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Event:
G #31 BLAKE vs BLASTER
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Martinez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Vukovic 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.
Vukovic misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic wants to stall.
Martinez is working for takedown but Vukovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vukovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vukovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martinez.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards. #BC2#
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez delivers a nice body kick.
Vukovic fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Martinez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez connects with an inside leg kick.
Vukovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vukovic dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vukovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Martinez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vukovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez checks a low kick from Vukovic.
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vukovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vukovic takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vukovic missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Martinez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martinez connects with a solid leg kick.
Martinez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vukovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vukovic thuds his shin into the meat of Martinez's side.
Vukovic cracks Martinez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinez throws a front kick aimed at Vukovic's knee but Vukovic avoids it well.
Martinez slips a jab from Vukovic.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinez feinted with a counter takedown.
Vukovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vukovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Osvaldo Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Vukovic.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Vukovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Vukovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Vukovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vukovic shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vukovic misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Martinez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Vukovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vukovic is trying to stall.
Vukovic lands a left hand.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vukovics head.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez digs a right hand underneath Vukovic's ribcage. Vukovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vukovic can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Vukovic misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martinez cracks Vukovic with a nice body shot.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Martinez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vukovic lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Martinez - that landed with a thud.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Vukovic.
Vukovic blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Vukovic tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Martinez is trying to trip Vukovic. He has hold of a leg but Vukovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martinez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vukovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vukovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez scores with a decent looking hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martinez, right into the meat.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vukovic 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.
Vukovic shoots in but Martinez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Vukovic tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Vukovic.
Vukovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Vukovic blocking some punches.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Vukovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vukovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vukovic tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Vukovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vukovics head.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vukovic stalling in the clinch but Martinez improves position.
Martinez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vukovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vukovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Martinez is leaning against Vukovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vukovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez pushes Vukovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vukovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vukovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands with a left to the head.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vukovic's elbow.
Vukovic missing with knees to the body.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez gets through Vukovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vukovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vukovic blocks a body shot from Martinez. #T3#
Martinez lands a nice shot to the body.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Vukovic jumps guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vukovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vukovic throws an elbow that misses.
Vukovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vukovics head.
Vukovic blocks a body shot from Martinez.
Martinez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vukovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vukovic walks into a jab.#T4#
Martinez misses the body punch
and Vukovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Vukovic back into the cage.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Martinez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vukovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinez avoids it.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Vukovic stalling in the clinch.
Vukovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vukovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martinez smiles and moves away.
Vukovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinez pinned against the cage. Martinez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vukovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Martinez 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#
Vukovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vukovic misses the jab.
Vukovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Vukovic avoids it well and moves away.
Martinez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Milan Vukovic has been cut.
Good work by Vukovic as he checks the leg kick.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Vukovic is out of range.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukovic tries for a takedown but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vukovic tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osvaldo Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez with a poor takedown
and Vukovic counters with a left to the body.
Martinez misses with a low kick as Vukovic jumps back.#T1#
Vukovic misses with a low kick.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from Vukovic.
Vukovic 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.
Martinez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vukovic.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards.
Martinez tries to work over Vukovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vukovic blocking some punches.
Martinez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Vukovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vukovic is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Vukovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Vukovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osvaldo Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Vukovic.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vukovic can do to turn this around?#TD#
Vukovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martinez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Milan Vukovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vukovic has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Martinez is pushing down on Vukovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vukovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vukovic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vukovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vukovic's head.
Martinez stalling.
Vukovic tries to kick Martinez off but Martinez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Martinez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martinez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Martinez uses his free foot to push down on Vukovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vukovic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martinez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osvaldo Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Martinez!
Osvaldo Martinez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #14
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vukovic avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Marquet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquet throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Milan Vukovic has been cut.
Marquet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vukovic.#TD#
Marquet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vukovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Marquet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working. #SUB#
Marquet is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marquet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vukovic has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Vukovic wants to improve his position but Marquet is controlling well.
Marquet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vukovic's head.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vukovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Marquet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vukovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquet throws a strike but Vukovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marquet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marquet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marquet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Marquet connects with a nice short shot to Vukovic's temple.
Marquet wants to pass the guard but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet. #T3#
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away. #SUB#
Marquet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet is working hard here to advance position.
Marquet is trying to control the action in half guard but Vukovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vukovic is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marquet is pressing down on Vukovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vukovic is holding on for now. #SUB#
Marquet is working for a submission of some sort.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquet prevents Vukovic from improving his position.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Marquet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milan Vukovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vukovic throws a leg kick but Marquet checks it.
Henry Marquet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquet throws a hook to the side of Vukovic's head but Vukovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vukovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vukovic misses with a hook to the body
and Marquet counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquet fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquet throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Vukovic slips a straight right by Marquet.
Marquet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vukovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marquet throws a looping overhand right but Vukovic ducks down to avoid it.
Marquet misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquet scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquet throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Marquet tries to clinch up but Vukovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but Marquet shows good takedown defense.
Marquet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vukovic's hands.
Marquet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Vukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukovic lands a jab to the nose.
Henry Marquet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Marquet lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vukovic sprawling to the canvas. Marquet follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vukovic hang on? #ROC#
Vukovic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry Marquet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
Vukovic is looking to control Marquet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vukovic avoid being mounted?
Marquet wants to pass to mount but Vukovic is defending the position. #T2##SU#
Marquet stands up and beckons Vukovic to join him on the feet.
Vukovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquet backs up against the cage.
Marquet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vukovic.
Vukovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vukovic leaves Marquet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vukovic manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vukovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquet, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquet lands a hook that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Milan Vukovic's cut even more.
Marquet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vukovic can do to turn this around?
Vukovic is trying to push Marquet away but Marquet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Marquet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquet. That's going to slow Vukovic down.
Marquet scores with a jab. Vukovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Vukovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Vukovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Marquet drops Vukovic with a right and a left! Marquet comes rushing in but Vukovic regains his composure and manages to keep Marquet in guard.
Vukovic is still in real trouble! Can Marquet finish him?
Marquet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vukovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vukovic looking to control.
Vukovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquet.
Marquet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marquet trying to control but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
Vukovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Vukovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marquet is pushing down on Vukovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vukovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Marquet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marquet trying to control from Vukovic's half guard. Vukovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquet trying to control the position from guard on top but Vukovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Marquet passes Vukovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marquet with the ground and pound but Vukovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marquet throwing strikes but missing.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Marquet from controlling successfully.
Vukovic is pulling down on Marquet's head. It's preventing any offense from Marquet, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Marquet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vukovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vukovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vukovic! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Marquet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milan Vukovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquet lands a lovely overhand right.
Marquet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marquet drops his hands momentarily and Vukovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Marquet throws a left that rocks Vukovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marquet dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vukovic regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Marquet is trying to get an arm triangle but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marquet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vukovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
The ground and pound from Marquet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Marquet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vukovic to see if he's OK.#CUT#
The cut above Milan Vukovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Marquet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marquet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milan Vukovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marquet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vukovic!#SUB#
Marquet moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vukovic has worked his arm free - good work by Vukovic!
Vukovic wants to get back to his feet.
Henry Marquet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working.
Vukovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marquet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vukovic tries to bench press Marquet off him but Marquet keeps the position.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marquet takes a little break here. Vukovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vukovic walks into a stiff left hand from Marquet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marquet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Marquet moves into range and clinches up with Vukovic.
Vukovic can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vukovic throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Marquet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marquet cracks Vukovic with a good jab.
Vukovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Marquet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquet 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Marquet!
Henry Marquet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #13
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Craven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Craven lands a nice hook to Vukovic's body. Vukovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vukovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craven back to the cage. Vukovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craven jabs at Vukovic's body.
Vukovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Craven checks it well.
Craven gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vukovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Craven pinned against the cage. Craven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vukovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Vukovic darts in looking for a takedown but Craven gets double underhooks and turns Vukovic into the cage.
Vukovic throws a hook but Craven avoids it easily.
Vukovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craven.
Vukovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Craven scores with a takedown into Vukovic's guard.
Craven advances position into side control!#T1#
Craven trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Craven tries to move to mount but Vukovic blocks the move with his legs.
Vukovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Craven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vukovic is not content to let Craven control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vukovic parries the strikes from Craven easily there. Craven is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vukovic to escape.
#SUB#
Craven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Craven misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Vukovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Craven crashes against the mat.
Vukovic prevents Craven from improving position. #SUB#
Craven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vukovic defending against the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craven postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3##SUB#
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Craven are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Craven trying to control the action but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
Craven is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vukovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Craven working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Craven throws an elbow but Vukovic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Craven is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Craven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Craven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukovic, who protects the arm well.
Craven 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.#SUB#
Craven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vukovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Craven.
Vukovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Craven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vukovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Craven checks a leg kick nicely.
Craven avoids the body shot from Vukovic.
Vukovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vukovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vukovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Vukovic throws a body punch but Craven moves out of range.
Vukovic connects with a body shot that sends Craven's belly button to the back.
Craven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vukovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Craven's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Craven misses.
Milan Vukovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven goes for a double leg but Vukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vukovic continues to drive forward.
Vukovic cracks Craven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vukovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Craven gets tackled into the cage by Vukovic. Vukovic maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Craven.
Craven lands a good knee to the midsection. Vukovic won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Craven.
Vukovic blocks a body shot from Craven.
Craven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards.
Vukovic lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Craven is rocked!
Craven is trying to drag Vukovic to the mat but Vukovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Craven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Vukovic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vukovic.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Vukovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Vukovic has a couple of punches blocked by Craven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vukovic.
Vukovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vukovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vukovic fails to land.
Vukovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vukovic misses with some punches.
Craven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vukovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukovic misses with the head strike.
Vukovic working aggressively here.
Vukovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Craven.
Milan Vukovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Craven is trying to drag Vukovic to the mat but Vukovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Craven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craven blocks an elbow strike.
Craven seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Craven pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Craven 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.
Craven might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven wants to sweep here but Vukovic controlling him for the moment.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Craven stays in close to Vukovic's body and controls the position.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Vukovic is retaining full guard. #T3#
Craven wants to control from the top but Vukovic keeps moving.
Craven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven.
Craven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vukovic is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Craven is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Craven.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vukovic is positioning himself well to prevent Craven advancing to mount. #SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura but Vukovic is defending well.
#SUB#
Craven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vukovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Vukovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Craven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vukovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vukovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Craven goes for a double leg but Vukovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vukovic continues to drive forward.
Craven misses with a straight right.
Vukovic drops Craven with a big left hand! Craven is injured, injured bad! Vukovic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Vukovic!
Milan Vukovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #12
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Vukovic drops Taylor with a left right combo! Vukovic follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cole Taylor has been cut.
Taylor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Vukovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taylor to his feet.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vukovic drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Taylor's head, knocking him out cold! Vukovic is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milan Vukovic!
Milan Vukovic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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