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Event:
Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Annunziata slips the punch.
Annunziata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Annunziata defends well and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov ends up having to push Annunziata into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a hook.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Annunziata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Annunziata lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to clinch but Annunziata slips to the side
and Annunziata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.#ES2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has one foot on Annunziata's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Annunziata looks for the body kick but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming.
We've been told by Annunziata's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Annunziata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinking.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov walks into a left hand.
Annunziata shoots for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Annunziata closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov did well to prevent Annunziata getting side control.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Annunziata. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up.
#SUB#
Annunziata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov defends it easily.
Annunziata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Annunziata uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Annunziata!#REVR#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to stand but Annunziata is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Annunziata trying to control the position from guard on top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Annunziata stays in close to MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's body and controls the position. #T3#
Annunziata wants to control from the top but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov keeps moving.
Annunziata tries to free his leg and advance position but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Annunziata is one step ahead there.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Annunziata ducks down to avoid it.
Annunziata lands a glancing blow to the side of MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's head.
Annunziata blocks a jab.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Annunziata counters with a two punch combo.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Annunziata tries to clinch but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is having none of it.
Annunziata has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Annunziata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Annunziata breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Annunziata clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Annunziata wants the takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is fighting it off but Annunziata persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard against the cage.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Annunziata dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Annunziata avoids the body shot from MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Annunziata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Annunziata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Annunziata fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov to the ground. Annunziata is now in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Annunziata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov, not yet. #SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Annunziata tries to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Annunziata wants to stand but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Annunziata manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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.
Annunziata working a defensive guard here.
Annunziata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Annunziata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Annunziata trying to control the position here.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Annunziata trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Annunziata wants to sweep but no luck.
Annunziata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Annunziata shoots in looking for a takedown. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Annunziata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Annunziata counters with a series of strikes. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Annunziata shoots in for a takedown but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov takes a swing at Annunziata's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Annunziata fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Annunziata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Annunziata looking to score a takedown here. MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is defending well but Annunziata drives through and ends up in MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov's guard.
Annunziata wants to stand and escape but instead MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Annunziata's brow.
Annunziata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov trying to control but Annunziata is working from the bottom.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Annunziata is looking to stand back up but MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Annunziata.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Annunziata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Annunziata tries to get out of the position.
MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Annunziata can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Annunziata has left one of his arms exposed and MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Annunziata screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Vladimir MagomedsharipovNurmagomedov 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:
Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Gashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gashi.
Annunziata lands a jab to Gashi's midsection.
Annunziata lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Enver Gashi has been cut.
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Gashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Annunziata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gashi somewhat.
It seemed like Annunziata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunziata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Annunziata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gashi's head backwards.
Good shot there by Annunziata.#T1#
Gashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Annunziata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Gashi is rocked!#CUT2#
Enver Gashi's cut is getting worse.
Annunziata works the jab nicely.
Oh Gashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gashi 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.
Gashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Annunziata counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gashi! Annunziata lets Gashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Annunziata lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gashi ducks right into an uppercut from Annunziata.
Annunziata cracks Gashi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gashi falls backwards against the ropes. Annunziata follows up with more strikes that drop Gashi to his knees. Annunziata keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gashi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Annunziata!
Ciro Annunziata is the new featherweight champion!
Ciro Annunziata was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Annunziata digs a good hook to Tiv's body.
Tiv tries for a takedown but Annunziata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Annunziata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciro Annunziata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laxa Tiv.
Tiv fails with the takedown
enabling Annunziata to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Annunziata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiv looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiv is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Annunziata.
Annunziata lands a body punch. #BC#
Annunziata breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Annunziata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiv looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tiv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Tiv has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tiv tries for a takedown but Annunziata circles away easily
letting Annunziata counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tiv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Annunziata lands a nice shot that snaps Tiv's head back.
#T1#
Annunziata misses the jab.
Annunziata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Laxa Tiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Tiv is rocked!
Annunziata circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tiv to the canvas! Tiv doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Annunziata keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Annunziata!
Ciro Annunziata decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AnC XX
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Foged instigates a clinch.
Annunziata presses Foged against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foged told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Foged pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Foged moves into the clinch successfully.
Annunziata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foged using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Annunziata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Annunziata.
Annunziata lands a body punch.
Foged tries to break the clinch but Annunziata is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Annunziata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Annunziata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Annunziata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Annunziata is working Foged over against the cage.
Annunziata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foged's efforts to push away.
Annunziata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Annunziata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foged prevents Annunziata from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Annunziata.
Still in the clinch, Annunziata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Annunziata tries to break the clinch but Foged is controlling the position.
Annunziata scores with a hook to the body.
Foged looks winded!
A short left from Annunziata.
Annunziata lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Annunziata.
Annunziata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Annunziata lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Annunziata - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foged tries to circle away but Annunziata has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Annunziata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Annunziata manages to break the clinch.
Annunziata dips to his left and cracks Foged with an uppercut!#ROC#
Foged is rocked!
Annunziata lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Foged - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Annunziata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciro Annunziata!
Ciro Annunziata decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Anthony has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Annunziata.
Anthony has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Annunziata after a bit of a struggle.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Annunziata won't allow it.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Annunziata to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Annunziata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Annunziata works on Anthony's body with a couple of short punches.
Annunziata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Annunziata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Anthony is rocked!
Annunziata creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Anthony's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Anthony drops to his knees and Annunziata pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Annunziata!
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