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Event:
JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Lawrence catches Gianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gianni avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Gianni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gianni thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawrence scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Gianni is out of range.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gianni rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Lawrence catches Gianni right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni misses with a body kick. #T1#
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gianni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Lawrence moves out of range and Gianni only half commits. #TD2#
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Gianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gianni trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots but Gianni is blocking nicely.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Gianni is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Gianni is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Gianni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Gianni taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gianni sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gianni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Gianni gets back to full guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Gianni is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lawrence postures up.
Gianni wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Gianni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lawrence manages to control the position for a moment.
Lawrence bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gianni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gianni advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Gianni is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gianni wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Gianni tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Gianni avoids nicely.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Gianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence lands a jab to Gianni's midsection.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Gianni counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence lands a nice hook to Gianni's body. Gianni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Gianni counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a leg kick
and Gianni counters with a head kick. That will keep Lawrence thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gianni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Gianni avoids it with no problem.
Gianni blocks a leg kick.
Gianni tried to counter with a leg kick but Lawrence avoided it.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Gianni is just out of range.
Gianni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Gianni misses the target. #TD2#
Lawrence scores with a takedown into Gianni's guard.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence passes Gianni's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Gianni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gianni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lawrence lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Lawrence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gianni to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gianni shrugs it off.
Lawrence wants to control the pace but Gianni is squirming around nicely.
Gianni is in a horrible position here. Lawrence smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lawrence working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Lawrence working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gianni tries to hold on but Lawrence postures up.
Gianni can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lawrence goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gianni is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Lawrence has his foot on Gianni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gianni works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gianni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Gianni trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gianni is pushing down on Lawrence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Gianni has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gianni trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gianni is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gianni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lawrence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lawrence lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gianni is keeping the position for now.
Gianni controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawrence defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is pushing down on Gianni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gianni is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Gianni is working from the bottom.
Lawrence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gianni defends it well.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Gianni defends it.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gianni is looking to improve his position.
Gianni is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gianni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence is thwarting Gianni's attempts to control the position.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gianni is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gianni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gianni keeps working.
Gianni wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence prevents Gianni from improving his position.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Gianni defends it.
Lawrence wants to control but Gianni is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lawrence moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gianni is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gianni down.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Gianni is working away.
Gianni is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Gianni is working away.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Gianni denies him. #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gianni, who protects the arm well.
Gianni tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position. #T4#
Lawrence is putting a hurting on Gianni here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gianni tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gianni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawrence is staying tight to Gianni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gianni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
John Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gianni punching from the bottom.
Gianni is in trouble now - Lawrence has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence cracks Gianni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gianni flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Lawrence!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for John Lawrence!
John Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, John Lawrence made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
JAG Friday Night 1
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gianni.
A leg kick checked by Gianni.
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Weudke's head but Weudke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weudke is looking for a counter combo.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gianni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gianni tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
Weudke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weudke throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Gianni's legs.
Weudke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gianni will feel that in the morning.
Weudke works Gianni's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Gianni misses
and Weudke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gianni throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Gianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weudke lands with a nice body kick.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Weudke moves out of range and Gianni only half commits.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gianni moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Gianni misses the jab.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Weudke thows a body kick. Gianni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weudke lands a jab to the nose.
Weudke jabs Gianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gianni tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Gianni misses its intended target.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gianni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weudke scores with a three punch combo!
Weudke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gianni misses the jab.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. Gianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Gianni throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gianni throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gianni.
Gianni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Gianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Gianni throws out a powerful jab.
Gianni misses with a series of wild punches.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke lands a jab.
Gianni scores with a nice strike.
Gianni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke throws a solid leg kick but Gianni takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weudke.
Gianni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Gianni's leg. Gianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weudke swings for the body but Gianni moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
Gianni moves in looking to clinch but Weudke pushes him off.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Gianni.
A leg kick checked by Weudke.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gianni checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gianni is looking to chop away at Weudke's legs.
Gianni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gianni misses with a hook.
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
Gianni motions for Weudke to come forward. Gianni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weudke will feel that in the morning.
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gianni checks the leg kick.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gianni.
Weudke throws a lazy uppercut
and Gianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gianni wants to clinch up but Weudke keeps it at a distance.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Weudke takes a swing at Gianni's ribcage but misses.
Gianni is looking for the big counter here.
Gianni with a nice cross.
Gianni swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Weudke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Weudke as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Weudke.
Gianni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
Weudke lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weudke's calf.
Weudke throws a chopping leg kick but Gianni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gianni motions for Weudke to come forward. Gianni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke tries a low kick but Gianni avoids it.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
Gianni throws out a leg kick but Weudke moves out of range and Gianni only half commits.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weudke lands a right hook to the body.
Gianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weudke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gianni scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
A head kick by Gianni misses
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Gianni tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni needs to keep his hands up - Weudke had a free shot at his head there.
Weudke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gianni can do to turn this around?
Gianni swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke wants to slow Gianni down by chopping away at his legs.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a good jab.
Weudke is looking to wear down Gianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gianni tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Gianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gianni loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Gianni lands a slapping body shot.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gianni checks it.
Good leg kick by Weudke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
A counter left hand to the body from Weudke misses its target.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weudke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gianni.#T4#
Gianni lands a jab to the head.
Weudke swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
Weudke with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Gianni misses the target.
Weudke tried to score with a low kick but Gianni checks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gianni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
Weudke slips under a jab from Gianni.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weudke slips a jab from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
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 Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Weudke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Weudke lands with an overhand left.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Gianni finds it's target.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
Gianni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weudke is looking to chop away at Gianni's legs.
Weudke avoids a kick to the body.
Weudke checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Gianni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weudke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gianni to score with a decent uppercut.
Weudke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gianni if he has to take too many more of those.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Weudke checks a leg kick nicely.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni jabs at Weudke's body.
Weudke swings for the body but Gianni moves out of range.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gianni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Weudke.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gianni might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weudke has got the better of the exchanges.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weudke.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weudke with a body shot.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke with a hook.
Weudke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Weudke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gianni. Gianni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gianni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weudke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Weudke slips under a jab.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Gianni saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gianni throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Weudke throws a push kick but Gianni slaps the foot to one side.
Gianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Weudke throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gianni momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Weudke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gianni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weudke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Gianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Gianni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Weudke scores with a shot to the body.
Weudke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianni lands a leg kick that knocks Weudke off balance momentarily.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke takes one on the button.#T4#
Gianni blocks a leg kick.
Gianni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weudke. That one must have hurt.
Gianni has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Weudke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gianni takes one to the side of the head.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Gianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianni misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Weudke.
Weudke blocks the body kick.
Weudke blocks a low kick nicely.
Weudke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gianni throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Gianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
A jab from Gianni does it's job there.
A jab from Gianni misses.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weudke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke 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:
JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Gianni throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
As Gianni backs away, Weudke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Gianni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weudke finds it's way round the side to connect with Gianni's head.
Gianni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weudke checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Weudke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Weudke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weudke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gianni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weudke rather than just go for the knockout.
Gianni looks to clinch
and Weudke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gianni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Weudke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gianni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Weudke jabs Gianni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
Gianni tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gianni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weudke's head backwards.
Good shot there by Gianni.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gianni tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Gianni. #T2#
Gianni scores with a hook.
Gianni looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Gianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke tries to move into range but Gianni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gianni throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gianni lands with a shot to the body.
Gianni scores with a one two! Weudke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at Gianni's knee but Gianni avoids it well.
Gianni blocks a low kick nicely.
Gianni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni cracks the inside of Weudke's front leg. #T3#
Gianni cracks a nice hook into Weudke's ribs.
Gianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Weudke - just one landing.
Gianni punishes Weudke's body with a nice straight punch.
Gianni misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Gianni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gianni thinks about the counter body kick.
Gianni misses with an uppercut. Weudke saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Gianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
As Gianni backs away, Weudke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Weudke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gianni.
It looked like Weudke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Gianni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Gianni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weudke, pushing him back against the cage.
Weudke misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is working Weudke over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gianni lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gianni throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gianni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Gianni misses.
Ramon Gianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gianni thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Weudke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weudke moves out of range of the leg kick from Gianni.
Gianni throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke dodges the punch combination from Gianni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gianni.
Gianni tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it.
Gianni looks to throw a body kick
and Weudke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Weudke blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni strikes.
Gianni scores with a punch to the head.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Weudke moved away.
Gianni throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Gianni misses with a hook to the body
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Gianni 's knee.
Gianni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Weudke misses the target.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke takes one to the side of the head.
Gianni throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Gianni tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gianni thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Weudke.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Gianni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weudke lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gianni.
Weudke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gianni. #BC#
Weudke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weudke will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Gianni connects with a leg kick. Weudke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weudke moves out of range as Gianni strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gianni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weudke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weudke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gianni misses with a body shot.
Gianni takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Gianni thows a body kick. Weudke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gianni moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gianni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Gianni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gianni throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Gianni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gianni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Gianni moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gianni cracks Weudke with a good jab.
A lazy left from Weudke finds it's target.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
Gianni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gianni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weudke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Gianni lands an overhand right.
Weudke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is looking to slow Weudke down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Gianni.
Weudke throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Gianni misses its intended target.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gianni misses with a body kick.
Gianni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Gianni looks to move away, Weudke throws a big counter combo but Gianni just gets out of the way.
Weudke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
Weudke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gianni is out of range. #T2#
Gianni throws a low kick but Weudke moves out of range easily.
As Gianni looks to move away, Weudke throws a big counter combo but Gianni just gets out of the way.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gianni.
Weudke cracks the inside of Gianni's front leg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gianni. Weudke shrugs it off though.
Weudke walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gianni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Gianni has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Gianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weudke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weudke's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Weudke fails to land.
Weudke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni looking to stall.
Weudke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but Weudke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gianni blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Gianni.
Gianni tries to work over Weudke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gianni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Weudke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gianni. #T4#
Gianni is looking to land body kicks.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gianni, right into the meat.
Weudke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gianni wants to slow Weudke down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Gianni blocks the low kick.
Gianni misses with a looping left.
It looked like Weudke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gianni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weudke is out of range and Gianni settles back down.
Weudke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gianni scores with a nice right hand.
Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramon Gianni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weudke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gianni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gianni!
Ramon Gianni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Gianni counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Gianni jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
Roach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Gianni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni cracks Roach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Gianni lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Gianni.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a double jab
and Roach counters with a three punch combo that has Gianni backing up. Gianni nods at Roach to acknowledge the strikes.
Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Gianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.
Good exchange - Gianni coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.#BC#
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Gianni throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni misses with a leg kick
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Roach.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gianni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gianni checks a low kick from Roach.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Gianni throws a leg kick which misses Roach's front leg but catches the back leg as Roach tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Gianni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roach to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gianni jumps into guard, dragging Roach to the mat.
Roach looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gianni works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Gianni wants to hit a switch here but Roach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gianni there!
Gianni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roach wants to control the pace but Gianni is squirming around nicely.
Gianni is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Roach there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach postures up.
Gianni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach pushes him away.
Gianni is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Roach circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roach jabs at Gianni's body.
Roach moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
Gianni throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gianni.
Roach is looking to counter punch.
Roach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gianni thuds his right hand into Roach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni lands a high kick!
Roach throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Roach steps away.
Gianni delivers a nice body kick.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
Gianni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach avoids the head kick by Gianni.
Roach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gianni dodges the punch combination from Roach.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roach works Gianni's body with a nice hook.
Gianni lands with a straight right. Roach didn't see that one coming.
Roach is looking to wear down Gianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
Gianni swinging wildly here.
Gianni is looking to clinch but Roach is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Roach misses with a few strikes there.
Gianni throws a wild body kick that Roach sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Roach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Roach.
Some bone on bone action there as Gianni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Roach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Gianni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gianni has time to react.#CL2#
Gianni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gianni has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach throws the left hand but Gianni avoids the punch easily.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gianni lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Gianni slips the punch.#T4#
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gianni swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by Roach.
A bone on bone clash there as Gianni blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gianni rushes Roach and presses him up against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach prevents a body shot from Gianni.
Roach tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Gianni is controlling him.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
Gianni is working Roach over against the cage.
Gianni prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
Gianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gianni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Gianni there.
Gianni works Roach's body with a nice hook.#T1#
That kick from Gianni tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Gianni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gianni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick and Roach moves out of range easily.
Roach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roach throws a leg kick which misses Gianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Gianni tries to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach is having none of it.
It looked like Roach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gianni. #T2#
Gianni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianni fails to land with a series of punches.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gianni takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Gianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick from Gianni.
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Gianni throws an off balance right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Gianni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gianni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gianni.
Gianni throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Gianni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Gianni instigates a clinch.
Roach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gianni fails to land.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach tries to break free but Gianni pushes him back against the cage.
Gianni lands with a left to the head.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni. #BC#
Roach breaks from the clinch.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gianni.
Gianni misses with a straight left.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni keeps Roach at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Gianni finds it's way through Roach's defenses.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Gianni shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Gianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roach on the side of the head.
Ramon Gianni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gianni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ramon Gianni!
A victorious Ramon Gianni 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:
JBL Contenders
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Gianni tries a low kick but Boxaaja avoids it.
Boxaaja takes one to the chin there.
Boxaaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxaaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gianni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boxaaja with a hook.
Gianni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gianni blocks a jab.
Boxaaja throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Gianni.
Gianni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxaaja.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
Gianni is looking to chop away at Boxaaja's legs.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gianni.
Boxaaja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gianni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Boxaaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxaaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Boxaaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gianni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Boxaaja lands with an uppercut that bounces Gianni off the cage and back into range.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Gianni.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja swats away the attempt to clinch by Gianni.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja is looking to counter punch.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Gianni's belly button to the back.
Gianni avoids the head kick by Boxaaja.
Gianni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Gianni scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gianni throws a leg kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Gianni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Gianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Ramon Gianni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gianni.
Gianni catches Boxaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxaaja avoids the body shot from Gianni.
Gianni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Gianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Gianni takes a swing at Boxaaja's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Boxaaja
and Gianni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boxaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gianni moves away.
Gianni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Boxaaja throws an off balance right hand
and Gianni counters with a leg kick.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot
letting Gianni counter with a right hand.
Gianni misses with a leg kick.
Gianni throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boxaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Gianni has his foot on Boxaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Boxaaja advances position into side control!
Gianni regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boxaaja's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boxaaja trying to control the pace.
Boxaaja moves into full mount! Gianni won't be happy about that! #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni is squirming around, avoiding Boxaaja's attempts to control the action.
Gianni tries to hold on but Boxaaja pushes him away.
Gianni working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Boxaaja goes for an armbar but Gianni turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gianni.
Gianni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni misses the body punch
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Gianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Gianni throws out a counter right but Boxaaja avoids it with no problem.
Gianni blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gianni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxaaja throwing a counter right hand but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
Gianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja goes for a double leg but Gianni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gianni continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxaaja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxaaja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Boxaaja steps away.#T1#
A jab from Boxaaja misses.
Gianni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gianni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gianni defends it nicely.
Gianni throws out a counter right but Boxaaja avoids it with no problem.
Gianni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Boxaaja blocks the low kick.
A jab from Gianni misses.
Boxaaja connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Boxaaja connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxaaja with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxaaja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Gianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand
and Gianni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gianni lands with a kick to the temple. Boxaaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boxaaja throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range.
Boxaaja staying out of range there.
Gianni slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja checks a low kick from Gianni.
Gianni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gianni throws an overhand right that lands on Boxaaja's shoulder, as Boxaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Boxaaja blocks a jab.
Boxaaja avoids a kick to the body.
Gianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Boxaaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gianni throws a shot from downtown. Boxaaja moves away and avoids it.
Boxaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up but Gianni circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Gianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boxaaja throws out a leg kick but Gianni moves out of range and Boxaaja only half commits.
Boxaaja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gianni. That did some damage!
Gianni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gianni throws a wild body kick that Boxaaja sees coming a mile off.
Gianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boxaaja misses with the body kick
and Gianni counters with a body kick that stops Boxaaja in his tracks momentarily.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body kick from Gianni.
Both fighters circling a little - Gianni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramon Gianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Boxaaja. Beautiful body shot.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Boxaaja blocks the low kick.#T4#
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head but Boxaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gianni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Gianni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxaaja scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Gianni lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gianni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Boxaaja is looking to land body kicks.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Gianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Gianni blocks it.
Boxaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxaaja.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Gianni is looking to score with low kicks.
Boxaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gianni.
Boxaaja moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
No joy there for Boxaaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxaaja looks to land a left hand but Gianni moved out of range nicely.
Gianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boxaaja misses with a kick to the body.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. Boxaaja looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws an off balance right hand
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Boxaaja. #TD#
Boxaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja wants to take a breather but Gianni manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boxaaja. #T1#
Boxaaja won't allow Gianni to sweep him here.
Gianni keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boxaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gianni controls Boxaaja momentarily but Boxaaja frees himself. #SUB2#
Gianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxaaja defends well.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boxaaja pushing down on Gianni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boxaaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Gianni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Gianni is defending well.
Boxaaja trying to advance position but Gianni counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Gianni keeping moving, preventing Boxaaja from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gianni looking for a guillotine here but Boxaaja defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxaaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gianni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boxaaja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gianni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gianni has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gianni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boxaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gianni manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gianni trying to control the position.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Gianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxaaja wants to control from the top but Gianni keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Boxaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxaaja has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Boxaaja!
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness III
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Gianni slips a jab from McConnell.
Gianni appears to be looking for a big counter.
McConnell sizes up Gianni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
McConnell staying out of range there.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Gianni.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
Gianni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni thows a body kick. McConnell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McConnell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McConnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gianni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been informed that McConnell 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.#T1#
McConnell takes a swing at Gianni's ribcage but misses.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianni feints and then cracks McConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McConnell down.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
McConnell darts in and clinches Gianni up against the cage.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
Gianni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Gianni.
McConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell holds him up against the cage and eventually Gianni drops back down to his feet.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gianni working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McConnell.
McConnell is pushing Gianni up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McConnell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConnell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Gianni gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is leaning against Gianni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
A hook to the body from McConnell.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Gianni.
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Gianni just leaning against McConnell, taking a breather.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni. #T4#
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell scores with a shot to the side of Gianni's head.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell. #TD#
Gianni successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell 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.
Gianni controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself. #SUB#
Gianni looking for subs off his back but McConnell has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for McConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni ducks right into an uppercut from McConnell.
Gianni is looking to clinch but McConnell is avoiding it.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gianni.
McConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gianni loads up on a big right hand but McConnell slips the punch.
Gianni avoids the body shot from McConnell.
Gianni looks to land a right hand but McConnell moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Gianni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gianni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McConnell wants to counter the offense by Gianni and move into the clinch position.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and McConnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Gianni around his waist. Gianni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards. #T1#
McConnell stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni controlling the action here for a moment.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell slowing the pace effectively.
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gianni misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Gianni lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gianni tries to pull guard but McConnell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton McConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gianni misses with a body punch.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
McConnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Gianni back against the cage.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
Gianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
McConnell letting Gianni take a breather here.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards. #T4#
McConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Gianni.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McConnell pressing his opponent against the cage.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gianni.
The referee calls for McConnell to work.
McConnell working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton McConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gianni throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
Gianni cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gianni throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Gianni sets himself, and McConnell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gianni avoids it this time.
McConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gianni clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gianni. That's going to slow McConnell down.
Gianni takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Gianni pushes him away.
Gianni wants to land a leg kick but McConnell is out of range.
McConnell tries to counter with a clinch but Gianni shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni pushes McConnell away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Gianni.
Gianni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
McConnell rushes Gianni and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Gianni lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Gianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell leaning against his opponent.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gianni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni is trying to pull guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gianni jumps guard but McConnell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gianni fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giannis head.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McConnell to keep the fight standing.
McConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gianni wants to break free but McConnell has control.
McConnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Gianni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
Gianni takes a shot to the head.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Gianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gianni can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni.
McConnell effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for McConnell.
Gianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
Still in the clinch, Gianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McConnell.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Gianni is working McConnell over against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell gets through Gianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell lands a right hand.
McConnell is stalling here.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Gianni.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Gianni prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
McConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gianni is keeping busy.
McConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McConnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm going to clean out this roster, have no doubt!'.
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Event:
JBL Romero-Bastard III
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Hide thows a leg kick but Gianni checks it
and Gianni counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Hide's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hide.
Hide connects with a body shot that sends Gianni's belly button to the back.
Gianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hide.
Hide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gianni staying out of range there.
Gianni is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gianni lands a jab to the nose.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
An inside leg kick from Gianni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Hide's head but Hide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gianni throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target.
Hide throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Gianni misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hide counter with a right hand.
Hide fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gianni.#CL#
Hide moves into range and clinches up with Gianni.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Gianni being controlled against the cage.
Gianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Hide controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Hide.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hide as Gianni tries to tie him up.
Hide can't find room to land a body shot as Gianni controls the action.
Hide missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hide. #TD#
Hide has clasped his hands together around Gianni's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hide working away.#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Hide.
Gianni is being controlled here.
Gianni manages to get back to half guard.
Hide is looking to take a break and control but Gianni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gianni wants to improve his position but Hide is controlling well.
Hide wants to take a breather but Gianni is having none of it.
Hide thows a huge punch but Gianni dodges it nicely.
Hide looks to land a strike but Gianni avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gianni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Gianni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hide has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gianni is trying to keep Hide in close.
#SUB2#
Gianni is looking for a triangle but Hide pushes his legs off easily.
Gianni trying to keep a closed guard but Hide is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hide throws an elbow that misses. Gianni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hide's guard. Nice move by Gianni!#REVB##SUB#
Hide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gianni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gianni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gianni tries to free his leg and advance position but Hide is retaining full guard.
Hide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hide can't keep his opponent in guard - Gianni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gianni passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hide tries to hold on but Gianni pushes him away.
Hide is controlling an arm, preventing Gianni from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
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 Raphael Hide will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hide lands a slapping body shot.
Gianni takes a swing at Hide's ribcage but misses.
Gianni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gianni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hides jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gianni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gianni throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gianni thows a leg kick but Hide checks it
and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hide checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a left hand
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gianni.
Hide is looking to counter the offense by Gianni and move into the clinch.
Gianni thows a leg kick but Hide checks it
and Hide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hide moves out of range as Gianni strikes.#T1#
Gianni cracks Hide with an open hand slap.
Hide punishes Gianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Gianni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hide momentarily.
Gianni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hide misses with a jab to the body
and Gianni counters with an inside leg kick.
Hide throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gianni misses.
Hide takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hide blocks a jab.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Ramon Gianni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gianni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gianni misses with a head kick.
Hide backs away from a small jab... but Gianni lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hide crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Gianni with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ramon Gianni!
A victorious Ramon Gianni 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:
Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Kneereaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneereaper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Gianni misses
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kneereaper throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kneereaper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kneereaper.
Gianni working aggressively here.
I was talking to Gianni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneereaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneereaper blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneereaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gianni.
Kneereaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gianni scores with a shot to the side of Kneereaper's head.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gianni.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper looking to stall.
Kneereaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneereaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneereaper has had enough of the clinch but Gianni keeps him there for the moment.
Kneereaper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gianni to work.
Gianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gianni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneereaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kneereaper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gianni blocks an uppercut.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gianni.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gianni scores with a shot to the side of Kneereaper's head. #BC2#
Kneereaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gianni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kneereaper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gianni.
Gianni is looking to counter the offense by Kneereaper and move into the clinch.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Kneereaper moved away.
Kneereaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kneereaper looks for the body kick but Gianni saw that one coming.
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Gianni tried to counter with a leg kick but Kneereaper avoided it.
Kneereaper thows a leg kick but Gianni checks it
and Gianni counters with a low kick, right behind Kneereaper 's knee.
Kneereaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Gianni misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kneereaper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kneereaper.
Gianni throws a big counter combination but Kneereaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gianni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gianni throws a leg kick but Kneereaper checks it.
Kneereaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Gianni jabs at Kneereaper's body.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gianni avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Gianni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneereaper takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Gianni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gianni is looking to wear down Kneereaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gianni scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kneereaper is looking to land body kicks.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper lands a nice shot that snaps Gianni's head back.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Gianni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kneereaper.
A good leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes one to the side of the head.
Kneereaper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gianni misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Gianni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneereaper feints a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kneereaper - that will leave a mark!
Gianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gianni moves out of range of the body kick from Kneereaper.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gianni.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gianni, as that shot connected.
Gianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kneereaper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kneereaper is looking to clinch.
Gianni with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneereaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kneereaper.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramon Gianni is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneereaper loads up on a big right hand but Gianni slips the punch.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Gianni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneereaper is just out of range.
Kneereaper takes one on the button.
That kick from Gianni tenderised Kneereaper's leg. Kneereaper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneereaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneereaper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gianni momentarily.
Kneereaper avoids the body shot from Gianni.
Kneereaper throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Gianni to counter with a crisp jab.
Kneereaper throws a looping overhand right but Gianni ducks down to avoid it.
Gianni misses with an uppercut
and Kneereaper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kneereaper missing with a left hand there. Gianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gianni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Gianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Gianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneereaper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gianni.
Kneereaper throws a head kick but Gianni moves out of range.
Kneereaper throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneereaper.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick
and Gianni counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kneereaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kneereaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kneereaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gianni finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneereaper's head.
Kneereaper connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gianni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kneereaper - the referee stops the clock and Gianni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kneereaper. Gianni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Kneereaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kneereaper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kneereaper tries a low kick but Gianni avoids it.
Gianni just misses with a punch to the body.
Gianni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gianni misses with a right hand
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneereaper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gianni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gianni avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper is looking to slow Gianni down with leg kicks.
Kneereaper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Gianni
and Kneereaper counters with a thumping low kick.
Kneereaper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gianni will feel that in the morning.
Gianni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gianni lands a nice looking body kick.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kneereaper thuds his shin into the meat of Gianni's side.
Decent striking displayed by Kneereaper there.
Kneereaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Twisty Kneereaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kneereaper lands with a nice body kick.
Kneereaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Gianni takes a swing at Kneereaper's ribcage but misses.
Kneereaper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gianni will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kneereaper cracks Gianni with a good jab.
Gianni thumps Kneereaper with a low kick.
Kneereaper punishes Gianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Gianni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kneereaper avoids the head kick by Gianni.
Kneereaper throws out a counter right but Gianni avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Kneereaper.
Gianni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kneereaper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni throws a hook to the side of Kneereaper's head but Kneereaper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Gianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gianni!
Kneereaper misses with a leg kick.
Kneereaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gianni scores with a sloppy right hand. Kneereaper should have avoided that one.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Gianni throws a leg kick which misses Kneereaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneereaper tries to avoid it.
Gianni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kneereaper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gianni scrambles back to his feet.
Gianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kneereaper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramon Gianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gianni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body.
Kneereaper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gianni counters with a low kick, right behind Kneereaper 's knee.
Kneereaper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kneereaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gianni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gianni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kneereaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianni lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gianni throws a body kick that misses.
Kneereaper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Gianni throws a leg kick that misses.
Gianni misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kneereaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gianni misses the body punch
and Kneereaper counters with a good low kick that Gianni was not able to check.
Gianni misses with a hook
and Kneereaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kneereaper counters by clinching up.
Kneereaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Gianni.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneereaper misses with the head strike.
Kneereaper misses with some punches.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gianni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneereaper takes a shot to the head.
Gianni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneereaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gianni controls his hands.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneereaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneereaper throws a head punch that misses.
Kneereaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gianni controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
Twisty Kneereaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gianni.
Kneereaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneereaper controls his hands.
Gianni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kneereaper 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ramon Gianni!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Gianni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
JBL Faceoff
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Hickings lands a slapping body shot.
Hickings missing with a left hand there. Gianni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Gianni tries to keep at a distance but Hickings has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hickings.
A right handed body shot lands from Hickings.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gianni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hickings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickings misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by Hickings.
Hickings lands a hook that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Gianni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hickings misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Gianni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hickings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Hickings scores with a hook to the body.
Gianni misses with a body punch.
Hickings misses with the head strike.
Hickings tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hickings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Hickings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hickings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Hickings lands with a left to the head.
Gianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Hickings.
Gianni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hickings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickings lands a body shot.
Hickings misses with a punch to the body.
Hickings throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hickings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Giannis head.
Hickings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hickings taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hickings tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hickings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gianni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hickings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gianni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hickings lands with a right to the head.
Gianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hickings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hickings.
Hickings misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hickings.
Hickings misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hickings fails to land.
Gianni tries to stall but Hickings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hickings lands a shot to the body.
Hickings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hickings tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Hickings tries a body shot but Gianni blocks it.
Hickings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gianni backwards.
Hickings takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hickings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hickings lands a shoulder strike.
Hickings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hickings misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gianni.
Hickings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
Hickings lands with a right to the head.
Hickings lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickings misses with a body punch.
Gianni misses with a body punch.
Hickings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gianni's elbow.
Hickings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hickings tries to throw a body punch but Gianni avoids it by throwing Hickings back against the cage.
Hickings misses with some punches.
#T4#
Hickings prevents Gianni from breaking the clinch.
Hickings lands a body punch.
Hickings lands a right hand.
Gianni taking a breather.
Gianni looking to slow down the pace here.
Gianni is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gianni prevents a body shot from Hickings.
Hickings tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gianni breaks from the clinch.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickings moves away.
Hickings thuds a left hand into Gianni's body.
Gianni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hickings.
Hickings blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickings misses the target.
Hickings catches Gianni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hickings takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Hickings misses
and Gianni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gianni misses with a body punch
and Hickings counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Hickings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gianni connects with a body shot.
Hickings misses with a right hand
and Gianni counters with a left to the body.
Hickings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gianni can do to turn this around?
Gianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hickings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Giannis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hickings dips to his left and cracks Gianni with an uppercut!
Hickings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hickings cracks Gianni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gianni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickings's head.
Hickings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gianni slips under a jab from Hickings.
Hickings misses the jab.
Hickings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni thuds a left hand into Hickings's body.
Gianni misses with a right hand
and Hickings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gianni misses with a kick to the body
and Hickings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
Hickings throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hickings throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickings darts in trying to clinch
and Gianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni misses with a low kick as Hickings jumps back.
Gianni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hickings.
Good work by Hickings as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hickings scores with a hook to the body. Gianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hickings scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gianni!
Gianni digs a good hook to Hickings's body.
Gianni walks into a left hand.
Hickings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from Hickings misses.
Gianni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gianni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hickings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Gianni counters with a body kick.
Gianni wants to land a leg kick but Hickings is out of range.
It looked like Hickings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gianni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Hickings throws a good cross that connects.
Hickings throws a body shot but no joy.
Charlie Hickings is winning the standup battle so far.
Gianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Hickings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hickings misses with a body shot.
Gianni wants to counter with a clinch but Hickings pushes him away.
Hickings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick and Hickings moves out of range easily.
Gianni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gianni misses the jab.
Gianni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickings.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gianni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gianni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gianni ducks right into an uppercut from Hickings.
Charlie Hickings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Gianni looks to land a right hand but Hickings moved out of range.
Gianni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gianni has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gianni ducks right into an uppercut from Hickings.
Gianni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Hickings is rocked!
Gianni throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hickings clean off his feet! He's out cold! Gianni stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Gianni!
An out of breath Ramon Gianni 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:
JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Gianni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Neuer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neuer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Gianni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gianni manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Gianni's guard. #SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a leg! Gianni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gianni manages to kick Neuer off! Neuer jumps back into Gianni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neuer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gianni dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Neuer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Neuer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gianni has picked Neuer up and slammed him! Neuer can't keep hold of the triangle and Gianni manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Neuer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Neuer actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gianni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gianni is trying to control. Neuer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gianni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gianni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neuer works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Neuer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gianni stacks Neuer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gianni!
Neuer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neuer is not content to let Gianni control the position.
Neuer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gianni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Neuer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gianni off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gianni tries to break free.
Neuer struggling to land strikes to the head as Gianni covers up. #T3##SUB2#
Neuer working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gianni preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Neuer. #SUB2#
Neuer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gianni is really stuck here.
Gianni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neuer throwing sloppy strikes.
Neuer not allowing Gianni to control his hands. #SUB2#
Neuer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gianni knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gianni for a finish.
Well, with Neuer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gianni is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Neuer working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Gianni is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Neuer gets his way!
Gianni trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Neuer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gianni defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Gianni fending off the submission attempt from Neuer. #SUB2#
Neuer tightening his grip on Gianni, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Neuer dominated that round.
That's time! Gianni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Neuer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gianni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neuer somewhat.
Gianni swings for the body but Neuer moves out of range.
Neuer with the counter takedown but Gianni avoids it easily.
Gianni misses with a looping left.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neuer's sensitive parts.
Gianni misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Neuer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Neuer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gianni working for a triangle but Neuer defends it easily.
Neuer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manuel Neuer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Neuer looking to pass the guard.
Neuer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Neuer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gianni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Neuer has Gianni in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Neuer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gianni defends it easily.#SUB2#
Neuer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gianni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Gianni trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Gianni advances position into side control!
Neuer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gianni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neuer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gianni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neuer moves into full guard.
Gianni works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Gianni is controlling well.
Gianni trying to pass the guard but Neuer defending well.
Neuer is staying active underneath Gianni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neuer tries to roll over but Gianni keeps him under control.
Neuer is refusing to be controlled, as Gianni sits in half guard.
Neuer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gianni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a triangle but Gianni pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Neuer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neuer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gianni is sitting in close to Neuer's body. Neuer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gianni is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gianni is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Neuer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Neuer!
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Event:
JBL 16 The Purge
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Hall Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hall Jr pushes Gianni away with a front kick.
Gianni swings for the body but Hall Jr moves out of range.
Hall Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gianni blocks the body kick.
Gianni avoids the head kick by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Gianni counters with a straight right hand.
Hall Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gianni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall Jr.
Hall Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Gianni misses the target.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall Jr moves away.
Hall Jr 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.
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!
Hall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Gianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gianni scores with a shot to the body.
Gianni swings for the body but Hall Jr moves out of range.
Hall Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hall Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Gianni closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Gianni.
Gianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni slowing the pace effectively.
Hall Jr wants to break free but Gianni has control.
Hall Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gianni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall Jr backwards. #T2#
Gianni misses with the head strike.
Gianni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gianni has a couple of punches blocked by Hall Jr.
Gianni has Hall Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Hall Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall Jr has had enough of the clinch but Gianni keeps him there for the moment.
Hall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gianni stalling the fight.
Gianni throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall Jr.
Gianni misses with a punch 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!
Hall Jr has had enough of the clinch but Gianni keeps him there for the moment.
Gianni lands a left hand.
Gianni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Gianni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Hall Jr is trying to force a seperation but Gianni has the dominant position.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall Jr controls his hands.
Gianni throws a head punch that misses.
Gianni has Hall Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Hall Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gianni has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni. #BC2#
Hall Jr breaks the clinch.
Hall Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gianni throws a body punch but Hall Jr moves out of range.
Hall Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gianni throws a leg kick
and Hall Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gianni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall Jr.
Hall Jr thows a body kick. Gianni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Hall Jr.
#T4#
Gianni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall Jr under the eye.
Hall Jr throws a right hand that Gianni ducks under and follows up with a left that Gianni also avoids with ease.
Hall Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gianni closes the distance and pushes Hall Jr back into the cage.#BC2#
Hall Jr breaks the clinch.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gianni scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall Jr should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hall Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gianni misses the shot to the body.
Gianni avoids the head kick by Hall Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gianni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gianni lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Gianni there.#ROC#
Hall Jr is rocked!
Hall Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Gianni moves out of range easily.
Gianni looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gianni finish him?#CL#
Gianni pushes Hall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Hall Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gianni scores with a hook to the body.
Gianni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall Jr backwards.
Hall Jr is trying to force a seperation but Gianni has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hall Jr manages to break the clinch.
Hall Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Gianni counters with a huge left! Hall Jr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gianni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall Jr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gianni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Gianni!
A relieved looking Ramon Gianni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Urijah Hall Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost the battle, but won the war. Fuck that guy and his whole team, bunch of chumps...'.
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Event:
ACB 4 - New Years Rumble
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Gianni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Godin has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Godin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Godin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gianni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godin scrambles back to his feet.
Gianni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Gianni scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Godin is rocked!
Gianni dances in with a quick combination. Godin is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gianni snaps Godin's head back. Godin stumbles backwards against the cage. Gianni steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Godin's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Godin just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Gianni!
A relieved looking Ramon Gianni 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:
ACB 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Choi shoots and misses
and Gianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
A nice combination there by Gianni.
#TD2#
Choi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Choi showed some decent athleticism there.
Gianni won't allow Choi to pass to mount.
Gianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Choi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi prevents Gianni from improving his position.#T1#
Choi wants to pass to mount but Gianni is defending the position.
Gianni wants to improve his position but Choi is controlling well.
Gianni misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Choi uses his free foot to push down on Gianni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gianni.
Gianni is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Choi get's back to his feet.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Gianni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choi wants to counter the offense by Gianni and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Gianni rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gianni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gianni connects with a solid leg kick.
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gianni misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Choi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gianni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB#
Gianni looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Choi has picked Gianni up and slammed him! Gianni can't keep hold of the triangle and Choi manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Gianni keeping his opponent close.
Gianni tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Choi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Gianni showing good submission defense here.
Gianni is really stuck here.
#T4#
Gianni trying to control the position but Choi manages to sink in the hooks.
Choi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Choi controlling well, preventing Gianni from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Choi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gianni trying to get back to his feet but Choi is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Choi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gianni is in real trouble here. Choi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gianni is tapping out! Choi wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Choi!
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