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Event:
UGD 53:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Frazier darts in and clinches Siffredi up against the cage.
Frazier lands with a left to the head.
Frazier misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frazier goes for a takedown attempt but Siffredi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Siffredi misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Siffredi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier looks to clinch
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Siffredi. Those never looked like landing.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siffredi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Frazier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frazier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Frazier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Siffredi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siffredi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frazier throws an elbow but Siffredi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Frazier lands a few punches from side control.
Siffredi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Frazier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier working the ground and pound but Siffredi is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Frazier are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Frazier advances to full mount.
Frazier controlling his opponent.
Frazier is landing with some decent strikes but Siffredi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frazier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Frazier with shots to the head and body - Siffredi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Siffredi is desperately trying to improve his position but Frazier has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frazier dominating with strikes here.
Frazier throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3##SUB2#
Frazier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Siffredi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Siffredi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Siffredi tries to get out of the position.
Frazier lands an elbow.
Frazier is chipping away with strikes.
Frazier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Siffredi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Frazier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Siffredi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Frazier.
Frazier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Siffredi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frazier on the ground.
Frazier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Siffredi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frazier connects with a decent elbow.
Siffredi is not content to let Frazier control the position. #T4#
Frazier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Siffredi is rocked!
Frazier 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.
Frazier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frazier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Siffredi is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Frazier controls the position from side control.
Frazier throws a strike aimed at the side of Siffredi's head but Siffredi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Frazier tries to clinch but Siffredi moves out of range.
Siffredi misses with a looping left.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Siffredi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frazier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frazier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frazier throws a big elbow that misses.
Frazier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Siffredi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frazier is pushing down on Siffredi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siffredi is fighting to maintain full guard but Frazier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frazier not doing much here.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Frazier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frazier working Siffredi over with strikes.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier tries to pass to full mount but Siffredi defends it.
Frazier wants to control but Siffredi is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Frazier wants to work for an arm triangle but Siffredi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frazier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frazier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siffredi defending well though.
Siffredi taking some punishment here, with Frazier in his half guard.
Siffredi wants to get back to full guard.
Frazier working Siffredi over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frazier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier is trying to control. Siffredi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Frazier winds up and cracks Siffredi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frazier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Siffredi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Siffredi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Frazier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siffredi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frazier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Siffredi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frazier lands a nice short elbow.
Frazier lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Siffredi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Frazier jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Frazier!
In defeat, Rocco Antonio Siffredi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah...yeahhh oooh fuck yeah!!'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Potter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siffredi finds it's way round the side to connect with Potter's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Potter has been cut.
Potter lands with an uppercut that bounces Siffredi off the cage and back into range.
Siffredi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siffredi slips a jab from Potter.
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siffredi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Siffredi takes one to the chin there.
Siffredi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siffredi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Siffredi keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the body.
Siffredi checks the leg kick.
Siffredi throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Siffredi lands with a shot to the body.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Potter swings for the body but Siffredi moves out of range.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Siffredi connects with a body shot that sends Potter's belly button to the back.
Siffredi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Potter has time to react.
Siffredi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potter on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Potter is rocked!#CUT2#
Peter Potter's cut is getting worse.
Potter throws out a leg kick but Siffredi moves out of range and Potter only half commits.
Oh Potter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potter circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Siffredi. Potter falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Siffredi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
An out of breath Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Robbins jabs Siffredi right on the nose. Siffredi blinks but takes it well.
Siffredi misses with a looping left.
Robbins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Siffredi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the body from Robbins misses
and Siffredi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robbins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robbins scores with the left hand. Siffredi knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Siffredi lands a body shot.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Siffredi sends Robbins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Siffredi is motioning to the referee to let Robbins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Robbins is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siffredi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siffredi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robbins throws a combination that misses
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robbins looks winded!
Robbins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siffredi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Siffredi lands with a good body shot.
Siffredi lands with a nice body punch.
Siffredi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Robbins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Siffredi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
After winning the bout, Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Siffredi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Siffredi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cesar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Siffredi is out of range.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siffredi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siffredi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siffredi. Cesar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siffredi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cesar Chavez lands the left hand.
Siffredi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cesar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siffredi lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Cesar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Siffredi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Cesar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Siffredi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siffredi misses with a shot to the body
and Cesar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Cesar Chavez lands a left and a right that send Siffredi crashing to the mat, dazed. Cesar Chavez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Siffredi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Siffredi counter with a right hand.
Siffredi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?
Cesar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cesar Chavez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Cesar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cesar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Siffredi pushes him off.
Siffredi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Cesar Chavez drops Siffredi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Siffredi looks back up at him and smiles so Cesar Chavez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Siffredi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cesar Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Cesar Chavez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Siffredi to the canvas! Siffredi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cesar Chavez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez retains his welterweight title!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Rocco Antonio Siffredi had this to say: 'Yeah...yeahhh oooh fuck yeah!!'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Siffredi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi misses with a hook
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Siffredi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Siffredi managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Siffredi controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siffredi is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Siffredi avoids the damage to the body.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee to the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Siffredi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siffredi's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Siffredi lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
#CL2#
Siffredi tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
A short right from Fitzgerald.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald looking to throw knees to the head but Siffredi is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siffredi's efforts to push away.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Siffredi.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald is working Siffredi over against the cage.
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
#BC#
Siffredi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Siffredi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Siffredi scores with a hook.
Siffredi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.#CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Siffredi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Siffredi slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a big shot that misses.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Siffredi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Siffredi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Siffredi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siffredi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siffredi counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siffredi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Siffredi loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald clobbers Siffredi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Siffredi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siffredi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Siffredi misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping right.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Siffredi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Siffredi throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi misses with a left hand
and Siffredi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Siffredi is looking to counter punch.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Siffredi drops his hands momentarily and Fitzgerald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siffredi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siffredi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald jabs Siffredi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald 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.
#R3#
Siffredi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzgerald tries a low kick but Siffredi avoids it.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzgerald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siffredi blocks it with crossed arms.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Siffredi.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siffredi avoids it.#BC#
Siffredi breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siffredi throws out the jab. #T1#
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Siffredi with a jab.
Siffredi connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siffredi takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Siffredi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Siffredi back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Siffredi up against the cage.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald. #T2#
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Siffredi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Siffredi improves position.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siffredi manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Siffredi swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siffredi thinking.
Siffredi swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that misses.
Siffredi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.#T4#
Siffredi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Siffredi.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Siffredi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald is pushing Siffredi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald prevents Siffredi from breaking the clinch.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald works on Siffredi's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siffredi avoids the elbow strike from Fitzgerald, against the cage.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi blocks an uppercut.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzgerald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siffredi's brow.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Siffredi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siffredi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Siffredi breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siffredi throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with an open hand slap.
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siffredi walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siffredi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Siffredi misses the target.
Siffredi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzgerald lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.#T4#
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with a good jab.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Siffredi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
Siffredi throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Siffredi down.
Fitzgerald lands a nice hook to Siffredi's body. Siffredi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Siffredi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Fitzgerald drives through and clinches with Siffredi against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald pushes Siffredi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Siffredi.
Siffredi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siffredi.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgerald gets through Siffredi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andy Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
#T4#
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzgerald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Fitzgerald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah...yeahhh oooh fuck yeah!!'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valo, right into the meat.
Tapio Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo wants to slow Siffredi down by chopping away at his legs.
Valo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Siffredi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Valo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Valo misses
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valo lands a body shot.
Siffredi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siffredi.
Valo throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Valo forces Siffredi back against the cage and clinches.
Valo effectively controlling the action here.
Siffredi being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Siffredi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Valo misses
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valo - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Valo throws out a leg kick but Siffredi moves out of range and Valo only half commits.
A jab from Siffredi misses.
Valo tries to counter with a clinch but Siffredi shakes him off and moves away.
Valo throws a body punch but Siffredi moves out of range.
Valo misses with a body shot.
Valo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valo looks to throw the jab but Siffredi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Valo throws an off balance right hand
and Valo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valo counters with a low kick, right behind Siffredi 's knee.
Valo throws a leg kick
and Siffredi counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valo tries to clinch but Siffredi moves away
and Siffredi counters with a left to the body.
Valo motions for Siffredi to come forward. Valo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valo looks to score with a jab to the body but Siffredi is just out of range.
Valo misses with a right hand
and Siffredi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
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!
Valo pushes Siffredi away with a front kick.
Valo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Siffredi connects with the punch.#KD2#
Valo lands a big head kick that sends Siffredi tumbling to the mat! Valo takes a step backwards and waves Siffredi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Antonio Siffredi has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Valo.
Valo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valo throws out a leg kick but Siffredi moves out of range and Valo only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Siffredi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Valo moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valo.
A short right from Siffredi.
A nice left hand lands by Siffredi.
Valo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Valo misses with a punch to the body.
Valo lands a shot to the body.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Valo.
Valo is looking to control Siffredi's arms but Siffredi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage.
Valo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Valo swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Siffredi is leaning against Valo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siffredi as Valo tries to tie him up.
Siffredi working aggressively here.
Valo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valo is looking to control Siffredi's arms but Siffredi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage. #T4#
Valo is looking to control Siffredi's arms but Siffredi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Valo avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valo.
Valo stalling.
A short right from Siffredi on the inside.
Valo blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siffredi.
Valo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Siffredi blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Valo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Valo.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valo misses with some punches.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Valo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Valo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siffredi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Siffredi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Valo.
Valo throws a leg kick
and Valo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valo is still on wobbly legs! Can Siffredi finish him?
Valo leaves his chin hanging out and Siffredi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Valo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
Siffredi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Siffredi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Siffredi's head back.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald stuns Siffredi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fitzgerald has Siffredi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siffredi as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi. #T1#
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Siffredi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Siffredi improves his position.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siffredis head.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Siffredi blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi presses Fitzgerald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage. #T4#
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Siffredi improves position.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siffredi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Siffredi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
Siffredi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siffredi.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Siffredi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Siffredi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Siffredi.#T1#
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Siffredi slips the punch.
Siffredi misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Siffredi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siffredi. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Siffredi.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Siffredi should have avoided that one.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
Siffredi looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range. #T2#
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald catches Siffredi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andy Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Siffredi lands a jab.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Siffredi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot.
Siffredi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
Siffredi moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Siffredi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Siffredi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Siffredi sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Siffredi is motioning to the referee to let Fitzgerald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Siffredi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Siffredi lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Siffredi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Fitzgerald out cold! What a finish! Siffredi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is the new middleweight champion!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 5
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dum as he connects with a hook.
Siffredi throws a jab when Dum was well out of range.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Dum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dum lands a nice shot that snaps Siffredi's head back.
Dum throws a lazy uppercut
and Siffredi counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Siffredi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siffredi.
Siffredi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dum.
Tweedle Dum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dum scores with a shot to the body.
Dum throws a shot from downtown. Siffredi moves away and avoids it.
Siffredi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dum.
A quick step to the side and Siffredi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siffredi connects with a jab.
Siffredi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dum throws a looping overhand right but Siffredi ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dum slips under a jab from Siffredi.
Dum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Siffredi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Siffredi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dum misses.
Dum scores with a decent looking hook.
Dum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Siffredi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Siffredi.#CUT#
It looks like Tweedle Dum has been cut.
Dum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Dum misses with a few strikes there.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siffredi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dum misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dum sizes up Siffredi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siffredi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Siffredi misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Dum moves into the clinch.
Dum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Dum lands a body punch.
Dum swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siffredi tries to work over Dum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dum blocking some punches.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Dum won't allow it.
Dum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Dum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dum lands a nice uppercut.
Siffredi pushes Dum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dum is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Dum fails to land.
Dum is still on wobbly legs! Can Siffredi finish him?
Siffredi lands a big right hand that drops Dum! The killer instinct kicks in and Siffredi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Siffredi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A relieved looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Siffredi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi lands a head shot.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Siffredi slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Siffredi.
Siffredi blocks a jab.
Jab from Fitzgerald.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Siffredi misses the target.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzgerald, as that shot connected.
Siffredi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Siffredi moves out of range.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siffredi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siffredi looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Siffredi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Siffredi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siffredi.
Siffredi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Siffredi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Siffredi misses.
Fitzgerald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Siffredi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siffredi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.#T4#
Siffredi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Fitzgerald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siffredi eats them both and turns towards Fitzgerald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a left hand
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Siffredi.
Siffredi moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Siffredi scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Siffredi slips the punch.
Siffredi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siffredi blocks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siffredi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siffredi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Siffredi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siffredi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzgerald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Siffredi has got the better of the exchanges.
Fitzgerald jabs at Siffredi's body.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy uppercut
and Siffredi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siffredi walks into a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald 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.
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!
Siffredi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A low kick from Fitzgerald is predictable there
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Siffredi digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Siffredi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siffredi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siffredi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Siffredi ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siffredi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Siffredi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Siffredi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses. #T2#
Siffredi scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzgerald! But no joy.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Siffredi misses the target.
Siffredi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Siffredi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Siffredi works the jab nicely.
Siffredi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Siffredi lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Siffredi saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siffredi circles away quickly and effectively.
Siffredi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Siffredi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siffredi throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Siffredi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a left hand
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Siffredi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Siffredi is having none of it.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi throws the left hand but Fitzgerald avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Fitzgerald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.
Siffredi moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Siffredi avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Siffredi is out of range.
Siffredi throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Siffredi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald catches Siffredi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siffredi blocks a jab.
Siffredi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
#T1#
Siffredi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzgerald! But no joy.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siffredi is looking to counter punch.
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Siffredi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Siffredi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Siffredi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Siffredi as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi. #T3#
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siffredi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Siffredi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Siffredi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Siffredi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzgerald can turn it around.
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siffredi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Rocco Antonio Siffredi, 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:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Ngata catches Siffredi right on the button with a cross.
Ngata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Ngata keeps control of Siffredi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata is working Siffredi over against the cage.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Ngata lands a body punch.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngatas head.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi presses Ngata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position. #BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Siffredi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ngata off the cage and back into range.
Ngata tries to clinch there but Siffredi circles away.
#T2##CL#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Ngata.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Siffredi. #T3#
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi. #BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ngata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Siffredi gets tackled into the cage by Ngata. Ngata maintains the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi tries to circle away but Ngata has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata. #T4#
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ngata.
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!
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi digs a right hand underneath Ngata's ribcage. Ngata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ngata or not.
Ngata is breathing heavily.
Ngata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siffredi's efforts to push away.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ngata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Siffredi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siffredi misses with a straight right.
Siffredi throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Siffredi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siffredi throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Ngata looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.#T1#
Siffredi drops his hands momentarily and Ngata takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi tries to work over Ngata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocks an uppercut.
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Ngata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Siffredi controls the action.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ngata lands with a light punch inside.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Siffredi cracks Ngata with a nice body shot.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata. #BC2#
Siffredi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ngata clinches up with Siffredi and pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ngata's elbow.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata pushes Siffredi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ngata cracks Siffredi with a nice body shot.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Ngata back against the cage.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Siffredi lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ngata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Ngata lands a hook that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Tangaroa Ngata will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Siffredi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ngata is just out of range.
Ngata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Siffredi swings for the body but Ngata moves out of range.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
Ngata scores with a nice head shot.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siffredi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngata swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ngata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ngata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siffredi digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ngata closes the distance and pushes Siffredi back into the cage.#T1#
Ngata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ngata is leaning against Siffredi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ngata blocking some punches.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling him.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Ngata has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata takes a shot to the head.
Ngata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Siffredi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata gets through Siffredi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi misses with some punches.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Siffredi.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Siffredi tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land. #T3#
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata digs a right hand underneath Siffredi's ribcage. Siffredi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngata.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Ngata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
Siffredi working aggressively here.
Siffredi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siffredi wants to break free but Ngata has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Ngata is controlling the position.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Ngata tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Ngata misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngata.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngata.
Ngata tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Siffredi.
#BC2#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngata wants to clinch.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ngata with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Antonio Siffredi.
I think Siffredi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Pao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Siffredi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Siffredi cracks Pao with an open hand slap.
Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
Pao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Siffredi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pao somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Siffredi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Siffredi lands a big uppercut and Pao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pao looks OK. Siffredi waves Pao back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pao is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Pao has been cut.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pao manages to avoid it.
Siffredi fakes the body blow, causing Pao to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pao goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhew misses the target.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Siffredi lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siffredi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhew throws a right hand that Siffredi ducks under and follows up with a left that Siffredi also avoids with ease.
Mayhew throws a leg kick
and Siffredi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siffredi lands a nice hook to Mayhew's body. Mayhew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhew is breathing heavily.
Siffredi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mayhew momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Mayhew has been cut.
Mayhew is holding his hands too far apart here. Siffredi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mayhew is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A relieved looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and Siffredi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
Newton tries for a takedown but Siffredi circles away easily
and Siffredi counters with a nice body shot.
Siffredi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Siffredi counter with a right hand.
Newton 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siffredi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carlos Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Siffredi works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siffredi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siffredi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Siffredi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newton tries to move into range but Siffredi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Siffredi counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Siffredi finish him?!#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!
Siffredi closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Newton out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A victorious Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siffredi lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Walter Herman has been cut.
Herman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Siffredi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herman's head.
Walter Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herman darts in trying to clinch
and Siffredi counters with a left to the body.
Siffredi throws a shot to the body.
Siffredi lands with a shot to the body.
Herman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Herman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Siffredi lands a nice hook to Herman's body. Herman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##KD2#
Siffredi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Herman sprawling to the canvas! Herman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Siffredi finish him?!
#ROC2#
Herman is rocked!
Siffredi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Herman rather than just go for the knockout.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siffredi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Herman takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Siffredi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Herman bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Show me
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Huj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siffredi pinned against the cage. Siffredi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siffredi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huj fails with the takedown
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siffredi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Prze Huj has been cut.
Huj fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prze Huj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huj goes for a double leg but Siffredi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siffredi continues to drive forward.
Siffredi cracks Huj with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siffredi finds it's way round the side to connect with Huj's head.
Siffredi cracks Huj with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Huj is rocked!
Huj misses with a takedown attempt
and Siffredi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A very excited looking Rocco Antonio Siffredi 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:
Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi moves out of range as Radovan strikes.
The fighters circling - Radovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siffredi.
Radovan throws a hook but Siffredi avoids it easily.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Siffredi is just out of range.
Siffredi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radovan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Radovan scores with a jab.
Siffredi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Radovan throws an off balance right hand
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Radovan throws a big shot that misses.
Siffredi punishes Radovan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radovan takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Siffredi missing with a left hand there. Radovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Radovan moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Radovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siffredi moves out of range as Radovan strikes.
Radovan swings for the body but Siffredi moves out of range.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Radovan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Radovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siffredi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Radovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siffredi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Radovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
It looked like Radovan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Siffredi.
Radovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radovan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Siffredi 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.
Hammer Radovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovan misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siffredi throws an overhand right that lands on Radovan's shoulder, as Radovan tries to avoid the shot.
Radovan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Radovan is rocked!
Siffredi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Radovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siffredi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radovan looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.
Radovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Radovan seems to have got his legs back now.
Siffredi with a hook.
Radovan misses with a wild body shot.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Siffredi is just out of range.
Siffredi connects with a right hand. Radovan shakes it off.
Siffredi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Radovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siffredi cracks Radovan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice shot that snaps Radovan's head back.
Siffredi throws a lazy right hand but Radovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siffredi lands a nice hook to Radovan's body. Radovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siffredi drops Radovan with a naaaaasty hook - Radovan is in real trouble here! Siffredi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
A victorious Rocco Antonio Siffredi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS 2
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi lands a right hook to the body.
Siffredi throws a series of punches but Basha moves out of range. #TD2#
Basha drives through with a takedown into Siffredi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Siffredi wants to stand up but Basha is controlling him. #SUB2#
Basha drops back looking for a leg! Siffredi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siffredi manages to kick Basha off! Basha jumps back into Siffredi's guard.
Siffredi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basha on the ground.
Basha stops Siffredi from standing up. #SUB2#
Basha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Basha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Basha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siffredi wants to get back to his feet but Basha is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Basha drops back looking for a leg! Siffredi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siffredi manages to kick Basha off! Basha jumps back into Siffredi's guard.
Siffredi wants to stand up but Basha is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Basha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Siffredi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Basha prevents Siffredi from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Basha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Siffredi wants to stand but Basha is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Basha wants to pass the guard but Siffredi is keeping the position.
Basha won't allow Siffredi to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Basha fails with the takedown
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Basha tries to clinch but Siffredi moves away
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Popoy Basha has been cut.
Basha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Siffredi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basha looks winded!
Basha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Basha.
Basha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siffredi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Siffredi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi gets through Basha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Basha controls the action.
#T3#
Basha fails to pull guard.
Siffredi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Siffredi on the inside.
Nice body punch from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a left hand.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
Nice body punch from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Siffredi is leaning against Basha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Basha backwards.
A short uppercut from Siffredi. #ROC#
Basha is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siffredi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Basha is still on wobbly legs! Can Siffredi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siffredi dips a shoulder and cracks Basha with a mighty uppercut! Basha falls back against the cage and Siffredi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Basha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Siffredi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fibonacci cracks Siffredi with an open hand slap.
Siffredi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fibonacci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fibonacci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fibonacci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Fibonacci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Siffredi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fibonacci to counter with a crisp jab.
Fibonacci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fibonacci tests Siffredi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siffredi misses with a left hand
and Siffredi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi clobbers Fibonacci with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Siffredi, as that shot connected.
Siffredi misses with a body punch
and Fibonacci counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siffredi misses with an uppercut
and Fibonacci counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Siffredi. Those never looked like landing.
Siffredi misses with a right hand
and Siffredi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fibonacci connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fibonacci.
Siffredi connects with a single shot there.
Fibonacci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Fibonacci misses the target. #CL2#
Siffredi moves into range and clinches up with Fibonacci.
Fibonacci lands with a light punch inside.
Siffredi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fibonacci. #BC#
Fibonacci manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Siffredi rushes Fibonacci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fibonacci breaks the clinch.
Fibonacci scores with the left hand. Siffredi knows he should have avoided that one.
Fibonacci is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Siffredi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fibonacci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siffredi slips a straight right by Fibonacci.
Siffredi wants to counter with a clinch but Fibonacci pushes him away.
Fibonacci throws a hook to the side of Siffredi's head but Siffredi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siffredi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fibonacci.
#T3#
Siffredi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siffredi connects with a body shot that sends Fibonacci's belly button to the back.
Siffredi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Siffredi lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fibonacci on the side of the head. #T4#
A shot to the body from Siffredi misses
and Fibonacci counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siffredi thinking.
Siffredi tries to bum rush Fibonacci with a series of wild strikes but Fibonacci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fibonacci moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Siffredi throws a jab when Fibonacci was well out of range.
A combination from Fibonacci does no damage.
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Siffredi looks to move away, Fibonacci throws a big counter combo but Siffredi just gets out of the way.
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!
Fibonacci fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siffredi on the side of the head.
Siffredi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Siffredi clinches up with Fibonacci and pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fibonacci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Otto Fibonacci will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Siffredi misses with a double jab
letting Fibonacci counter with a right hand.
Fibonacci throws a sloppy body shot
and Siffredi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fibonacci.
Fibonacci lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siffredi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fibonacci keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siffredi digs a good body shot into Fibonacci's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siffredi on the side of the head.
Fibonacci lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Siffredi cracks a nice hook into Fibonacci's ribs.
Fibonacci misses with a shot to the body
letting Siffredi counter with a right hand.
Fibonacci tries to bum rush Siffredi with a series of wild strikes but Siffredi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fibonacci misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Siffredi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fibonacci misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fibonacci swings widly with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fibonacci slips under a jab from Siffredi.
Siffredi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fibonacci.#T2#
Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fibonacci.
Siffredi throws the left hand but Fibonacci avoids the punch easily.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fibonacci lands with an uppercut that bounces Siffredi off the cage and back into range.
Fibonacci throws a hook to the side of Siffredi's head but Siffredi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi takes a swing at Fibonacci's ribcage but misses.
Fibonacci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fibonacci throws a right hand that misses
and Siffredi counters with a series of strikes. Fibonacci will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fibonacci.
Siffredi wants to counter the offense by Fibonacci and move into the clinch position.
Nice jab there from Siffredi. #T3#
Siffredi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fibonacci counters with a straight right hand.
Siffredi misses with a double jab
and Fibonacci counters with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fibonacci throws a hook to the side of Siffredi's head but Siffredi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siffredi avoids the body shot from Fibonacci.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siffredi! But no joy.
Siffredi scores with a hook to the body. Fibonacci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fibonacci is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Siffredi connects with a looping right hand.
Fibonacci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fibonacci throws a series of strikes that have Siffredi backpedaling.
#T4#
Siffredi throws a poor cross that misses
and Fibonacci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siffredi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fibonacci counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi throws a series of punches but Fibonacci moves out of range.
Siffredi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otto Fibonacci is winning the standup battle so far.
Fibonacci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Siffredi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fibonacci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fibonacci throws a big shot that misses.
Fibonacci with a hook.
Siffredi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Otto Fibonacci will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fibonacci manages to avoid it.
Fibonacci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siffredi.
A countering left hand to the body from Siffredi misses.
Fibonacci looks to land a right hand but Siffredi moved out of range.
Siffredi misses the body punch
and Fibonacci counters with a series of strikes. Siffredi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fibonacci moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Fibonacci throwing a counter right hand but Siffredi manages to avoid it.
Fibonacci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siffredi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fibonacci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Siffredi does no damage. #T1#
Siffredi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Fibonacci tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siffredi tries to clinch up.
Siffredi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fibonacci misses with a hook
and Siffredi counters with a nice body shot.
Siffredi slips a jab from Fibonacci.
Siffredi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fibonacci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fibonacci misses with a hook
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fibonacci tests Siffredi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Siffredi looks to clinch
and Fibonacci counters with a left to the body.
Fibonacci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siffredi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fibonacci moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Siffredi throws a nice looking combination but Fibonacci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Fibonacci.
Siffredi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##CL2#
Siffredi rushes Fibonacci and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fibonacci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siffredi scores with a body shot.
Siffredi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siffredi tries to clinch
and Fibonacci counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siffredi wants to clinch
letting Fibonacci counter with a right hand.
Siffredi misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Fibonacci on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
Fibonacci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siffredi.
#T4#
Fibonacci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fibonacci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Fibonacci misses.
Fibonacci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siffredi manages to avoid it.
Siffredi tries to counter with a clinch but Fibonacci shakes him off and moves away.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fibonacci manages to avoid it.
Siffredi misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocco Antonio Siffredi.
I think Fibonacci 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Fibonacci!
In his post fight interview, Otto Fibonacci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Rocco Antonio Siffredi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah...yeahhh oooh fuck yeah!!'.
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