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Event:
KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kelley tries to bum rush Mazzola with a series of wild strikes but Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelley.
Kelley connects with a solid leg kick.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Kelley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mazzola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazzola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mazzola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mazzola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazzola ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Kelley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mazzola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mazzola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
Kelley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelley scores with a leg kick.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazzola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Mazzola. Those never looked like landing.
Kelley clobbers Mazzola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzola moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Kelley misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazzola's head.
Kelley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelley misses with a jab to the body
and Mazzola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Mazzola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Mazzola wants to counter with a clinch but Kelley pushes him away.
Kelley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelley moves away.
Kelley fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Kelley saw that one coming.
Mazzola takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola ducks right into an uppercut from Kelley.
A jab from Kelley misses.
Kelley throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelley.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.
Mazzola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelley. Kelley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzola throws out the jab.
Kelley throws a shot to the body.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelley.
Mazzola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelley with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kelley.#T3#
Mazzola needs to keep his hands up - Kelley had a free shot at his head there.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Kelley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Kelley.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Kelley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazzola is able to avoid easily.
Kelley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Mazzola instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Kelley misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelley.
#T4#
Kelley gets through Mazzola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Kelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazzola scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Kelley tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelley as Mazzola tries to tie him up.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley 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#
Kelley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelley misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelley misses the shot to the body.
Kelley takes a swing at Mazzola's ribcage but misses.
Mazzola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mazzola blocks a jab.
Kelley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzola can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
Kelley moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Kelley throws a head kick that Mazzola semi-blocks.
Kelley looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Kelley pushes him off.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelley.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Kelley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mazzola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kelley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Mazzola throws a counter combo.
Kelley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzola misses.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Kelley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Liam Kelley is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
Mazzola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelley tries a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Kelley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Kelley misses its intended target.
Kelley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzola.
Mazzola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazzola blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Kelley stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelley.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut.
Mazzola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelley.
Mazzola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelley misses with a right hand
and Mazzola counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelley misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola lands with an overhand left.
Kelley misses with a straight right.
Mazzola tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelley is wise to it.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelley looks for the body kick but Mazzola saw that one coming.
Mazzola throws a hook to the side of Kelley's head but Kelley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Kelley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazzola walks into a jab.
Kelley 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.
Mazzola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
As Mazzola backs away, Kelley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kelley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mazzola will feel that in the morning.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Kelley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazzola can pounce on him.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Kelley throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelley throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Kelley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Kelley avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelley lands the left hand.
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!
Kelley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mazzola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kelley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kelley lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazzola off the cage and back into range.
Mazzola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazzola slips under a jab from Kelley.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Kelley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Mazzola misses.
Kelley connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazzola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelley cracks Mazzola with an open hand slap.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazzola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mazzola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kelley lands with a straight right. Mazzola didn't see that one coming.
Mazzola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelley is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mazzola finds it's way through Kelley's defenses.
Mazzola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzola.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
Kelley avoids the body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola avoids the head kick by Kelley.
#T1#
Kelley needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.
Kelley misses with a straight left.
Mazzola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelley misses the shot to the body.
Kelley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kelley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelley - that will leave a mark!
Mazzola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kelley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelley jabs Mazzola right on the nose. Mazzola blinks but takes it well.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Kelley.#T2#
Kelley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Mazzola slips a straight right by Kelley.
Mazzola steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelley.
Mazzola lands a head shot.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Liam Kelley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelley slips a jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Kelley is predictable there
and Mazzola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelley swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelley counters with a nice body kick.
Kelley 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.
Mazzola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Kelley misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Kelley's knee but Kelley avoids it well.
Kelley connects with a body shot.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Kelley moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Mazzola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelley lands with a good body shot.
Kelley misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.
Kelley connects with a jab.
Kelley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kelley throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with a left to the body.
Mazzola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kelley misses with a body kick.
Mazzola throws a counter combo.
Kelley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzola was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelley.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Kelley saw that one coming.
Kelley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazzola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazzola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kelley to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kelley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelley.
A cross from Mazzola lands.
Kelley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mazzola on the side of the head.
Mazzola walks into a left hand.
Kelley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazzola. That did some damage!
Kelley cracks the inside of Mazzola's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Kelley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelley, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Kelley!
A very excited looking Liam Kelley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Karelin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karelin.#CUT#
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
Karelin throws a hook but Mazzola blocks it.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Karelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Mazzola drives through and clinches with Karelin against the cage.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karelin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Mazzola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the head but Karelin blocks with his arms.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola wants to stall.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelin controls his hands.
#TD#
Karelin has clasped his hands together around Mazzola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karelin working the ground and pound but Mazzola is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mazzola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin wants to control but Mazzola is keeping him busy.
Mazzola is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Karelin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazzola is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Karelin.
We've been hearing that Karelin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Karelin lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Mazzola struggling a bit here.
Karelin advances nicely into full mount.
Karelin punching from mount but Mazzola doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Mazzola is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mazzola is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?
Mazzola takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Karelin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Karelin!
During a confident post fight interview, Vitaly Karelin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 64 - Rones vs Balayan
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzola. That snapped Coleman Jr's head back.
Coleman Jr slips a jab and a cross from Mazzola.
Coleman Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Mazzola's head coaches at LOD Visionary Athletics that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mazzola lands a jab.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
Mazzola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coleman Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mazzola closes the distance and pushes Coleman Jr back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mazzola scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman Jr backwards.
Coleman Jr prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Coleman Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coleman Jr backwards.
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!
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman Jr backwards.
Coleman Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzola.
Coleman Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Mazzola.
Mazzola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman Jr tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman Jr can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coleman Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Mazzola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mazzola lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola is struggling to control the position.
Coleman Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Mazzola is stalling here.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman Jr misses with a body punch.
Coleman Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Mazzola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
Coleman Jr misses with a body punch.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Coleman Jr avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
A short right from Mazzola.
Coleman Jr blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzola lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Mazzola.
#T3#
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mazzola.
Mazzola scores with a shot to the side of Coleman Jr's head.
Coleman Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola works on Coleman Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola lands a shot to the body.
Mazzola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman Jr backwards. #ROC#
Coleman Jr is rocked!
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzola finish him?
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola lands with a right to the head.
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!
Coleman Jr missing with knees to the body.
Mazzola throws a big uppercut that drops Coleman Jr! More strikes from Mazzola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman Jr lies dazed against the cage as Mazzola celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laverne Mazzola!
A very excited looking Laverne Mazzola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzola throws a front kick that sends Coleman Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Mark Coleman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazzola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazzola to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazzola misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Coleman Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Mazzola didn't expect that.
Mazzola working a defensive guard here.
Coleman Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazzola wants to sweep but no luck.
Coleman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazzola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola has momentary wrist control but Coleman Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Mazzola keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Mazzola is working hard here to advance position.
Coleman Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Coleman Jr wants to pass the guard but Mazzola is keeping the position.
Coleman Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzola is keeping the position for now.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola being controlled here, momentarily.
Mazzola trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzola has his hands on Coleman Jr's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Coleman Jr with a poor takedown
and Mazzola counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Mazzola, looking for a takedown. Coleman Jr pushes Mazzola against the cage but Mazzola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Coleman Jr tries to get set, Mazzola tries to push him back and clinch up but Coleman Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman Jr.
Mazzola feints and then cracks Coleman Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman Jr down. #CL2#
Coleman Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mazzola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Coleman Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Coleman Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mazzola cracks Coleman Jr with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Coleman Jr looking for a guillotine here but Mazzola defends easily.
Mazzola has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazzola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mazzola distracts Coleman Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mazzola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman Jr controls Mazzola momentarily but Mazzola frees himself.
Coleman Jr wants to hit a switch here but Mazzola passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coleman Jr there!
Coleman Jr is squirming around, avoiding Mazzola's attempts to control the action.
Mazzola avoids the attempt from Coleman Jr to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzola lands with some strikes.
Mazzola dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mazzola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Mazzola as Coleman Jr shoots in.
Mazzola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coleman Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzola circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Coleman Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman Jr can do to turn this around?
Coleman Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzola somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mazzola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman Jr to the ground. Mazzola is now in Coleman Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Coleman Jr is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mazzola rolls with it to try and escape but Coleman Jr cranks on the arm and Mazzola is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Coleman Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Coleman Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Soul Supremacy Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Midget KT Tourney Rd 2
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Grice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Grice there.
Grice throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazzola's hands.
Grice throws a nice head kick!
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazzola closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Mazzola.
Grice checks the leg kick.
Grice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazzola.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
Mazzola misses with a looping left.
Mazzola throws a low kick, looking for Grice's leg but Grice calmly moves out of range.
Grice misses with a straight left.
Grice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.#T1#
Grice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grice throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Grice 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.
Grice throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut.
Grice slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice takes one on the button.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grice.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
Mazzola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mazzola throws the left hand but Grice avoids the punch easily.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Mazzola tries a head kick but it misses.
Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Grice blocks a jab.
Grice swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazzola throws a wild body kick that Grice sees coming a mile off.
Grice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Grice drives through and clinches with Mazzola against the ropes.
Grice lands with a light punch inside.
Grice lands a left hand.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Grice tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grice on the inside.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Grice.
Mazzola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Nice body punch from Grice.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Grice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Grice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Grice tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Grice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grice misses with a punch to the body.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice lands a right hand. #BC2#
Grice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grice misses with a body shot.
Mazzola throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Grice misses.
Mazzola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzola throws the left hand but Grice avoids the punch easily.
Mazzola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grice throws a sloppy head kick
and Mazzola counters with a right hand to the body.
Mazzola moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Grice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Grice misses the target.
Grice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Grice.
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Grice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grice! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Grice.
Gary Grice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Grice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Mazzola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grice tries a head kick but it misses.
Grice looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazzola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazzola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Grice's corner calls for a 1-2. Grice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola avoids the body shot from Grice.
#T1#
Grice misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Grice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Mazzola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grice.
Mazzola throws a right hand that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws a leg kick
and Grice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grice throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Grice throws a big counter head kick but Mazzola avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazzola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grice lands with a slapping head kick.
Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazzola.
Grice throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzola connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Mazzola misses. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Grice thows a leg kick but Mazzola checks it
and Mazzola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazzola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grice lands a jab to the nose.
Mazzola lands with an uppercut that bounces Grice off the ropes and back into range.
Jab, jab by Grice - just one landing.
Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice looks to land a combination but Mazzola avoids it well.
Mazzola clobbers Grice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mazzola tried to score with a low kick but Grice checks it.
Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Grice avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but Grice moved away.
Grice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grice thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Grice misses with a body shot.
Mazzola throws an off balance right hand
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazzola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
You can see that Grice has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Grice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazzola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by Grice.
Mazzola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Grice.
Grice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzola.
Grice misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range.
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Grice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola slips under a jab from Grice.
Grice throws a jab when Mazzola was well out of range.
Mazzola loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzola scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazzola.
Mazzola sets himself, and Grice steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazzola avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Grice.
Mazzola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grice throws a hook to the side of Mazzola's head but Mazzola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grice throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grice in his tracks.
Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Grice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grice misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Grice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Grice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola misses with a jab to the body
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mazzola jabs Grice right on the nose. Grice blinks but takes it well.
Mazzola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Mazzola misses.
Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grice throws a head kick that misses.
Mazzola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grice avoids the body shot from Mazzola.
Grice misses with a straight right.
Grice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazzola counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Grice throws a head kick that misses
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Mazzola as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Grice motions for Mazzola to come forward. Grice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
A swing and a miss from Grice.
Mazzola catches Grice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazzola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzola avoids the head kick by Grice.
Jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Grice.
Grice just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMazzola.
Jab from Mazzola.
Grice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Grice moves into the clinch.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Grice avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the ropes.
Gary Grice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mazzola obliges.
Grice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grice blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola tries to work over Grice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gary Grice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Mazzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grice is defending well for now.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grice blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grice lands with a light punch inside.
Grice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzola.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice!
Gary Grice decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 46 - Vandalay vs Dux
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Abbott lands a front kick.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Abbott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzola circles away.
Mazzola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Mazzola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abbott throws a push kick but Mazzola slaps the foot to one side.
Abbott throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola wants to slow Abbott down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Abbott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mazzola.
Abbott throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Mazzola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a straight right. Abbott didn't see that one coming.
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Abbott lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Abbott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Abbott rushes Mazzola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott prevents a body shot from Mazzola. #T1#
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzola.
Abbott tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Abbott.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbott misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Abbott tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nice body punch from Abbott - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Abbott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
Abbott scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head. #T3#
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola working Abbott over with knees to the body.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbott's elbow.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Abbott controls his hands.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abbott has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Abbott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Abbott avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage. #T4#
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Abbott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Abbott lands an uppercut.
Abbott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazzolas head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abbott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abbott checks it well.
Mazzola throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola walks into a left hand.
Abbott slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Good exchange - Mazzola coming out on top.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Abbott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazzola checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abbott throws a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Abbott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazzola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Mazzola misses with a straight left.
Abbott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks Abbott with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abbott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abbott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Abbott.
Abbott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Mazzola cracks Abbott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abbott is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Abbott digs a good body shot into Mazzola's ribs.
Laverne Mazzola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Abbott.
Abbott is looking to clinch. #T2#
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Abbott.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzola misses the target.
Abbott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazzola blocks the leg kick.
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbott thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Abbott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Mazzola coming out on top.
Abbott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mazzola needs to keep his hands up - Abbott had a free shot at his head there.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbott manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Abbott misses.
Abbott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nice shot by Mazzola.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Abbott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
Mazzola tries to move into range but Abbott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abbott moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazzola, as that shot connected.
Mazzola swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Abbott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazzola checks a low kick from Abbott.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Abbott slips under a jab from Mazzola.
The fighters circling - Mazzola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abbott ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzola. #T4#
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!
Abbott connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott cracks Mazzola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazzola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mazzola moves out of range as Abbott throws a body kick.
Mazzola defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
Abbott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mazzola if he has to take too many more of those.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Abbott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abbott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzola but Mazzola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazzola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abbott's sensitive parts.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Abbott. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abbott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazzola misses its target.
Abbott misses the jab.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Abbott.
Abbott blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Mazzola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abbott moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
Abbott tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazzola is wise to it.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Mazzola's legs.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott. #T1#
Abbott tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazzola lands a right hook to the body.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Abbott darts in trying to clinch
and Mazzola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbott lands a jab to Mazzola's midsection.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazzola takes one to the side of the head.
Abbott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Abbott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abbott throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Mazzola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mazzola throws a wild body kick that Abbott sees coming a mile off.
Abbott needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abbott.
#T2#
Abbott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mazzola.
A punch lands to the side of Abbott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Mazzola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mazzola's head backwards.
Abbott tries to clinch up.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Abbott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Abbott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
Abbott flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazzola steps away.
Abbott lands with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abbott!
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
Abbott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mazzola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abbott shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mazzola eats them both and turns towards Abbott to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
Mazzola connects with a jab.#T3#
Abbott lands with a hook. Mazzola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Abbott.
Good leg kick by Abbott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abbott scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mazzola is rocked!
Abbott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzola finds it's way round the side to connect with Abbott's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola throws a good cross that connects.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Abbott down.
Abbott throws a solid leg kick but Mazzola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abbott.
Abbott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzola throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott misses with a low kick as Mazzola jumps back.#T4#
Abbott throws the left hand but Mazzola avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Abbott misses.
Abbott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbott.
Abbott misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Abbott darts in and clinches Mazzola up against the cage.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Abbott scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands with a right to the head.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Abbott controls the action.
Abbott digs a right hand underneath Mazzola's ribcage. Mazzola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
A less than humble Brenden Abbott misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KOFC 40 - Diehard vs Mazzola 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzola.
Diehard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mazzola in his tracks.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diehard misses the jab.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Mazzola slips the punch.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Mazzola's head but Mazzola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Diehard forces Mazzola back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diehard lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a hook that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diehard.
#T1#
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Diehard controls the action.
Diehard pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diehard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Diehard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diehard avoids it.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Diehard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola lands a body punch.
Diehard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diehard.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards. #BC#
Diehard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Mazzola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diehard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.#T3#
Mazzola avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Mazzola 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Diehard misses the target.
Mazzola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazzola thumps Diehard with a low kick.
Mazzola looks to land a right hand but Diehard moved out of range.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Diehard saw that one coming.
It looked like Diehard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Mazzola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola slips a jab from Diehard.
Mazzola throws a good cross that connects.
Mazzola blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Mazzola slips the punch.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazzola throws a wild body kick that Diehard sees coming a mile off.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Mazzola slips the punch.
Mazzola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diehard. Diehard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Diehard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diehard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diehard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
It seemed like Mazzola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diehard lands with an overhand left.
Diehard throws the left hand but Mazzola avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Mazzola coming out on top.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard takes a swing at Mazzola's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazzola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diehard throws a jab when Mazzola was well out of range.
Diehard swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut.
Diehard scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzola avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Nice uppercut there from Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diehard throws a body kick that misses.
Mazzola connects with a looping right hand.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Mazzola ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Diehard lands a nice hook to Mazzola's body. Mazzola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mazzola misses
and Diehard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Mazzola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola slips under a jab.#T1#
Mazzola throws a shot from downtown. Diehard moves away and avoids it.
Diehard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Mazzola flicks out a counter leg kick but Diehard steps away.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Mazzola slips the punch.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.
Diehard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mazzola can pounce on him.
A big left from Mazzola misses.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
Diehard thuds a left hand into Mazzola's body.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola throws a head kick but Diehard moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diehard lands with a nice body punch.
Mazzola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diehard at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut.
Diehard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Diehard misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Diehard takes a swing at Mazzola's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzola is looking to score with low kicks.
Diehard throws a hook but Mazzola blocks it.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Diehard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diehard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazzola should have avoided that one. #T3#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzola moves out of range of the strikes.
Diehard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diehard with a nice cross.
Diehard moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Nice shot by Diehard.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.
Mazzola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diehard scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazzola should have avoided that one.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Diehard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazzola takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Diehard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diehard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzola can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Mazzola. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Mazzola throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
A combination from Diehard does no damage.
Diehard digs a good body shot into Mazzola's ribs.
Mazzola looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Diehard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diehard looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Mazzola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Diehard throws the left hand but Mazzola avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola misses with a left hand
and Diehard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mazzola ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola looks to land a right hand but Diehard moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mazzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Diehard dominated that second round.
That's time! Diehard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diehard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzola doesn't seem bothered though.
Diehard slips a jab from Mazzola.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola takes one to the chin there.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diehard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Mazzola throws a hook but Diehard blocks it.
Mazzola staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzola walks into a straight right hand from Diehard.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Diehard blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Diehard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diehard blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola slips a jab from Diehard.
Diehard throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Diehard lands a jab to the nose.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Diehard gets a clinch.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage. #T2#
Diehard pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Diehard controls the action.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Diehard wants to break free but Mazzola has control.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Diehard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Diehard pushes Mazzola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazzola lands with a short shot to the head.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Diehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Diehard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard lands with a left to the head.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Diehard.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Diehard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diehard avoids it.#T4#
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diehard is defending well for now.
Mazzola lands a body punch.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Diehard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Mazzola as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Diehard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diehard 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Diehard!
An out of breath Bruce Diehard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOFC 36 - Leonidas vs Karelin
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Norris connects with a single shot there.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Mazzola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Norris
and Mazzola counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mazzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Norris wants to break free but Mazzola has control.
Mazzola throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris wants a takedown but no success here.
Norris swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
A short right from Mazzola on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norris tries for a takedown but Mazzola manages to get underhooks.
Norris tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norris.
Norris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris wants a takedown.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Mazzola tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Mazzola has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Norris goes for a takedown attempt but Mazzola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Mazzola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Mazzola with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing.
A left lands for Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazzola at a distance.
#T2#
Mazzola tests Norris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Mazzola tenderised Norris's leg. Norris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Norris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norris lands with a cross.
Laverne Mazzola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola defending well as Norris loads up on a big left hand.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Norris misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.#CL#
Mazzola closes the distance and clinches.
Norris blocking some punches.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mazzola to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazzola scores with the left hand. Norris knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mazzola lands with a nice body punch.
Norris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzola.
Norris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sub Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mazzola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mazzola slaps away a takedown attempt from Norris, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Mazzola moves into range and clinches up with Norris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards. #T4#
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mazzola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Mazzola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Norris thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Norris misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Norris down.
Norris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazzola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Mazzola. No joy for Norris on that attempt. #CL#
Mazzola clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Norris throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazzola throwing a counter right hand but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzola finds it's way round the side to connect with Norris's head.
Norris throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Norris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mazzola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Norris swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norris stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola slips a straight right by Norris.
Norris misses with a wild body shot.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Norris misses with a hook
and Mazzola counters with a stiff right hand.
Mazzola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mazzola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Norris misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mazzola closes the distance and clinches.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laverne Mazzola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norris struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Norris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Norris is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Norris tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazzola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Mazzola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Norris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Norris is trying to break free.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mazzola.
Norris misses with some punches.
Mazzola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Norris.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Norris.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Norris misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Norris has Mazzola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Norris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mazzola tumbling to the mat - Norris dives into Mazzola's guard.
Mazzola throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzola is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Mazzola landing some decent shots from guard.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazzola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzola is in close to Norris's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Norris looking for a guillotine here but Mazzola defends easily.
Mazzola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzola is proving a slippery customer.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Mazzola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Norris is rocked!
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Mazzola finish him?#SUB2#
Norris is looking for a triangle but Mazzola pushes his legs off easily.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Norris is looking for a triangle but Mazzola pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Norris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzola has passed into half guard!
Mazzola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazzola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Norris moves into full guard.
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Norris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazzola is aware though and is defending well.
Mazzola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Mazzola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazzola throws a leg kick which misses Norris's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris tries to avoid it.
Mazzola throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norris.
As Norris tries to get set, Mazzola tries to push him back and clinch up but Norris manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Mazzola clinches.
Norris takes a shot to the head.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Norris wants to take the fight to the mat but Mazzola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Mazzola lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Norris to his knees! Mazzola keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laverne Mazzola!
During a confident post fight interview, Laverne Mazzola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 32 - Diehard vs Mazzola
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzola dodges the punch combination from Diehard.
Mazzola fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard connects with a body shot that sends Mazzola's belly button to the back.
Diehard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Mazzola throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Diehard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diehard.
Diehard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Diehard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Diehard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mazzola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diehard.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
#TD#
Diehard lands a takedown into guard.
Mazzola controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola is trying to control the position but Diehard postures up.
Mazzola has control of Diehard's left arm, preventing Diehard from doing any damage.
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Diehard controlling him for the moment.
Diehard looking to pass the guard.
Mazzola 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.#T2#
Diehard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diehard is pushing down on Mazzola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazzola is fighting to maintain full guard but Diehard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mazzola is pressing down on Diehard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diehard stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzola.
Diehard looking to pass the guard.
Diehard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Diehard controlling him for the moment.
Mazzola is trying to keep Diehard in close.
Diehard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diehard trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mazzola tries to keep at a distance but Diehard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard.
Diehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Diehard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diehard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazzola defends well and Diehard ends up having to push Mazzola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Mazzola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diehard lands a head shot.#CL2#
Mazzola closes the distance and clinches.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
Diehard works on Mazzola's body with a couple of short punches.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola wants to get back to striking at distance but Diehard won't allow it.
Diehard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Diehard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mazzola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Diehard moves out of range.
Mazzola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazzola thumps Diehard with a low kick.
Diehard connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diehard shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazzola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diehard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Diehard saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mazzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Bruce Diehard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola lands an uppercut.
Mazzola cracks Diehard with a nice body shot.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzola lands a shot to the body.
Mazzola is leaning against Diehard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diehard blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Diehard working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Diehard blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard lands a right hand.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diehard prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diehard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Diehard misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzola.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola digs a right hand into Diehard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diehard's gas tank.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Mazzola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Mazzola landing knees to the body.
Diehard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diehard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diehard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola lands with a left to the head.
Diehard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Diehard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazzola after a bit of a struggle.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola tries to work over Diehard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diehard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola doesn't manage to clinch there - Diehard circles away.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
Diehard slips a straight right by Mazzola.
Mazzola thuds his shin into the meat of Diehard's side.
Diehard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Diehard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Diehard saw that one coming.
Diehard attempts a counter takedown but Mazzola avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mazzola throws a hook but Diehard blocks it.
Mazzola looks for the body kick but Diehard saw that one coming. #CL2#
Mazzola clinches with his opponent.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzola.
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Mazzola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzola is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diehard lands a nice uppercut.
Diehard misses with some punches.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
Diehard misses with some punches.
#T2#
Diehard working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Diehard blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Diehard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Mazzola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mazzola fails to land.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Diehard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mazzola can't fight it off and eventually Diehard manages to take the fight to the floor. Mazzola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diehard tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzola is retaining full guard.
Mazzola wants to hit a switch here but Diehard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mazzola there! #T4#
Diehard wants to take Mazzola's back here but Mazzola is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mazzola swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mazzola is looking to improve his position but Diehard isn't that keen on the idea.
Diehard tries to control but Mazzola wriggling away.
Mazzola is controlling an arm, preventing Diehard from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mazzola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laverne Mazzola.
I think Mazzola 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Laverne Mazzola!
A relieved looking Laverne Mazzola 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:
KOFC 29 - Crusher vs Superboy
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runkputte has time to react.
Runkputte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Runkputte moves into the clinch.
Mazzola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Runkputte blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola scores a nice knee to the body.
Mazzola lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Runkputte blocks it.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
Mazzola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
Nice body punch from Runkputte.
The referee calls for Runkputte to work.
Runkputte is stalling here.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a knee strike.
Mazzola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Runkputte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mazzola working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Runkputte can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Runkputte controls his hands.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola is leaning against Runkputte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Mazzola scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mazzola.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Runkputte controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzola.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mazzola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Runkputte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runkputte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazzola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazzola throws a lazy right hand but Runkputte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Runkputte gets a clinch.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runkputte tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mazzola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Runkputte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runkputte is trying to stall.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
#T4#
Runkputte tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Runkputte takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands with a left to the head.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Runkputte blocks it.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Runkputte looking to stall.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Mazzola.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
Mazzola letting Runkputte take a breather here.
Runkputte wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola 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##CL#
Runkputte gets tackled into the cage by Mazzola. Mazzola maintains the clinch.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runkputte.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Runkputte takes a shot to the head.
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runkputte lands a body punch.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola gets through Runkputte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runkputte tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Laverne Mazzola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Runkputte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazzola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Runkputte can turn it around.
Runkputte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runkputte stalling in the clinch but Mazzola improves position.
Runkputte seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Runkputte.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Runkputte trying to stall but Mazzola improves his position.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
#T2#
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Runkputte managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzola.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Runkputte - that landed with a thud.
Mazzola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola lands a body punch.
Runkputte is breathing heavily.
Mazzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runkputte is defending well for now.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Mazzola as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
Runkputte blocking some punches.
Runkputte prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Runkputte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mazzola breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Mazzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkputte, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzola lands a nice knee to the body.
Mazzola lands a left hand.
Mazzola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzola. #ROC#
Runkputte is rocked!
Mazzola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runkputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazzola finish him?
Runkputte tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Mazzola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazzola unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Runkputte! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mazzola is unloading with more strikes now! Runkputte drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laverne Mazzola!
Our winner, Laverne Mazzola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 26 - Brandao vs Mazzola
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mazzola feints and as Brandao raises his hands in defense, Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brandao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to sweep him here.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to get back to his feet.
Mazzola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzola has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mazzola won't allow Brandao to get back to his feet.
Mazzola postures up in Brandao's guard and throws a big left but Brandao blocks it.
Mazzola connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao wants to stand and escape but Mazzola is having none of it.
Mazzola stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzola stops Brandao from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzola. #T1#
Brandao looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandao, not yet.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazzola slips nicely into half guard.
Mazzola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brandao is trying to stand up here but Mazzola is controlling him well.
Mazzola working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazzola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandao to regain full guard.
Mazzola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazzola throwing strikes from guard but Brandao blocks nicely.
Mazzola is in close to Brandao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazzola with a nice head shot there.
Brandao wants to stand but Mazzola is controlling the position.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Brandao is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mazzola presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Mazzola is leaning against Brandao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
#T3#
Brandao lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a good jab.
Mazzola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brandao stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brandao wants to slow Mazzola down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazzola tries to clinch up.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brandao has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola swings for the body but Brandao moves out of range.
Mazzola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandao.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzola throws a chopping leg kick but Brandao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4##CL#
Brandao gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola digs a right hand into Brandao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandao's gas tank.
Brandao is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazzola has double underhooks.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Come on Mazzola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brandao is trying to force a seperation but Mazzola has the dominant position.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao presses Mazzola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandao avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzola.
A shot in the inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola looks to land a body kick but Brandao moved away.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Mazzola circles away.
Mazzola punishes Brandao's body with a nice straight punch.
Mazzola tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazzola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazzola moves out of range as Brandao throws a body kick.
Brandao connects with a high kick.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandao as he avoids it easily.
Brandao is looking to chop away at Mazzola's legs.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Brandao misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Brandao moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Brandao takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzola gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but Brandao moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Brandao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazzola.#CL#
Brandao instigates a clinch.
A short left from Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao presses Mazzola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Good body shot from Brandao.
Brandao tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
#BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mazzola misses with a hook
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandao swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzola.
Brandao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Mazzola shoots in and bounces Brandao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola throws a strike but Brandao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Brandao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mazzola tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzola somewhat.
Diego Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laverne Mazzola.#T3#
Brandao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazzola.
Mazzola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao tries to clinch up but Mazzola circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.#CL2#
Mazzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Mazzola lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Mazzola is avoiding it.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Mazzola cracks Brandao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazzola scores with a hook.
Brandao tries to clinch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Mazzola dodges the punch combination from Brandao.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Brandao avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Mazzola tries to clinch there but Brandao circles away.
Brandao slips under a jab from Mazzola.
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!#CL2#
Mazzola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
Mazzola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mazzola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. #BC#
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazzola. That snapped Brandao's head back.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Mazzola's head but Mazzola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Brandao tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mazzola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzola connects with a body shot.
Mazzola fails with the takedown.
Brandao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandao ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzola.
Mazzola looks to land a combination. Brandao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandao feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Brandao lands with a nice body punch.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazzola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao slips a straight right by Mazzola.
Mazzola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandao avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Mazzola scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandao is looking to land body kicks.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
A combination from Mazzola does no damage.
Mazzola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brandao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandao is looking to clinch but Mazzola is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mazzola forces Brandao back against the cage and clinches.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Mazzola lands a nice shot that snaps Brandao's head back.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Mazzola misses the jab.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mazzola with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao 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.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Mazzola instigates a clinch.
Brandao trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brandao into the cage.
Brandao stalling in the clinch.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Brandao is trying to push Mazzola away but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzola letting Brandao take a breather here.#T3#
Mazzola pushes off an throws an elbow but Brandao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Mazzola has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao has had enough of the clinch but Mazzola keeps him there for the moment.
Mazzola tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazzola jabs at Brandao's body.#T4#
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Brandao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mazzola tries to counter with a clinch but Brandao shakes him off and moves away.
Mazzola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mazzola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Mazzola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandao, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzola controls his hands.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao works on Mazzola's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Our winner, Laverne Mazzola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Diego Brandao spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'.
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Event:
CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazzola slips under a jab from Jamison.
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Jamison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jamison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jamison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Jamison.
Nice shot lands for Jamison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jamison.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Jamison lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Jamison coming out on top.#T1#
Jamison throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jamison.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses
and Mazzola counters with a head kick.
Jamison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Jamison backs away, Mazzola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jamison stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but Jamison sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Jamison.
Mazzola throws a sloppy head kick
and Jamison counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Jamison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mazzola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison looks for the body kick but Mazzola saw that one coming.
Jamison cracks Mazzola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Jamison.
Nice defenses there by Mazzola.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazzola misses its target.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Mazzola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mazzola tries to counter with a takedown but Jamison is quick to defend against it.
Jamison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mazzola counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mazzola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jamison throws a big shot that misses.
Jamison throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola. #T3#
Jamison avoids the head kick by Mazzola.
Jamison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a hook
and Mazzola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jamison misses with a left hand
and Mazzola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jamison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carl Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Jamison backs away, Mazzola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jamison lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazzola off the cage and back into range.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jamison throws a shot from downtown. Mazzola moves away and avoids it.
Jamison lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Mazzola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jamison on his heels. He'll look to pass Jamison's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Jamison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzola connects with a couple of short punches.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mazzola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzola. Mazzola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jamison swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzola counters with a thumping low kick.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamison throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazzola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jamison. That's going to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
Mazzola attempts a counter takedown but Jamison avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Mazzola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mazzola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jamison wants to sweep but Mazzola has passed to side control!
Mazzola working away.
Mazzola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mazzola scoring with punches and elbows.
Jamison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mazzola tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mazzola throwing strikes but Jamison manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jamison taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola is holding Jamison down, trying to stall.
Mazzola is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Laverne Mazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamison happy to just control the position for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jamison trying to control the action but Mazzola is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mazzola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mazzola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mazzola trying to control the pace.
Mazzola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazzola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jamison's head.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jamison to regain full guard.
Mazzola connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
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#
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jamison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Mazzola misses.
Jamison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jamison.
Mazzola catches Jamison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazzola blocks a head kick by Jamison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jamison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mazzola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mazzola moves away from the strike by Jamison. #T1#
Jamison throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola tried to counter with a leg kick but Jamison avoided it.
Mazzola ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Jamison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jamison tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
Mazzola lands with a shot to the body.
Jamison lands a high kick!
A jab lands there for Mazzola.
A shot to the liver by Jamison. Beautiful body shot.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison catches Mazzola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
#T2#
Jamison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Carl Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison cracks Mazzola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jamison misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Mazzola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamison controls Mazzola momentarily but Mazzola frees himself.
Mazzola working some strikes from top position.
Jamison working a defensive guard here.
Jamison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamison keeping full guard, as Mazzola tries to pass.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison working a defensive guard here.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mazzola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazzola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jamison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzola.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mazzola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mazzola goes for a double leg but Jamison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jamison continues to drive forward.
Carl Jamison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzola avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison throws a leg kick but Mazzola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jamison misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Jamison.
I think Jamison 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Jamison!
Carl Jamison made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You been hit by, you been struck by - a smooth criminal!'.
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Event:
CEC 484
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Manta misses with an uppercut.
Manta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzola misses.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but Manta moves his leg out of the way.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazzola defending well as Manta loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Manta misses.
Manta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manta throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mazzola misses the jab.
Manta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta throws a shot from downtown. Mazzola moves away and avoids it.
Manta tries a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Manta is out of range.
Mazzola takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
Mazzola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mazzola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Manta is looking to chop away at Mazzola's legs.
Federico Manta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Manta.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Manta tests Mazzola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazzola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mazzola just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Mazzola misses
and Manta counters with a big head kick but Mazzola shrugs it off.
Manta looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Manta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Mazzola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mazzola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manta rather than just go for the knockout.
Manta cracks the inside of Mazzola's front leg.
Manta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
Manta lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzola's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a nice hook to Manta's body. Manta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazzola.
Manta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzola is looking to take a break and control but Manta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manta dodges the ground and pound from Mazzola.
Mazzola working the ground and pound but Manta is defending the strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mazzola working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Mazzola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mazzola moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
An elbow from Mazzola crashes against the mat.
Mazzola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazzola is trying to ground and pound but Manta uses the momentary lack of control by Mazzola to regain half guard.
Mazzola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manta taking some punishment here, with Mazzola in his half guard.
Manta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mazzola.
Manta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mazzola.
Mazzola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazzola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Manta moves into full guard.
Mazzola trying to control but Manta is working from the bottom.
Manta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Manta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Manta throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Manta throws a front kick aimed at Mazzola's knee but Mazzola avoids it well.
Mazzola needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.
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 Federico Manta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzola scores with a shot to the body.
Manta misses with a body shot.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Manta avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Manta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Mazzola finds it's target.
Mazzola throws a hook to the side of Manta's head but Manta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Federico Manta is winning the standup battle so far.
Manta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manta lands a nice shot to the body.
Manta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazzola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick from Mazzola.
Manta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manta. Mazzola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Mazzola looks to throw a body kick
and Manta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mazzola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazzola takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
Manta lands with a good body shot.
Federico Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola tries a low kick but Manta avoids it.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Manta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMazzola.
Manta tries to clinch but Mazzola is having none of it.
Mazzola lunges at Manta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manta's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Mazzola blocks the leg kick.
Manta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzola throws the left hand but Manta avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Manta ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
Mazzola misses with a looping right.
Manta throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Manta throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Manta is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manta tests Mazzola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mazzola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Manta swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Manta misses with a body kick.
Mazzola misses with a body shot.
Manta throws a hook but Mazzola blocks it.
Manta misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manta, right into the meat.
Mazzola throws a hook but Manta blocks it.
Mazzola misses with a straight right.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Manta.
Mazzola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manta with a body shot.
Manta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzola. Mazzola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Manta. That snapped Mazzola's head back.
Manta lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazzola off the cage and back into range.
Manta misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Manta scores with a hook to the body. Mazzola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manta lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzola moves away from the strike by Manta.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
Manta tried to counter with a leg kick but Mazzola avoided it.
Mazzola is looking to chop away at Manta's legs.
Mazzola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Manta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola.
Manta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazzola.
Mazzola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Manta throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Mazzola scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Federico Manta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Manta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Mazzola misses the jab.
Manta scores with a jab.
Mazzola tries to land a front kick but Manta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mazzola.
Mazzola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manta.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mazzola misses with a left hand
letting Manta counter with a right hand.
Manta throws a looping overhand right but Mazzola ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzola throws a hook but Manta avoids it easily.#T1#
Mazzola takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mazzola!
Mazzola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Mazzola tenderised Manta's leg. Manta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola throws a hook to the side of Manta's head but Manta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Manta there.
Manta throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Mazzola catches Manta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manta misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Manta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzola loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Manta.
Manta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
A punch lands to the side of Manta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manta avoids the body shot from Mazzola.
Manta throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Mazzola lands with an uppercut that bounces Manta off the cage and back into range.
Mazzola misses with a hook. Manta ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manta throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazzola.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mazzola thuds his right hand into Manta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazzola lands a jab to the nose.
Manta tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
Mazzola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manta is out of range and Mazzola settles back down.
Manta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manta slips a jab from Mazzola.
Manta misses with an uppercut.
Mazzola misses with a kick to the body.
Mazzola jabs at Manta's body.
Manta 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.
Manta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mazzola staying out of range there.#T4#
Mazzola throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazzola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Manta down.
Mazzola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzola.
Manta throws the left hand but Mazzola avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola misses with a hook. Manta ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manta looks for the body kick but Mazzola saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Manta.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Manta throws a push kick but Mazzola slaps the foot to one side.
Mazzola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laverne Mazzola.
I think Manta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Manta!
After winning the bout, Federico Manta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mazzola feints and as De Souza raises his hands in defense, Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazzola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Souza's head.
We've been hearing that Mazzola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Souza looking to control.
#T1#
Mazzola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazzola wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Mazzola controlling from the top position.
Mazzola trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazzola throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mazzola is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Mazzola lands a really nice looking cross but De Souza seems unphased.
De Souza cracks Mazzola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazzola tries to land a body kick
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Mazzola's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza jabs Mazzola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by De Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Mazzola wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Mazzola throws a sloppy head kick
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazzola lands a jab.
De Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazzola counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Mazzola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzola there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazzola throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzola misses with a takedown
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzola slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Mazzola avoids it with no problem.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Mazzola counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
That kick from Mazzola tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from De Souza misses.
De Souza feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
De Souza feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzola dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Mazzola misses the jab.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzola with a body shot.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Mazzola shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Mazzola.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by De Souza as he checks the leg kick.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Souza slips a jab from Mazzola.
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazzola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mazzola finds it's target.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mazzola.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks. #TD#
Mazzola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzola is working away from the top position though.
Mazzola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Souza wants to control but Mazzola is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mazzola drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Mazzola there.
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. Mazzola connects with a nice short shot to De Souza's temple.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Mazzola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazzola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mazzola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
Mazzola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Souza's head.
Mazzola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Souza to regain full guard.
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Souza looking to control.
#T3#
Mazzola is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazzola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
Mazzola trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Souza.
Mazzola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Mazzola misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Mazzola moves to clinch but De Souza breaks away
and De Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza thinks about the counter body kick.
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!
Mazzola scores with a punch to the head.
Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Mazzola backs off De Souza throws a huge counter combo but Mazzola manages to avoid it all.
Mazzola fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Mazzola checks it.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola.
De Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Souza throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Mazzola settles back down.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Mazzola avoids it.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazzola wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by De Souza.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
#T1#
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
Mazzola scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza throws a front kick aimed at Mazzola's knee but Mazzola avoids it well.
De Souza with a nice cross.
Mazzola throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazzola is wise to it.
Mazzola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
De Souza swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mazzola misses with a hook to the body
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
A low kick from Mazzola misses
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Mazzola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
De Souza throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzola walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
A low kick from Mazzola is predictable there
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Mazzola avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Mazzola walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Mazzola takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
Mazzola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazzola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Mazzola shakes it off.
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but De Souza moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
Mazzola misses with a looping left.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazzola steps away.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Mazzola lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Mazzola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazzola throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Mazzola misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
De Souza scores with a hook.
Mazzola takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Souza 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tillman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tillman 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.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tillman moves out of range as Mazzola strikes.
Tillman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mazzola checks the leg kick.
Mazzola is looking to counter punch.
Tillman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tillman throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tillman's head backwards.#CL#
Mazzola moves into the clinch.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tillman controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tillman.
Tillman blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Tillman digs a right hand underneath Mazzola's ribcage. Mazzola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tillman tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Tillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman is trying to stall.
#T1#
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Tillman lands with a light punch inside.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tillman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola lands an uppercut.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Tillman avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tillman's elbow. #T2#
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tillman tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tillmans head.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Tillman blocking some punches.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola tries to work over Tillman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman lands with a left to the head.
Tillman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mazzola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tillmans head.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tillman.
Tillman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Good body shot from Tillman.
Mazzola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tillman blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Tillman avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Tillman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a knee to the head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazzola counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Mazzola digs a good hook to Tillman's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Tillman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tillman counters with a left to the body.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Mazzola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazzola.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Mazzola postures up.
Tillman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tillman's head.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzola postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mazzola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mazzola postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
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 Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola connects with a single shot there.
Tillman misses with a hook.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Mazzola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tillman. Tillman obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mazzola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tillman sprawls well initially but Mazzola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tillman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzola is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Mazzola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola cracks Tillman with a solid left hand.
Tillman is adopting a defensive guard.
Mazzola lands a couple of elbows.
Tillman has his hands on Mazzola's head, controlling the position.
Laverne Mazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzola stands up over Tillman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Tillman working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
Mazzola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Mazzola trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman has momentary wrist control but Mazzola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillman pulls Mazzola in close to prevent any damage.
Mazzola landing with the ground and pound.
Mazzola postures up in Tillman's guard and throws a big left but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Mazzola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tillman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mazzola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Mazzola lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola is stalling in the full guard.
Mazzola trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Mazzola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillman keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Tillman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tillman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there.
Mazzola stands up over Tillman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Tillman trying to control the position here.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Tillman keeps moving.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tillman doesn't seem bothered though.
Tillman throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mazzola shoots in looking for a takedown. Tillman tries to sprawl out of it but Mazzola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tillman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazzola.
Tillman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzola swings widly with a right hand
and Tillman counters with a leg kick.
Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Tillman's knee but Tillman avoids it well.
Mazzola backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tillman throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzola counters with an outside leg kick.
Tillman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tillman needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazzola's hands.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
Mazzola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and Mazzola settles back down.
Tillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzola with a body shot.
Mazzola throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Mazzola works Tillman's body with a nice hook.
Mazzola throws a push kick but Tillman slaps the foot to one side.
Tillman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazzola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazzola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tillman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Mazzola cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman throws a jab when Mazzola was well out of range.
Mazzola cracks the inside of Tillman's front leg.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazzola is looking to slow Tillman down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Mazzola.
Mazzola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillman.
Mazzola takes one on the button.
Mazzola throws a lazy uppercut
and Tillman counters with an inside leg kick.
Mazzola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tillman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Mazzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman misses with a looping right.
Tillman misses with a body shot
and Mazzola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tillman manages to avoid it.
Pat Tillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Mazzola lands a head shot.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but Mazzola checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Mazzola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazzola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tillman walks into a straight right hand from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazzola lands an overhand right.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
A punch lands to the side of Tillman 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tillman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mazzola walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Tillman.#KD2#
Tillman cracks Mazzola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tillman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mazzola to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mazzola is rocked!
Mazzola's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazzola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Mazzola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Tillman looks to land a left hand but Mazzola moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazzola. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Mazzola seems to have got his legs back now.
Tillman lunges at Mazzola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazzola's hand.
Tillman checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzola defending well as Tillman loads up on a big left hand.
Tillman throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
Tillman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Tillman.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Laverne Mazzola waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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CEC 474
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mazzola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Mazzola avoids it well.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Mazzola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzola slips under a jab.
Mazzola tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazzola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Mazzola avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Mazzola lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Mazzola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazzola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazzola at a distance.
Mazzola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mazzola counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Mazzola only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Mazzola jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Mazzola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzola looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a hook but Mazzola blocks it.
Volkov cracks Mazzola with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzola was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mazzola, right into the meat.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mazzola counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Mazzola looking to pass the guard.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
Mazzola controlling from the top position.
Mazzola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Mazzola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazzola throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mazzola's guard. Nice move by Volkov!#REVR#
Volkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mazzola is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Mazzola keeps moving.
Volkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazzola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzola keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mazzola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazzola misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mazzola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov 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#
Mazzola moves away from the strike by Volkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzola misses.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mazzola.
Volkov throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mazzola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that.
Volkov is not content to let Mazzola control the position.
Volkov defending against the ground and pound.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov regains half guard.
Mazzola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazzola is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Mazzola looks to land a strike but Volkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mazzola landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mazzola.
Volkov is trying to keep Mazzola in close.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazzola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Mazzola wriggles free and stands up.
Mazzola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Volkov.
Mazzola thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Volkov 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.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Mazzola cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Mazzola.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazzola.
Mazzola digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mazzola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mazzola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazzola slips a jab from Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Volkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzola lands a body shot.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow. #T4#
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
A hook to the body from Mazzola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Volkov cracks Mazzola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Mazzola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a push kick but Mazzola slaps the foot to one side.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Mazzola does no damage.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazzola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mazzola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Mazzola jumps back.
Mazzola throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Mazzola misses. #T1#
Mazzola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mazzola checks a leg kick.
Mazzola connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Mazzola had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Mazzola in a clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzola scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzola.
Volkov gets through Mazzola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.#T2#
Mazzola tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mazzola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazzola tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazzola can do to turn this around?
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head. #T3#
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Volkov. #T4#
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola working aggressively here.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Volkov pushes Mazzola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Mazzola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mazzola gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Mazzola is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Volkov can't fight it off and eventually Mazzola manages to take the fight to the floor. Volkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am proud communist.'.
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Event:
CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mazzola throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller lands the left hand.
Mazzola throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Mazzola connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazzola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Mazzola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mazzola takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Mazzola 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.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Mazzola misses.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzola on the side of the head.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Mazzola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Mazzola works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazzola wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller jabs Mazzola right on the nose. Mazzola blinks but takes it well.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller is looking to slow Mazzola down with leg kicks.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.#T2#
Mazzola tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mazzola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Mazzola misses with a leg kick
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mazzola is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Mazzola lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Mazzola slips a straight right by Miller.
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mazzola. Mazzola obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mazzola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzola misses with a looping left.
Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Mazzola avoided it.
Mazzola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Mazzola 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.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzola sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazzola connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Mazzola.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react.
Good work by Mazzola as he checks the leg kick.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller throws a head kick but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola avoids the head kick by Miller.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mazzola feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Mazzola cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a leg kick but Mazzola checks it.
Mazzola slips a jab from Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Mazzola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazzola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mazzola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Mazzola throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mazzola blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazzola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzola throws out the jab.
Miller is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Mazzola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mazzola. Those never looked like landing.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mazzola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazzola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazzola digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mazzola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mazzola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mazzola landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to sweep here but Mazzola controlling him for the moment.
Mazzola works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Mazzola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Mazzola managing to control the position.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzola.#T4#
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazzola wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazzola wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzola is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzola thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Mazzola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mazzola's head.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a low kick but Mazzola avoids it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller blocks a jab.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Mazzola.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Mazzola's leg but Mazzola calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazzola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Mazzola looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Mazzola with a hook.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazzola feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Mazzola's belly button to the back.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Mazzola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
Miller jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miller slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Mazzola moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range.
Mazzola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller blocks a jab.
Mazzola walks into a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Miller.
That kick from Mazzola tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mazzola moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.#TD2#
Mazzola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Mazzola getting side control.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzola's back!
Mazzola covers up after that shot from Miller.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Miller.
Miller lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mazzola.
Mazzola is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Miller is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Miller gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Miller gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Miller apologises and we restart here on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mazzola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Johnny Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mazzola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mazzola prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Miller.
I think Mazzola 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 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Laverne Mazzola waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Mazzola does it's job there.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazzola.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzola. Mazzola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazzola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Mazzola 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.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putin as he avoids it easily.
Mazzola checks a low kick from Putin.#CL#
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Mazzola as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzola lands a left hand.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin blocking some punches.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin looking to stall.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Putin.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land. #T2#
Good body shot from Mazzola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Good body shot from Putin.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
#T3#
Putin lands a right hand.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Mazzola.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Putin.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Putin blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
#T4#
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mazzola.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putin lands a body punch.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
#TD2#
Mazzola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Putin is trying to keep an underhook but Mazzola manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Putin is looking to get back to is feet but Mazzola passes into side control.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola 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#
Putin scores with a hook.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazzola's calf.
Mazzola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Mazzola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazzola circles away.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola blocks a jab.
Putin is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin scores with a hook.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Putin slips under a jab from Mazzola.#T1#
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Putin lands a jab to Mazzola's midsection.
Mazzola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.
Mazzola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin scores with the left hand. Mazzola knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Putin scores with a body shot.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin throws a leg kick but Mazzola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola working the head with strikes. #T2#
Putin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Putin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Putin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Putin is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Putin to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Mazzola crashes against the mat.
Mazzola landing a few strikes.
Mazzola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
Mazzola is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Putin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mazzola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Mazzola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mazzola creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Putin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazzola wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Mazzola working the ground and pound.
Putin can't do much from the bottom here.
Putin taking a bit of punishment here - Mazzola scoring with strikes.
Putin dodges the ground and pound from Mazzola.
Mazzola working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes.
Mazzola working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzola is working Putin over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Mazzola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Putin to see if he's OK.
Putin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mazzola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mazzola is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola lands a nice forearm strike.
Mazzola wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Mazzola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mazzola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazzola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mazzola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mazzola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Putin misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Mazzola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putin sprawls well initially but Mazzola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mazzola wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position.
Putin is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzola looks to land a strike but Putin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mazzola is looking to escape.#T1#
Putin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mazzola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mazzola working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzola can't escape the position.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin avoids the attempt from Mazzola to control.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mazzola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Putin.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mazzola is looking to get to half guard.
Putin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazzola is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzola is trying to stand.
Mazzola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazzola 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Laverne Mazzola made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SP-ICON:OhChooto V.S. Prado
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mazzola dives in and scores a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
Stevenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson 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.#SUB2#
Stevenson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Stevenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzola defends well.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Mazzola trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Stevenson is trying to control the position but Mazzola postures up.
Mazzola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mazzola postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow. #SUB2#
Stevenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzola trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Mazzola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzola's guard. #REVB#
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazzola being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Stevenson is fighting to break Mazzola's control of his arms but Mazzola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stevenson throws a strike but Mazzola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Mazzola stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Mazzola postures up.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazzola manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Mazzola keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson prevents Mazzola from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson lands a couple of elbows.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevenson postures up in Mazzola's guard and throws a big left but Mazzola blocks it.
Stevenson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevenson looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Stevenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzola connects with a couple of short punches.
Mazzola working some strikes from top position.
Mazzola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazzola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazzola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mazzola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stevenson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Mazzola connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back.
Mazzola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazzola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevenson's knee momentarily.
Mazzola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab from Stevenson.
A head kick by Stevenson misses #TD#
and Mazzola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazzola scoring with punches from side control.
Mazzola controls the position.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Mazzola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Mazzola takes a little break here. Stevenson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stevenson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mazzola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevenson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mazzola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mazzola prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Stevenson trying to control from the bottom.
Mazzola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
Laverne Mazzola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mazzola wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Mazzola drops an elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson taking some punishment here, with Mazzola in his half guard.
Mazzola prevents Stevenson from improving his position.
Mazzola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mazzola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Mazzola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mazzola working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Stevenson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mazzola trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
Mazzola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mazzola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazzola won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Mazzola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stevenson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazzola has passed into half guard!
Mazzola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mazzola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Mazzola is really struggling to control Stevenson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mazzola lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazzola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazzola slips a nice elbow through Stevenson's hands, connecting with Stevenson's forehead.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but Mazzola is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevenson is not content to let Mazzola control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola connects with a nice looking jab.
Mazzola staying out of range there.
Stevenson tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Mazzola.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Mazzola with an uppercut!
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazzola defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push Mazzola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bear Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazzola circles away.
Mazzola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevenson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzola was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Mazzola feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazzola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazzola misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazzola. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Mazzola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Mazzola tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Mazzola tightens his grip and picks Stevenson up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevenson manages to land in guard.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazzola has passed into side control.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
Mazzola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stevenson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mazzola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzola is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevenson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stevenson taking a bit of punishment here - Mazzola scoring with strikes.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Mazzola is putting a hurting on Stevenson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mazzola happy to just control the position for now.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevenson tries to bench press Mazzola off him but Mazzola keeps the position.
Mazzola lands some shots froms side control.
Mazzola wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazzola creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mazzola content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mazzola cracks Stevenson with a big right hand but Stevenson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stevenson is not content to let Mazzola control the position.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stevenson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mazzola connects with a decent elbow.
Mazzola happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazzola 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Laverne Mazzola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Mazzola misses
letting Vick counter with a right hand.
Vick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mazzola tries to avoid it but Vick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mazzola to the ground. Mazzola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vick.
Vick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mazzola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Mazzola.
Vick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Mazzola forces Vick back against the cage and clinches.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Vick blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Mazzola tries to work over Vick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with some punches.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
#T1#
Vick working aggressively here.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzola is working Vick over against the cage.
Vick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mazzola to keep the fight standing.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.
Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vick backwards.
The referee calls for Vick to work.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Vick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vick misses with the head strike.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vick misses with some punches.
Mazzola blocking some punches.
Vick lands with a right to the head.
Mazzola lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Vick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vick.
A right hand to the body from Mazzola.
#T2#
A short right from Vick.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Mazzola tries to work over Vick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Vick avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Vick avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mazzola.
Mazzola digs a right hand into Vick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vick's gas tank.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Vick misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vick.
Vick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazzola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vick can turn it around.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
Vick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mazzola. #T3#
A short left from Mazzola.
Vick misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Vick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vick.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Vick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzola.
Vick throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vick's elbow.
Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vick pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Vick pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mazzola trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gray Vick will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Mazzola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vick was covering up waiting for the punch and Mazzola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzola's guard. #REVB#
Vick looking to sit in guard and control but Mazzola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mazzola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Vick keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
Mazzola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mazzola continues to stall.
Mazzola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vick working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
Mazzola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vick has his foot on Mazzola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazzola works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Vick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mazzola controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Mazzola drives through and clinches with Vick against the cage.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Vick controls his hands.
#TD2#
Vick pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzola is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vick working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mazzola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mazzola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vick's head backwards.
Mazzola works the jab nicely.
Mazzola lands a lovely overhand right.
Vick avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a body punch but Vick moves out of range.
Vick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola misses with a hook.
Mazzola leaves Vick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laverne Mazzola is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mazzola is trying to defend but Vick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Vick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazzola has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Vick wants to pass to mount but Mazzola is defending the position. #ES#
Mazzola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A good leg kick by Mazzola.
A swing and a miss from Mazzola.
A little jabbing left from Vick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Vick pushes him off.
Mazzola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazzola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vick counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Mazzola lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the body
and Vick counters with a nice uppercut.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vick moves away.
Vick shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazzola sprawls well. He's pushed Vick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mazzola feints and then cracks Vick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vick down.
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Vick pushes him off.
Vick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazzola but Mazzola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laverne Mazzola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Vick.#T3#
Vick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vick walks into a jab.
Mazzola thumps Vick with a low kick.
Mazzola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Vick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Mazzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
A short right from Vick.
Vick wants to stall.
Vick lands with a right to the head.
Vick working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vick trying to control the position but instead, Mazzola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vick into the cage.
Vick managing to block the knees to the body from Mazzola.
Vick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vick's elbow.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vick.
Vick blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Vick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
Gray Vick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzola.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Vick controls the action.
Mazzola lands a right hand.
Vick swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vick prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Mazzola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Laverne Mazzola made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gray Vick had this to say: 'I know a lot of things were said before the fight, but it's all business...I'm humble in victory and defeat. You have my respect.'.
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Event:
USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mazzola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca tries to buck Mazzola off but Mazzola is having none of it.
Barca can't do much from the bottom here.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Barca regains half guard.
Mazzola controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barca has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mazzola. Oh but Barca has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mazzola goes limp - he's gone! Barca jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hannibal Barca waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
USFC 115
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Mazzola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mazzola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonga under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Tonga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a right hand
and Tonga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tonga.
Tonga slips under a jab from Mazzola.
Tonga throws the kick towards the body but Mazzola avoids it.
Mazzola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonga lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Mazzola scores with a spinning back kick!
Tonga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Mazzola darts in and clinches Tonga up against the cage.
Tonga cracks Mazzola with a nice body shot.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonga avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga lands an uppercut.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Tonga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonga avoids it.#T2#
Mazzola lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazzola thows a body kick. Tonga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Tonga misses.
Mazzola misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazzola misses with a body kick.
Mazzola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Mazzola blocks the low kick.
Kukulcan Tonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonga sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Mazzola finds it's way through Tonga's defenses. #T3#
Mazzola moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
Tonga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mazzola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonga.
A little jabbing left from Mazzola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazzola throws an overhand right that lands on Tonga's shoulder, as Tonga tries to avoid the shot.
Tonga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazzola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonga scrambles back to his feet.
Mazzola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tonga's hands.
Mazzola cracks Tonga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Mazzola misses.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzola.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzola throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonga misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mazzola!
#T4#
An inside leg kick from Mazzola misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga lands with an overhand left.
Mazzola connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga misses with a looping right.
Tonga misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
Tonga misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Tonga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonga is looking to clinch.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola wants to clinch up but Tonga keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
Tonga is looking to counter punch.
Tonga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzola.
Tonga blocks a jab.
Tonga slips a jab from Mazzola.
Tonga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Mazzola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mazzola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Mazzola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body. Tonga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonga throws a looping overhand right but Mazzola ducks down to avoid it.
Tonga tries to land a leg kick but Mazzola saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzola! But no joy.
Mazzola misses with a double jab.
Mazzola throws a right hand that Tonga ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonga also avoids with ease.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonga.
Mazzola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga misses the jab.
Mazzola is looking for the big counter here.
Mazzola lands a jab to the nose.
Tonga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Some bone on bone action there as Mazzola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mazzola moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Mazzola scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonga should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Tonga's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tonga thumps Mazzola with a low kick.
That kick from Tonga tenderised Mazzola's leg. Mazzola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.
Tonga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazzola misses with a double jab
and Tonga counters with a thumping low kick.
Tonga lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tonga - that will leave a mark!
Tonga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Laverne Mazzola has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga cracks the inside of Mazzola's front leg.
Mazzola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tonga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tonga throws out a leg kick but Mazzola moves out of range and Tonga only half commits.
Tonga fakes the leg kick and cracks Mazzola in the body.
Mazzola scores with a nice right hand.
Tonga swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazzola.#TD2#
Mazzola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tonga's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonga defending well though.
Mazzola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazzola wants to take a breather but Tonga is having none of it. #ES#
Tonga manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mazzola keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Tonga misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tonga.
Mazzola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Tonga lands with a right to the head.
Tonga throws a head punch that misses.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonga controls the action.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonga.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Tonga pushes Mazzola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonga tries to throw a body punch but Mazzola avoids it by throwing Tonga back against the cage. #T4#
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzola controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Mazzola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tonga after a bit of a struggle.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonga avoids the damage to the body.
Mazzola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tonga prevents it.
Tonga lands with a light punch inside.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Tonga working aggressively here.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mazzola.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonga.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head.
Mazzola tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Laverne Mazzola's cut.
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#
Mazzola with a hook.
Tonga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazzola 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.
Tonga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazzola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonga pinned against the cage. Tonga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazzola drops his hands momentarily and Tonga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tonga can pounce on him.
Tonga misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mazzola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tonga's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tonga working for a triangle but Mazzola defends it easily.
#T1#
Tonga trying to control the position.
Tonga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mazzola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazzola postures up in Tonga's guard and throws a big left but Tonga blocks it.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mazzola moves out of range as Tonga strikes.
Mazzola misses with a double jab
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonga throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
Mazzola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mazzola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tonga.
A big right from Mazzola misses.
Tonga blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Mazzola moves out of range of the body kick.
Mazzola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazzola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonga on the side of the head.
Tonga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tonga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mazzola doesn't seem bothered though.
Kukulcan Tonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzola tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga leaves Mazzola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonga wants to land a leg kick but Mazzola is out of range.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Mazzola scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Mazzola checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Mazzola misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Tonga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazzola doesn't seem phased though.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Mazzola.
It looked like Tonga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mazzola is able to avoid easily.
Mazzola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Mazzola does it's job there.
Tonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
Mazzola loads up on a big right hand but Tonga slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Tonga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laverne Mazzola.
I think Mazzola 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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