.
Dybala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dybala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaiser's guard.
Kaiser gets full guard.
Dybala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dybala looking to sit in guard and control but Kaiser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Kaiser throws a big right hand that misses.
Dybala is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dybala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaiser controls the pace.
Dybala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaiser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dybala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dybala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaiser stopping the sweep attempt from Dybala.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaiser wants to control from the top but Dybala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dybala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dybala is controlling Kaiser's posture.
Dybala working a defensive guard here.
Dybala controlling Kaiser's posture.
Dybala is trying to keep Kaiser in close.
Kaiser trying to control but Dybala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dybala leaves Kaiser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dybala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kaiser.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Dybala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Dybala forces Kaiser back against the cage and clinches.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Kaiser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaiser can do to turn this around?
Kaiser throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dybala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dybala lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaiser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dybala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dybala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dybala lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Dybala pushes Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dybala as Kaiser tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Kaiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulo Dybala is winning the standup battle so far.
Dybala lands a nice shot that snaps Kaiser's head back.
#CL#
Dybala has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks from the clinch.
Dybala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dybala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaiser shoots in but Dybala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
Kaiser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Dybala throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaiser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Dybala - just one landing.
Kaiser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dybala lands with an overhand left.
Kaiser shoots for a double leg takedown but Dybala sprawls well. He's pushed Kaiser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dybala lands with a right hand.
Dybala throws a hook but Kaiser blocks it.
Dybala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaiser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Dybala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dybala pushes Kaiser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
Kaiser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaiser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dybala is defending well.
Dybala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dybala tries to work over Kaiser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kaiser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaiser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Remington Kaiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dybala misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dybala can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Kaiser avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dybala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dybala working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaiser controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Kaiser blocks an uppercut.
Dybala gets through Kaiser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Kaiser is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
That's time! Dybala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaiser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dybala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaiser is looking to chop away at Dybala's legs.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Dybala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dybala pushes Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dybala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaiser.
Kaiser wants to take the fight to the mat but Dybala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remington Kaiser.
Dybala pushes Kaiser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dybala is pressed up against the cage. Kaiser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dybala down to the mat. Dybala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaiser lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dybala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dybala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dybala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dybala. #CL#
Dybala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Kaiser.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kaiser is working for takedown but Dybala is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
Kaiser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
Dybala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dybala to keep the fight standing.
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Kaiser's head.
Dybala has a couple of punches blocked by Kaiser.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaiser jumps guard but Dybala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards. #T2#
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaiser blocks an uppercut.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala managing to block the knees to the body from Kaiser.
Nice body punch from Dybala.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dybala fails to land.
Dybala tries to work over Kaiser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dybala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaiser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dybala smiles and moves away.
Kaiser shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Dybala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala gets underhooks to prevent Kaiser's takedown attempt.
Kaiser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Dybala manages to get underhooks.
Dybala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dybala scores with a shot to the side of Kaiser's head.
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Kaiser is trying to maintain a safe position but Dybala gets an underhook and turns Kaiser into the cage.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Dybala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaiser is trying to break the clinch but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Kaiser takes a shot to the head.
Dybala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala can't find room to land a body shot as Kaiser controls the action.
Kaiser tries to pull guard but Dybala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaiser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala misses with some punches.
Remington Kaiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaiser misses with a knee to the head.
Kaiser throws a punch but it's blocked by Dybala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Dybala! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dybala thuds his right hand into Fairtex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Fairtex pushes Dybala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Dybala clinches up against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dybala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Dybala, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Dybala against the cage but Dybala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dybala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dybala stalks Fairtex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fairtex's face. Fairtex staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dybala. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Dybala digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
Dybala lands a body punch.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head. #T3#
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Dybala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dybala 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.
Dybala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dybala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex looks winded!#T4#
Dybala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dybala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fairtex working for a triangle but Dybala defends it easily.
Dybala controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Dybala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dybala is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Dybala circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dybala jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
Dybala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Dybala.
Dybala connects with the punch.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dybala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Dybala shows good takedown defense.
Dybala is looking to counter punch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala closes the distance and clinches.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dybala.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dybala cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairtex.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dybala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #T3#
Dybala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dybala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
Dybala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala lands an uppercut.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
Fairtex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dybala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala.
#T4#
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dybala after a bit of a struggle.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex staying out of range there.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dybala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairtex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dybala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but Dybala won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dybala is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex jumps guard but Dybala stands there with Fairtex around his waist. Fairtex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dybala.
Dybala is working Fairtex over against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Dybala wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Dybala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Dybala stands up from Fairtex's guard - Dybala perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Dybala.
Dybala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dybala tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dybala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Dybala lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Fairtex wants a takedown.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dybala managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Dybala! |
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