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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Sli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sli is looking to clinch but Fonseca is avoiding it.
Sli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Sli forces Fonseca back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Sli jumps guard.
Sli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonseca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fonseca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Fonseca in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fonseca !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Javier Fonseca !
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Event:
AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Savilo looks for the body kick but Sli saw that one coming.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savilo.
Savilo tries for a takedown but Sli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Savilo misses its target.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Savilo has Sli up against the cage in a clinch.
Savilo is struggling to control the position.
Savilo stops a takedown attempt from Sli.
#T1#
Savilo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sli up against the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sli tries to sprawl out of it but Savilo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savilo with a body shot.
Sli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Savilo has managed to clinch.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2##BC#
Savilo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Sli.
Savilo stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Sli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.
Sli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the cage. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Savilo.
Sli shoots in for a double leg but Savilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sli sprawls well. He's pushed Savilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savilo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sli tries to avoid it but Savilo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sli to the ground. Sli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savilo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sli, which made it look bad.
Sli shoots and misses
and Savilo counters with a three punch combo that has Sli backing up. Sli nods at Savilo to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sli.
Savilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sli shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Savilo. #CL2#
Sli clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Savilo manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sli misses with a few strikes there.
Sli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demichell Savilo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Savilo clinches up with Sli and pushes him back against the cage.
Sli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Savilo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Sli tries to keep at a distance but Savilo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savilo is defended easily by Sli.#T1#
Sli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savilo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savilo wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Savilo instigates a clinch.
Sli is pressed up against the cage. Savilo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sli down to the mat. Sli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Savilo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Savilo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savilo pulls Sli in close to his closed guard and prevents Sli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savilo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Savilo, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savilo seems keen to control Sli's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Sli with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savilo.
Savilo wants to clinch but Sli slips to the side
and Sli counters with a nice body shot.
Savilo lands a nice hook to Sli's body. Sli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sli wants to counter the offense by Savilo and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Savilo gets a clinch.
Sli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savilo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Savilo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Savilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Savilo fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Savilo prevents Sli from breaking the clinch.
Sli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savilo looking for a takedown.
Sli trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Savilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savilo throws a wild body kick that Sli sees coming a mile off.
Savilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sli circles away.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo shoots in and drives through. Sli sprawls well.
Sli shoots in for a takedown but Savilo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Savilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demichell Savilo dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Sli goes for a takedown attempt but Savilo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Savilo dives in and grabs Sli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sli pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sli closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Savilo prevents a body shot from Sli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savilo slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savilo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sli lands with a cross.
Sli goes for a double leg but Savilo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savilo continues to drive forward.#T2#
Savilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Sli gets a clinch.
Savilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demichell Savilo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sli misses with a takedown attempt - Savilo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sli misses with a low kick as Savilo jumps back.
Sli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli flicks out a counter leg kick but Savilo steps away.
Savilo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savilo is looking to clinch but Sli is avoiding it.
Savilo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Savilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sli circles away.
Savilo fails with the takedown
and Sli counters with a right hand to the body.
Savilo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sli takes a step back to recover.
Sli misses with a head kick.
Savilo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sli moves out of range of the body kick from Savilo.
Savilo moves in looking to clinch but Sli pushes him off.
Sli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cati Sli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demichell Savilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sli misses with a combination
#CL#
and Savilo moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cati Sli.
Well Savilo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demichell Savilo!
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Event:
AnC 2: Bones vs. Moss
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloway.
Sli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halloway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halloway tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Halloway tries to clinch but Sli moves out of range.
Halloway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Halloway - just one landing.
Halloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halloway wants to clinch up but Sli keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Halloway.
Sli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halloway.#T1#
Halloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halloway sprawls and moves away.
Halloway lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Sli can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Halloway and Sli drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Halloway.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
Min Halloway very nearly forgot to thank Annihilation Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.
Sli throws a series of punches but Savilo avoids them all with ease.
Sli leaves Savilo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savilo keeps the fight on the outside.
Savilo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice sprawl there from Savilo as Sli shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savilo.
Sli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Sli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cati Sli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Savilo rushes Sli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sli stops a takedown attempt from Savilo.
#T1#
Savilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sli. No joy for Savilo on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sli or perhaps it was just good defense by Savilo, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Sli.#BC2#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Sli shoots in for a double leg but Savilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Savilo.
Savilo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sli avoids it really well and circles away.
Sli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Savilo is looking to clinch.
Sli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savilo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Savilo gets a double leg takedown into Sli's guard.
Sli controls Savilo momentarily but Savilo frees himself.
Sli being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savilo stopping the sweep attempt from Sli.
Savilo postures up.
#T3#
Sli keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savilo. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sli dives in and grabs Savilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes down on Sli's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sli.#CL2#
Savilo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sli successfully pulls guard.
Savilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sli tries to strike from the bottom.
Sli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Savilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savilo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sli.
Sli is breathing heavily.
Savilo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Sli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savilo smiles and moves away.
Cati Sli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.#CL2#
Savilo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sli pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Savilo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savilo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savilo stays in close to Sli's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo is continuing to stall.#T1#
Let's hope that Savilo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sli keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
Savilo with a nice head shot there.
Sli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savilo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
Sli tries to clinch there but Savilo circles away.
Sli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savilo but Savilo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cati Sli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Sli as Savilo shoots in.
Sli shoots in and drives through. Savilo sprawls well.
Sli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Savilo has Sli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC#
Sli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savilo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sli controlling the action here for a moment.
Sli fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savilo tries to avoid it but Sli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savilo to the ground. Savilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savilo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Savilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sli circles away.
Sli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sli wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sli clinches up with Savilo and pushes him back against the cage.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sli holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Sli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sli rushes Savilo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sli jumps into guard, dragging Savilo to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sli working a defensive guard here.
Sli looking for a sweep. Not yet Sli, not yet.
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 Cati Sli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sli dives in and grabs Savilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes down on Sli's head and hops out.
Savilo shoots and misses
and Sli counters with a three punch combo that has Savilo backing up. Savilo nods at Sli to acknowledge the strikes.
Savilo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sli attempts a counter takedown but Savilo avoids it well and moves away.
Sli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo looks for a takedown but Sli sprawls well.
Cati Sli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Sli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savilo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savilo is defended easily by Sli.
Savilo shoots in and drives through. Sli sprawls well.#T1#
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Savilo tries to keep at a distance but Sli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savilo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sli successfully pulls guard.
Sli has his hands on Savilo's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Savilo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sli has his foot on Savilo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savilo works his way back into a safe position though.
Demichell Savilo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savilo passes Sli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sli pushes Savilo off looking to stand but Savilo dives back in and keeps control.
Savilo thows a huge punch but Sli dodges it nicely.
Savilo throwing shots but Sli is blocking nicely.
Savilo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Savilo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sli is looking to escape.
Savilo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sli wants to hold on but Savilo pushes him away.
Savilo looking to ground and pound but Sli is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Savilo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Savilo tries to control but Sli wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sli manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU2#
Savilo stands up out of the half guard.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the cage. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cati Sli.
I think Sli 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cati Sli!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sli shoots in but Luvic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sli goes for a double leg but Luvic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luvic continues to drive forward.#TD#
Luvic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luvic controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic tries to stand and escape but Sli is controlling the position.
Luvic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sli's head. #T1#
Luvic content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sli tries to roll over but Luvic keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvic throws a solid leg kick but Sli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luvic.
Sli moves in looking to clinch but Luvic pushes him off.#TD#
Luvic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvic prevents Sli from improving his position.
Luvic content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Sli wants to get back to full guard.
Sli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luvic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luvic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sli keeps working.
Luvic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Sli tries to roll over but Luvic keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sli is looking to clinch but Luvic is avoiding it.
No luck for Luvic with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luvic.
Luvic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sli.
Luvic tried to counter with a leg kick but Sli avoided it.
Santo Luvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cati Sli.
Luvic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Sli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luvic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sli.
Sli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Luvic leaves Sli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luvic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sli is fending him off so far but Luvic persists. Nope, Sli circles away and we're back to standing.
Sli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luvic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sli throws a front kick aimed at Luvic's knee but Luvic avoids it well.
Sli shoots for a double leg takedown but Luvic sprawls well. He's pushed Sli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sli looks winded!
Luvic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sli throws a body kick that misses.
Luvic is looking to counter the offense by Sli and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sli.
Sli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luvic avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Luvic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luvic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sli somewhat.
Luvic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Luvic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luvic lands in his opponent's guard.
Luvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luvic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sli has wrist control.#T1#
Luvic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luvic trying to control but Sli is working from the bottom.
Luvic is working Sli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Luvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sli working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Luvic forces Sli back against the cage and clinches.
Sli jumps guard but Luvic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sli blocks a body shot from Luvic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luvic.
Luvic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sli walks away with a smile on his face. Luvic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sli scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Luvic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sli has one foot on Luvic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sli lands a head kick. Luvic smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Luvic gets a clinch.
Sli working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Sli manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Luvic darts in and clinches Sli up against the cage.
Luvic is trying to pull guard but Sli has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Luvic jumps guard and drags Sli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luvic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luvic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sli has managed to get both his arms back between Luvic's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Sli is fighting to break Luvic's control of his arms but Luvic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Luvic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Luvic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luvic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luvic stopping the sweep attempt from Sli.
Luvic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luvic wants to pass the guard but Sli is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luvic is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luvic uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Luvic gets to mount! Sli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Luvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sli can do to turn this around?
Luvic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sli is holding on tight.
Sli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luvic.
Santo Luvic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sli is trying to control but can't.
Luvic uses his free foot to push down on Sli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sli.
Sli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luvic looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Luvic tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sli is trying to escape the mount.
Sli wants to control but Luvic is having none of it.
Luvic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Sli wants to hold on but Luvic pushes him away.
Luvic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sli is looking to escape.
Luvic controlling the position easily from mount.
Luvic raining down shots from the mount!
Luvic is looking to stand but Sli has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luvic controlling the pace for now.
Sli tries to hold on but Luvic postures up.
Luvic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luvic looking to control but Sli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cati Sli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Luvic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luvic controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Luvic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luvic 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 George Francis scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Santo Luvic wins by unanimous decision!
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