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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Rienfeldt misses with a straight right.
Luca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Luca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rienfeldt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Rienfeldt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Luca.
Rienfeldt lands with a straight right. Luca didn't see that one coming.
Luca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rienfeldt finds it's way round the side to connect with Luca's head.
Luca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luca misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luca.
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rienfeldt throws out the jab.
Luca moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rienfeldt stalks Luca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luca's face. Luca staggers backwards, shaken.
Rienfeldt lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rienfeldt. Luca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luca with a nice cross.
Rienfeldt defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt throws an overhand right that lands on Luca's shoulder, as Luca tries to avoid the shot.
Luca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rienfeldt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luca.
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rienfeldt throws out the jab.
Luca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luca wants to land a leg kick but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Luca throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt checks it.
Rienfeldt throws out a counter right but Luca avoids it with no problem.
Luca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rienfeldt's head.
Luca slips under a jab from Rienfeldt.
Luca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rienfeldt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rienfeldt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
Luca is looking to land body kicks.
Rienfeldt scores with a one two! Luca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rienfeldt throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Luca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rienfeldt misses with a looping right.
Luca slips a straight right by Rienfeldt.
Luca scores with a hook to the body. Rienfeldt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Rienfeldt.
Luca throws a nice head kick!
Rienfeldt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Rienfeldt misses its intended target.
Luca staying out of range there.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping right hand.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab.
Rienfeldt lunges at Luca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luca's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rienfeldt throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Luca tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luca doesn't manage to clinch there - Rienfeldt circles away.
Luca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Luca jabs Rienfeldt right on the nose. Rienfeldt blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut even more.
Rienfeldt misses with a looping left.
Luca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Rienfeldt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luca blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
Luca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Good work by Rienfeldt as he checks the leg kick.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luca throwing a counter right hand but Rienfeldt manages to avoid it.
Luca throws a sloppy head kick and Rienfeldt moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Rienfeldt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Luca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rienfeldt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Rienfeldt blocks the leg kick.
Luca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rienfeldt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luca moves away.
Luca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rienfeldt.
It looked like Luca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt misses with a straight right.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Luca blocks it.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping right hand.
Rienfeldt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fredrik Rienfeldt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredrik Rienfeldt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rienfeldt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luca wants to clinch but Rienfeldt slips to the side
enabling Rienfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Rienfeldt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rienfeldt throws a shot to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a big shot that misses.
Luca lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Luca throws a series of strikes that have Rienfeldt backpedaling.
Luca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luca ducks under a wild hook from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand.
Rienfeldt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luca with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca defending well as Rienfeldt loads up on a big left hand.
Luca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Luca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rienfeldt, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rienfeldt. #BC2#
Rienfeldt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Rienfeldt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rienfeldt cracks a nice hook into Luca's ribs.
Luca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rienfeldt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luca.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rienfeldt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Rienfeldt's head but Rienfeldt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luca moves forwards but Rienfeldt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luca misses with a hook. Rienfeldt ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Luca misses.
Rienfeldt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Rienfeldt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rienfeldt misses with a right hand
and Luca counters with a body kick that stops Rienfeldt in his tracks momentarily.
A punch combination from Luca misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rienfeldt! But no joy.
Luca throws a right hand that Rienfeldt ducks under and follows up with a left that Rienfeldt also avoids with ease.
Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rienfeldt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luca throws a head kick that Rienfeldt semi-blocks.
#CUT#
The cut above Fredrik Rienfeldt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rienfeldt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luca throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Luca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Luca misses with a wild body shot.
Luca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rienfeldt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rienfeldt throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
Luca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Rienfeldt misses the shot to the body.
Luca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Rienfeldt coming out on top.
Luca cracks a nice hook into Rienfeldt's ribs.
Luca lands with a slapping head kick.
Rienfeldt blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Luca misses.
Luca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rienfeldt.
Luca throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Rienfeldt.
Luca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rienfeldt.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luca throws a lazy head kick
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luca takes one to the side of the head.
Luca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rienfeldt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rienfeldt lands a right hook to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a series of punches but Luca avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Luca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rienfeldt misses with a lunging right hand
and Luca counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt lands a jab-cross combination.
Rienfeldt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rienfeldt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Luca is rocked!
Luca tries to clinch but Rienfeldt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Rienfeldt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rienfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Luca avoids it easily.
Luca works the jab nicely.
Luca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rienfeldt misses with a looping left.
Rienfeldt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Luca lands.
Rienfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Luca.
Rienfeldt throws a hook but Luca avoids it easily.
Luca misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Luca counter with a right hand.
Luca is looking to clinch.
Luca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luca punishes Rienfeldt's body with a nice straight punch.
Luca throws a right and a left that Rienfeldt avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rienfeldt misses its intended target.
Rienfeldt cracks Luca with a good jab.
Rienfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt scores with a one two! Luca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luca blocks a jab.
Luca lands with a cross.
Luca looks to land a left hand but Rienfeldt moved out of range nicely.
Rienfeldt misses with an uppercut. Luca saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rienfeldt throws a series of punches but Luca avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rienfeldt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping right hand.
Luca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rienfeldt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luca throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Rienfeldt checks a leg kick.
As Luca backs off Rienfeldt throws a huge counter combo but Luca manages to avoid it all.
Rienfeldt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rienfeldt throws a jab but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca ducks under a wild hook from Rienfeldt.#T3#
Luca looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Rienfeldt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rienfeldt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luca misses with a wild combination.
Luca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rienfeldt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rienfeldt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rienfeldt's head backwards.
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Rienfeldt lands a jab.
Rienfeldt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luca momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Luca rushes Rienfeldt and presses him up against the cage.
Luca gets through Rienfeldt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rienfeldt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rienfeldt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Rienfeldt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rienfeldt misses with a looping right.
Rienfeldt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luca on the side of the head.
Luca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rienfeldt lands a nice hook to Luca's body. Luca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rienfeldt jabs Luca right on the nose. Luca blinks but takes it well.
Rienfeldt loads up on a big right hand but Luca slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Rienfeldt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rienfeldt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Rienfeldt!
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Event:
GAMT 65 Magnavox v Shanks 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Luca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Binay, pushing him back against the ropes.
Binay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luca's efforts to push away.
Binay connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binay.
A head punch on the inside from Binay fails to land.
Binay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Binay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luca blocking some punches.
Binay lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Binay misses.
Luca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Binay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luca tries to counter by clinching up but Binay breaks away and moves out of range.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binay.
Luca looks to land a left hand but Binay moved out of range nicely.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Luca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Binay throws an off balance right hand
and Luca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Jose Binay has been cut.
A slow jab from Binay misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Binay misses the target.
Binay jabs at Luca's body.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Binay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Luca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Binay misses with an uppercut
and Luca counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luca ducks under a wild hook from Binay.
Binay misses with an uppercut.
Binay lands with a kick to the temple. Luca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Luca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binay. That did some damage!
Binay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Binay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Luca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Binay misses.
Luca avoids the body shot from Binay.
Luca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binay misses with a straight left.
Luca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binay scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Binay.
A big right from Binay misses.
Binay lands with a straight right. Luca didn't see that one coming.
Luca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Binay throws out a counter right but Luca avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.
Binay lands with a shot to the body.
Luca tries to clinch but Binay moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Luca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binay.
Luca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Binay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Binay.
Luca thows a leg kick but Binay checks it
and Binay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luca thinking.
Binay looks to land a left hand but Luca moved out of range nicely.
Luca needs to keep his hands up - Binay had a free shot at his head there.
Binay misses with a straight left.
Binay throws a jab when Luca was well out of range.
Luca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binay throws a right hand that misses
letting Luca counter with a right hand. #CL#
Luca drives through and clinches with Binay against the ropes.
Binay scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binay lands a nice uppercut.
Luca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luca managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
A frustrated look appears on Luca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binay.
Binay throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca lands an elbow inside.
Binay landing knees to the body.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Binay lands an elbow inside that Luca shrugs off.
Binay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Binay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luca is defending well for now.#BC#
Luca manages to break the clinch.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
Binay lands a lovely overhand right.
Binay misses with a body punch
and Luca counters with a leg kick.
Binay throws a jab but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Binay lands a glancing blow to the side of Luca's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Binay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca pushes Binay away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luca lands with a nice combination. Binay backs away looking to recover.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch but Binay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
Luca slips under a jab.
Binay misses with a hook.
Binay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Binay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Binay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Binay is rocked!
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
Binay is still on wobbly legs! Can Luca finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay lands a nice shot that snaps Luca's head back.
Luca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luca looks to land a right hand but Binay moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Luca catches Binay napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Binay crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Luca raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Luca!
After the big win, Johnny Luca made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Venom Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luca.
Cooper throws a lazy head kick
and Luca counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Luca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luca darts in trying to clinch
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cooper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Cooper slips under a jab from Luca.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cooper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper tried to counter with a leg kick but Luca avoided it.
Luca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luca misses the shot to the body.
Luca throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Cooper is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Luca darts in and clinches Cooper up against the ropes.
Cooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cooper up against the ropes.#BC2#
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luca scores with a nice right hand.
Luca lands with a nice body kick.
Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks.
Cooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luca.
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Cooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luca avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luca misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Luca lands a body shot.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper slips under a jab from Luca.
Luca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luca.
And Cooper counters with a quick kick to the body but Luca blocks it.
Cooper throws a solid leg kick but Luca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooper.
Luca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luca closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Luca moves out of range easily.
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luca stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luca throws a lazy head kick
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Luca.
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head.
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Luca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luca there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Luca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Cooper connects with a crisp jab.
Luca misses with a few strikes there.
Luca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
Luca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooper.
A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooper staying out of range there.#KD2#
Luca looks low and kicks high, catching Cooper right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Cooper has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Luca.
Cooper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luca lands a nice shot that snaps Cooper's head back.
#ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!#T1#
Luca ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cooper out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Luca!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Luca made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMT 49 Curry v Bon 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Luca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Takesian misses.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Luca cracks the inside of Takesian's front leg.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Takesian tries to close the distance and clinch but Luca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takesian misses with a shot to the body
and Luca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Takesian misses the target.
Takesian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luca misses with a left hand
and Takesian counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.#CL#
Takesian clinches up with Luca and pushes him back against the ropes.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Takesian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takesian misses the jab.
Takesian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Takesian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luca.#CL2#
Luca closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Luca's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Luca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian lands a right hand. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Luca moves into the clinch successfully.
Takesian keeps control of Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Luca.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Luca manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Takesian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
It seemed like Luca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca cracks Takesian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luca walks into a jab.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Luca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takesian throws out the jab.
Luca slips under a jab from Takesian.#CL2#
Luca takes the fight into the clinch.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca has had enough of the clinch but Takesian keeps him there for the moment.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
A short right from Takesian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Takesian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Luca with a jab.
Takesian lands a nice looking body shot.
Takesian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks.
Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Takesian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takesian tries to clinch but Luca is having none of it.
Takesian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takesian lunges at Luca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luca's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takesian throwing a counter right hand but Luca manages to avoid it.
Takesian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Luca walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Takesian rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Luca has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Luca is rocked!
Takesian throws a lazy right hand but Luca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Takesian finish him?
Eli Takesian is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luca counters with a left and a right that stings Takesian.
Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Takesian takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
Takesian throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.
Takesian thuds a left hand into Luca's body.
Luca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Takesian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takesian.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Takesian is controlling the position.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Takesian has him pressed against the ropes.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takesian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takesian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Takesian prevents Luca from breaking the clinch.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Takesian lands with a left to the head.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca lands with a light punch inside.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Takesian - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Luca's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takesian.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Takesian will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Luca throws a leg kick
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takesian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luca.
Takesian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca connects with a single shot there.
Takesian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takesian cracks Luca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luca tries to get into range but Takesian steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Luca! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Takesian scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Takesian!
Eli Takesian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Luca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
Conte lands with a shot to the body.
Conte lands a jab.#CL2#
Luca moves into the clinch successfully.
Conte avoids the elbow strike from Luca, against the cage.
The referee calls for Conte to work.
Conte lands an uppercut.
Conte lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Conte scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
Conte lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Conte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Conte rushes Luca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conte circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Conte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.
Conte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Luca.
Conte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conte jabs Luca right on the nose. Luca blinks but takes it well.
Conte throws a body punch but Luca moves out of range.
Luca misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conte throws a series of punches but Luca avoids them all with ease.
Conte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conte slips a jab and a cross from Luca.
Conte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conte throws a shot from downtown. Luca moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Conte sizes up Luca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conte slips under a jab.
Conte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luca misses the jab.
Conte is looking to clinch but Luca is avoiding it.
Conte checks a low kick from Luca.
Luca has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conte.
Conte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Conte.
Conte avoids the head kick by Luca.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conte appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conte moves away from the strike by Luca.
Conte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luca.#T3#
A big right from Luca misses.
Luca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and pushes Luca back into the cage.#BC2#
Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luca misses with a straight left.
Luca cracks the inside of Conte's front leg.
Conte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Conte scores with a nice head shot.
Conte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luca.
Conte tries to land a front kick but Luca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conte.
Conte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luca misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Luca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conte.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Luca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conte moves out of range of the strikes.
Luca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conte is able to avoid easily.
Conte misses the shot to the body.
Conte sets himself, and Luca steps forward looking for the clinch! Conte avoids it this time.
Conte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Luca.
Conte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conte throws the kick towards the body but Luca avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Conte drives through and clinches with Luca against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
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#
Conte blocks a jab.
Conte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Conte forces Luca back against the cage and clinches.
Conte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?
Conte struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Conte has him pressed against the cage.
Conte misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conte.
Conte lands a jab.
Conte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luca tries to clinch but Conte is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luca misses with an uppercut
and Conte counters with a low kick, right behind Luca 's knee.
Conte doesn't manage to clinch there - Luca circles away.
Conte looks to land a left hand but Luca moved out of range nicely.
Luca throws a leg kick but Conte sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Conte scores with a hook to the body. Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luca.
Some wild striking there from Luca.
Conte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luca manages to circle out of the way.
Luca keeps the fight on the outside.
Conte feints and then cracks Luca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luca down.
Conte swats away the attempt to clinch by Luca.
Conte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conte. That's going to slow Luca down.
Luca avoids a kick to the body.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Luca wants to slow Conte down by chopping away at his legs.
Conte fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Conte. #T2#
Luca throws a right hand that Conte ducks under and follows up with a left that Conte also avoids with ease.
Conte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Conte blocks a head kick by Luca.
Luca lands with an uppercut that bounces Conte off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Conte throws a big shot that misses.
Conte throws a leg kick which misses Luca's front leg but catches the back leg as Luca tries to avoid it.
Luca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conte finds it's way round the side to connect with Luca's head.
Conte blocks a leg kick.
Conte lands with a shot to the body.
Luca looks to score with a jab to the body but Conte is just out of range.
Luca tries a head kick but it misses.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conte.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conte.
Conte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conte misses with a hook to the body
and Luca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conte scores with a hook to the body. Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conte connects with a crisp jab.
Conte motions for Luca to come forward. Conte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conte tests Luca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Conte thumps Luca with a low kick.
A low kick from Luca is predictable there
and Conte counters with a three punch combo that has Luca backing up. Luca nods at Conte to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conte throws a chopping leg kick but Luca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Conte is looking to slow Luca down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Conte, right into the meat.
Conte throws a body shot but no joy.
Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Conte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Conte scores with a hook to the body. Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conte lands a leg kick that knocks Luca off balance momentarily.
Luca is looking to score with low kicks.
Conte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conte.
Conte motions for Luca to come forward. Conte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conte misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Conte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Luca gets tackled into the cage by Conte. Conte maintains the clinch.
Conte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Conte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Conte scores with a leg kick.
Conte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Conte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conte tries to counter by clinching up but Luca breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy left from Conte finds it's target.#CL#
Conte closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Luca misses.
Luca misses the jab.
Conte cracks the inside of Luca's front leg.
Luca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Luca closes the distance and pushes Conte back into the cage.
Conte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Conte obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Conte.
#T1#
Conte misses with a punch to the body.
Luca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luca is trying to force a seperation but Conte has the dominant position.
Conte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Conte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Luca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Conte blocks a body shot from Luca.
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Luca controls the action.
Giorgio Conte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conte utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luca.
Luca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Conte displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luca up against the cage.
Luca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Conte is leaning against Luca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luca throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Conte.
Conte gets through Luca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Conte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conte working Luca over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Conte.
Luca takes a shot to the head.
Conte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luca in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Conte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Conte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luca.
Giorgio Conte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Conte has Luca pushed against the cage.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Conte has him pressed against the cage.
Conte lands with a right to the head.
Luca throws a head punch that misses.
Luca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Conte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte blocks an uppercut.
Conte just leaning against Luca, taking a breather.
Conte's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conte misses with some punches.
#T4#
Conte misses with a knee to the head.
Luca wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conte has him pressed against the cage.
Luca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Luca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luca wants to get back to striking at distance but Conte won't allow it.
Luca lands a right hand.
Conte tries to land a knee to the head but Luca blocks with his arms.
Conte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Conte has Luca pressed against the cage, preventing Luca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conte blocks a body shot from Luca. #BC2#
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Conte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Conte!
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Event:
EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoffman shoots in but Luca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoffman 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.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luca has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoffman checks the leg kick.
Luca throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman .
Hoffman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Hoffman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luca did well to prevent Hoffman getting side control.#ES2#
Luca has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hoffman is on him like a limpet, forcing Luca back against the cage.
Hoffman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Luca holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoffman drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Luca manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Luca with a nice cross.
Luca misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hoffman counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoffman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hoffman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Luca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hoffman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Luca keeps it at a distance.
Hoffman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luca defends well and Hoffman ends up having to push Luca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luca slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffman , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Luca closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman wants to take the fight to the mat but Luca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luca is trying to push Hoffman away but Hoffman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoffman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luca prevents it.
#BC2#
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Luca lands a left and a right that send Hoffman crashing to the mat, dazed. Luca thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Hoffman is rocked!
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches up with Luca, looking for a takedown. Hoffman pushes Luca against the cage but Luca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Luca lands a big right hand that sends Hoffman crashing to the mat! Luca stays standing though and waves Hoffman back to his feet!
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Luca closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hoffman out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Luca!
Johnny Luca managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Luca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luca.
Luca throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Luca lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shaw is looking to close the distance but Luca sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shaw crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shaw is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny Luca!
A relieved looking Johnny Luca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Ragnvaldr is predictable there
and Luca counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ragnvaldr looking to score a takedown here. Luca is defending well but Ragnvaldr drives through and ends up in Luca's guard.
Ragnvaldr slips nicely into half guard.
Ragnvaldr is keen to just control but Luca is a slippery customer.
Ragnvaldr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luca's head.
Still in half guard, Ragnvaldr seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Ragnvaldr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ragnvaldr thows a huge punch but Luca dodges it nicely.
Ragnvaldr not doing much here.
Luca is trying to stand back up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him
Ragnvaldr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luca is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the side of Luca's head but Luca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnvaldr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnvaldr's head.
Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Luca connects with an inside leg kick.
Luca throws a hook to the side of Ragnvaldr's head but Ragnvaldr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luca lands a jab-cross combination.
Ragnvaldr lands with a shot to the body.
Luca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch up but Ragnvaldr keeps it at a distance.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luca defends it well.
Ragnvaldr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnvaldr slips under a jab from Luca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Luca has Ragnvaldr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luca.
Luca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnvaldr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Ragnvaldr digs a right hand into Luca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luca's gas tank.
Ragnvaldr just leaning against Luca, taking a breather. #BC#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnvaldr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Luca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnvaldr checks it well.
Luca cracks Ragnvaldr with a good jab.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr lands with an uppercut that bounces Luca off the cage and back into range.
Luca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnvaldr.
No joy there for Luca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luca is breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Luca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnvaldr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luca slips a straight right by Ragnvaldr.
Luca thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnvaldr misses with a low kick as Luca jumps back.
Luca misses with a straight left.
Luca lands with a cross.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr throws an off balance right hand
and Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnvaldr.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr scores with the left hand. Luca knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Osgar Ragnvaldr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Luca throws a jab when Ragnvaldr was well out of range.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Luca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
Luca throws a right and a left that Ragnvaldr avoids nicely.
Luca moves out of range of the strikes.
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnvaldr lands a really nice looking cross but Luca seems unphased.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luca throws a looping overhand right but Ragnvaldr ducks down to avoid it.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Luca pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Ragnvaldr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnvaldr.
Luca closes the distance but Ragnvaldr moves to the side #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luca tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ragnvaldr manages to move to mount!
Luca is trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luca can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luca has worked his arm free - good work by Luca!
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.#T2#
Ragnvaldr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luca is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ragnvaldr takes a little break here. Luca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Ragnvaldr is continuing to stall.
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr prevents Luca from escaping the position.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Luca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ragnvaldr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnvaldr lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Ragnvaldr slams his shin into Luca's torso.#T4#
Luca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luca counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnvaldr 's knee.
Luca wants to clinch.
Ragnvaldr throws out a leg kick but Luca moves out of range and Ragnvaldr only half commits.
Luca thuds his right hand into Ragnvaldr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Luca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnvaldr scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnvaldr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luca scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnvaldr connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
Ragnvaldr looks to throw the jab but Luca is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
That's time! Luca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luca takes one on the button.
Ragnvaldr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luca connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnvaldr misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Luca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luca blocking some punches.
Luca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnvaldr's elbow.
Luca trying to stall but Ragnvaldr improves his position.
Luca working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr gets control of Luca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ragnvaldr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Luca wanted to stand there but Ragnvaldr had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luca is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ragnvaldr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ragnvaldr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Luca is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Ragnvaldr trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Luca stops Ragnvaldr from passing to mount.
Ragnvaldr controlling from side mount.
Luca prevents Ragnvaldr from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luca seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnvaldr dominates the positioning.
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr drags him back down.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luca is pushing Ragnvaldr's head away, looking to escape. Ragnvaldr manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Luca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice body kick from Ragnvaldr.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr misses with a straight right.
Ragnvaldr scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Luca.
Luca throws a hook but Ragnvaldr blocks it.
Ragnvaldr cracks Luca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Ragnvaldr.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnvaldr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ragnvaldr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luca just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Luca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luca misses with a looping left.
Garcia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia keeps Luca at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Luca saw that one coming.
Luca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luca misses with a low kick.
Garcia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Garcia.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Luca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luca is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Luca circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Luca drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Luca.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
Luca throws a counter combo.
Garcia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Garcia has been cut.
Luca throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Luca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luca manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Luca throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a body kick that stops Luca in his tracks momentarily.
Luca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Luca walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Luca moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Luca throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!#CL2#
Luca clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luca lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Luca.
A short right from Luca on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luca.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luca lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luca throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Garcia attempts a counter takedown but Luca avoids it well and moves away.
Luca drops Garcia with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Garcia! Luca dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Luca!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Luca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EVO 252: Kakoullis vs Gage
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Luca lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luca.#CUT#
It looks like Osgar Ragnvaldr has been cut.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Luca drives through and clinches with Ragnvaldr against the cage.
Luca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnvaldr lands a right hand.
Ragnvaldr has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
Luca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragnvaldr's defenses.
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!#TD2#
Ragnvaldr pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luca 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.
Ragnvaldr has a closed guard, preventing Luca from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luca defends well.
Ragnvaldr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ragnvaldr, not yet.
Ragnvaldr trying to keep a closed guard but Luca is proving a slippery customer.
Luca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Luca gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Luca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnvaldr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luca.#T2#
Luca looks to clinch #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Luca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragnvaldr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ragnvaldr has Luca pressed against the cage, preventing Luca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnvaldr tries to work over Luca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ragnvaldr has Luca pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ragnvaldr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luca tumbling to the mat - Ragnvaldr dives into Luca's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnvaldr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr wants to control from the top but Luca keeps moving.
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Ragnvaldr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##ES#
Luca has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ragnvaldr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab when Luca was well out of range.
Luca throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnvaldr.
Luca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luca wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Luca.
#T4#
Ragnvaldr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnvaldr defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand.
Luca lands with a straight right. Ragnvaldr didn't see that one coming.
Luca swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca misses with a hook. Ragnvaldr ducked under it nicely.
Luca lands with a slapping head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luca checks a leg kick.
Luca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ragnvaldr just manages to avoid it.
Ragnvaldr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luca throws a series of punches but Ragnvaldr avoids them all with ease.
Ragnvaldr scores with a hook to the body. Luca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnvaldr slips under a jab.
Ragnvaldr with the counter takedown but Luca avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Ragnvaldr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Luca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice body punch.
Luca misses with a double jab.
Luca tries to clinch but Ragnvaldr moves out of range.
Luca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnvaldr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luca throws the left hand but Ragnvaldr avoids the punch easily.
Luca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ragnvaldr takes one to the chin there.
Ragnvaldr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luca's sensitive parts.
Ragnvaldr blocks a head kick by Luca.
Luca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca walks into a left hand.
Ragnvaldr scores with a hook.
Luca misses with a looping right.#T1#
A jab from Luca does it's job there.
Luca moves out of range of the body kick from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr misses with a hook
and Luca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ragnvaldr, as that shot connected.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnvaldr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luca defends it nicely.
Luca misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luca wants to stand and escape but Ragnvaldr is having none of it.
Ragnvaldr stands and throws Luca's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ragnvaldr wants to control but Luca is keeping him busy. #T2#
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr drags him back down.
Ragnvaldr is looking to take a break and control but Luca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luca is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ragnvaldr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnvaldr wants to control for a moment but Luca uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Luca wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ragnvaldr trying to control from half guard but Luca is working away.
Ragnvaldr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luca is not content to let Ragnvaldr control the position.
Luca pushes Ragnvaldr off looking to stand but Ragnvaldr dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ragnvaldr jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnvaldr. That's going to slow Luca down.
Luca tries to clinch up but Ragnvaldr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnvaldr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luca tries to clinch but Ragnvaldr is having none of it. #T4#
Luca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnvaldr scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnvaldr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luca.
Ragnvaldr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ragnvaldr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ragnvaldr throws a push kick but Luca slaps the foot to one side.
Luca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldr was well out of range. Poor timing from Luca.
Luca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnvaldr doesn't seem bothered though.
Luca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnvaldr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnvaldr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Luca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnvaldr circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Osgar Ragnvaldr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ragnvaldr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Ragnvaldr coming out on top.
Luca slips a jab from Ragnvaldr.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnvaldr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Luca clinches up against the cage.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr pulls guard successfully.
Ragnvaldr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Luca stands up and waves to Ragnvaldr to follow him. #T1#
Ragnvaldr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnvaldr takes one to the side of the head.
Luca misses with a hook.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ragnvaldr throws the kick towards the body but Luca avoids it.
Ragnvaldr connects with a looping right hand.
Ragnvaldr misses the jab.
Luca blocks the body kick.
Luca tries to work over Ragnvaldr's front leg with a kick but Ragnvaldr checks it.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Luca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldr lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luca.
Luca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Luca misses its target.#T2##CL#
Luca rushes Ragnvaldr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Ragnvaldr is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnvaldr.
Luca leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Luca.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnvaldr's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luca as Ragnvaldr tries to tie him up.
Luca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnvaldr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnvaldr tests Luca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Ragnvaldr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnvaldr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luca as he jumps to the side.
Luca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luca checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luca, right into the meat.
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnvaldr ducks under a wild hook from Luca.
Ragnvaldr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luca. Luca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luca is looking to clinch.
Ragnvaldr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luca misses with a wild combination.
Luca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnvaldr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luca scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Ragnvaldr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnvaldr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luca closes the distance but Ragnvaldr moves to the side #TD2#
and Ragnvaldr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr wants to work for an arm triangle but Luca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnvaldr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luca wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ragnvaldr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!
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Event:
UPG 32
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Barclay lands a nice looking body kick.
Barclay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luca. That did some damage!
Barclay doesn't manage to clinch there - Luca circles away.
A lazy left from Luca finds it's target.
Luca loads up on a big right hand but Barclay slips the punch.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barclay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luca tries a head kick but it misses.
Luca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Barclay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barclay avoids a wild elbow strike from Luca.
We've been informed that Luca 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.
Barclay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barclay lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Barclay misses.
Decent striking displayed by Barclay there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barclay. Barclay obviously looking to wear him down.
Barclay moves out of range of the body kick from Luca.
Barclay is looking to counter with a body kick.
Luca throws a jab but it's blocked by Barclay.
Barclay wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Luca throws a right hand that Barclay ducks under and follows up with a left that Barclay also avoids with ease.
Luca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luca throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay misses with a body shot.
Luca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luca.
Barclay wants to clinch.
Luca throws a sloppy head kick and Barclay moves out of range easily.
Barclay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barclay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Luca is just out of range.
Luca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barclay.
Luca blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Barclay moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barclay tries a body shot but Luca blocks it.
#BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Luca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barclay tries to bum rush Luca with a series of wild strikes but Luca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barclay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Barclay.
Luca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barclay.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luca checks a leg kick.
Luca cracks Barclay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luca avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Barclay looks to land a body kick but Luca moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Luca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luca.
Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Andy Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Luca drives through and clinches with Barclay against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barclay.
Luca is trying to stall.
#T3#
Barclay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luca lands a shoulder strike.
Barclay is working Luca over against the cage.
Barclay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barclay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barclay.
Barclay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barclay working aggressively here.
Barclay struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Barclay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Luca is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Barclay.
Barclay misses with the head strike.
Luca misses with an elbow strike.
Barclay trying to land knees to the body.
Luca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barclay tries to land a knee to the head but Luca blocks with his arms.
Luca blocks a body shot from Barclay. #T4#
Barclay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barclay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barclay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucas head.
Luca prevents a body shot from Barclay.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Luca manages to break the clinch.
Barclay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barclay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barclay throws a chopping leg kick but Luca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Barclay clinches with his opponent.
Barclay is leaning against Luca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barclay throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luca scores with a punch to the head.
Barclay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Barclay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luca missing with a left hand there. Barclay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Barclay clinches.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Barclay is controlling him.
Barclay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barclay works on Luca's body with a couple of short punches.
Barclay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luca's elbow.
Barclay misses with the head strike.
Barclay is trying to push Luca away but Luca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barclay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barclay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barclay misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barclay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Luca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Barclay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Luca's body.
Luca looks to land a combination but Barclay avoids it well.
Luca connects with a solid leg kick.
Barclay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?
Barclay misses with a head kick.
Luca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barclay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luca blocks a jab.
Luca misses with a leg kick.
Barclay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Barclay.
Barclay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luca ducks right into an uppercut from Barclay.
Barclay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barclay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barclay lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Barclay misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Luca both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay lands a body shot.
Luca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barclay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barclay scores with a nice right hand.
Barclay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barclay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luca throws a counter combo.
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Barclay scores with a push kick.
Luca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barclay.
Luca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barclay is looking to wear down Luca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barclay defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Barclay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barclay throws an overhand right that lands on Luca's shoulder, as Luca tries to avoid the shot.
Luca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barclay.#T3#
Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barclay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
Barclay misses with a body kick.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barclay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Barclay.
Luca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luca throws a front kick aimed at Barclay's knee but Barclay avoids it well.
Luca connects with a crisp jab.
Barclay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luca can pounce on him.
Luca throws a low kick but Barclay moves out of range easily.
Barclay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luca tries a head kick but it misses.
Barclay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barclay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luca will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Crunch! Barclay slams his shin into Luca's torso.
The crowd cheers as Barclay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luca doesn't seem phased though.
Luca takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay delivers a nice body kick.
Luca lands a head shot.
Barclay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barclay. That's going to slow Luca down.
Luca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barclay.
Luca checks a leg kick.
Donk. Barclay catches Luca right on the button with a cross.
Luca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Barclay.
Luca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barclay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Barclay dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barclay tries to land a leg kick but Luca saw it coming and moves away.
Barclay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luca takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Luca rushes Barclay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barclay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luca wants to break free but Barclay has control.
Barclay lands a shoulder strike.
Barclay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luca takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barclay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barclay counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luca misses the jab.
Barclay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luca throws the left hand but Barclay avoids the punch easily.
Barclay connects with the punch.#T1#
Barclay jabs Luca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barclay.
Nice body kick there by Barclay.
Luca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Barclay pushes Luca up against the cage in a clinch.
Barclay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luca.
Luca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barclay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barclay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barclay struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Barclay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Barclay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barclay tries a body shot but Luca blocks it.
Luca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barclay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Barclay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barclay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barclay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luca's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.#T2#
Barclay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Barclay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Luca's efforts to push away.
Barclay tries to land knees in the clinch but Luca avoids the damage to the body.
Luca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barclay misses with a knee to the head.
Andy Barclay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barclay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barclay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Barclay prevents Luca from breaking the clinch.
Barclay lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Luca fails to land. #BC2#
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barclay - the referee stops the clock and Luca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barclay. Luca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Barclay drives through and clinches with Luca against the cage.
Luca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barclay fails to land. #T3##BC2#
Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barclay tries to clinch up but Luca circles away and keeps his distance.
Barclay slips under a jab from Luca.
A solid body kick from Barclay.
Barclay with a nice cross.
Barclay swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Barclay.
Luca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luca moves out of range as Barclay throws a body kick.
Barclay scores with a shot to the body.
Barclay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barclay.
Luca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barclay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barclay. #T4##CL2#
Luca forces Barclay back against the cage and clinches.
Andy Barclay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barclays head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luca leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luca fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barclay.
Barclay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Barclay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barclay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Barclay!
Andy Barclay really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Luca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Luca has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Suzinuki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luca throws a front kick aimed at Suzinuki's knee but Suzinuki avoids it well.
Suzinuki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suzinuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suzinuki misses with a head kick.
Luca throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Suzinuki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luca!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luca pushes Suzinuki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Suzinuki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suzinuki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Luca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Luca is trying to get back to his feet.
Suzinuki in side control, throwing shots but Luca defends. #T1#
Suzinuki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suzinuki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Luca 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.
The strikes coming from Suzinuki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suzinuki trying to control the position but Luca is working away.
Suzinuki prevents Luca from escaping the position.
Luca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Suzinuki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luca to see if he's OK.
Luca takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Suzinuki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Suzinuki cracks Luca with a big elbow.
Luca wants to get back to his feet but Suzinuki drags him back down.#T2#
Suzinuki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Luca is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suzinuki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luca is avoiding damage well.
Suzinuki working the ground and pound.
Suzinuki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luca is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suzinuki is controlling him well.
Suzinuki is working Luca over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzinuki trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Luca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suzinuki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Luca is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Suzinuki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Suzinuki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suzinuki trying to control the action but Luca is working from the bottom.
Luca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suzinuki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Suzinuki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luca down.
Suzinuki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Suzinuki in side control, throwing shots but Luca defends.
Suzinuki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Luca to see if he's OK.
Luca pushes Suzinuki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Suzinuki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Suzinuki tries to score with some ground and pound. Luca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Suzinuki wants to control but Luca is keeping him busy.
Suzinuki working the ground and pound but Luca is defending the strikes.
Luca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suzinuki cracks Luca with a big elbow.
Luca prevents Suzinuki from improving position.
Suzinuki is trying to ground and pound but Luca uses the momentary lack of control by Suzinuki to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suzinuki connects with a nice short shot to Luca's temple.
Luca wants to get back to his feet.
Suzinuki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzinuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Suzinuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suzinuki throws a low kick but Luca avoids it.
Suzinuki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luca.
Luca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suzinuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luca if he has to take too many more of those.
Suzinuki misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suzinuki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luca - the referee stops the clock and Suzinuki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luca. Suzinuki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luca is looking to clinch.
Suzinuki slips under a jab from Luca.
Luca throws a leg kick but Suzinuki checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzinuki tests Luca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luca tries to clinch up.
Suzinuki lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luca motions for Suzinuki to come forward. Luca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzinuki pushes Luca away with a front kick.
Suzinuki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?#T1#
Suzinuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suzinuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suzinuki digs a good hook to Luca's body.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Suzinuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Suzinuki.
Luca takes one on the button.
Luca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suzinuki is out of range.
Suzinuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luca throws a head kick that Suzinuki semi-blocks.
Suzinuki throws a hook to the side of Luca's head but Luca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Luca misses the target.
Suzinuki blocks the body kick.
Suzinuki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luca sprawls and moves away.
Lotus Suzinuki is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Luca drives through and clinches with Suzinuki against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Luca moves in looking to clinch but Suzinuki pushes him off.
Luca misses with a two punch combination.
Suzinuki stalks Luca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luca's face. Luca staggers backwards, shaken.
Luca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suzinuki throwing a counter right hand but Luca manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Luca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suzinuki throws a front kick aimed at Luca's knee but Luca avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luca.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suzinuki.
Suzinuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzinuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzinuki misses with a leg kick.
Luca checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Nice body kick from Suzinuki.
Luca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suzinuki.
Luca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luca tries to clinch there but Suzinuki circles away.
Suzinuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luca.
Luca is looking to clinch but Suzinuki is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Luca closes the distance and pushes Suzinuki back into the cage.
Suzinuki wants a takedown but no success here.
Luca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suzinuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzinuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Suzinuki can't find room to land a body shot as Luca controls the action.
Suzinuki has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
#T4#
Suzinuki pushes Luca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suzinuki gets through Luca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzinuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Luca fails to land.
Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Suzinuki.
Suzinuki dodges an elbow strike from Luca.
Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzinuki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Luca fails to land.
Luca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzinuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luca is looking to slow Suzinuki down with leg kicks.
Suzinuki stuns Luca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suzinuki misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Luca rushes Suzinuki and presses him up against the cage.
Luca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luca swings wildly with an uppercut but Suzinuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzinuki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Suzinuki misses with some punches.
Suzinuki misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suzinuki avoids the elbow strike from Luca, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luca.
Suzinuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luca.
Suzinuki prevents a body shot from Luca. #T1#
Luca lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suzinuki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luca working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suzinuki.
Nice body punch from Suzinuki.
Suzinuki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suzinuki's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Lotus Suzinuki has been cut.
Suzinuki misses with some punches.
Suzinuki takes an elbow to the temple.
Luca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzinuki's elbow.
Suzinuki pushes Luca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Luca manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Suzinuki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Suzinuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suzinuki swings for the body but Luca moves out of range.
Suzinuki avoids the body shot from Luca.
Suzinuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suzinuki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luca loads up on a big right hand but Suzinuki slips the punch.
Suzinuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suzinuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luca tries to clinch but Suzinuki moves away
and Suzinuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luca misses with a double jab
and Suzinuki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suzinuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Suzinuki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Suzinuki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Suzinuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Luca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suzinuki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luca checks it well.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luca moves in looking to clinch but Suzinuki pushes him off.
Suzinuki throws a leg kick but Luca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luca moves in looking to clinch but Suzinuki pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Suzinuki misses the target.
Luca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suzinuki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzinuki connects with a nice looking jab.
Luca thumps Suzinuki with a low kick.
Luca misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Suzinuki - just one landing.
Luca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suzinuki with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzinuki looks to throw the jab but Luca is out of range. #T4#
Suzinuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luca's calf.
Luca throws a solid leg kick but Suzinuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luca.
Luca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Suzinuki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luca doesn't seem phased though.
Suzinuki blocks a head kick by Luca.
Suzinuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suzinuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luca finds it's way round the side to connect with Suzinuki's head.
Luca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luca misses with a hook. Suzinuki ducked under it nicely.
Suzinuki lands a leg kick that knocks Luca off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Suzinuki.
An inside leg kick from Luca misses.
Luca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suzinuki with a jab.
Johnny Luca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzinuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luca if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Suzinuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suzinuki, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Suzinuki!
Lotus Suzinuki looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give it up for Bobby everyone, a true champion. Just not the Epicity champion, that obviously still sits here around my waist. Who is next? Or should I set my sights on Mr. Jeffrey Miller and the 155ers.'.
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