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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni. #TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Buonarroti Simoni from improving his position.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him busy.
Gracie is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Buonarroti Simoni's attempts to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buonarroti Simoni avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Buonarroti Simoni defends it.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buonarroti Simoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robin Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.#T3#
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a straight right.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee. #T4#
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buonarroti Simoni on his heels. He'll look to pass Buonarroti Simoni's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Buonarroti Simoni has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. Buonarroti Simoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control here.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie working away.
Buonarroti Simoni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Buonarroti Simoni's legs. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buonarroti Simoni, who protects the arm well.
What's Buonarroti Simoni going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni struggling a bit here.
Buonarroti Simoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Robin Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to improve his position.
Gracie working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Buonarroti Simoni didn't expect that.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Buonarroti Simoni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending it quite comfortably.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Buonarroti Simoni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni prevents Gracie from improving position.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Buonarroti Simoni controls the position for a moment.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robin Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buonarroti Simoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Buonarroti Simoni striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Robin Gracie 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:
IFA : 06:04
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Buonarroti Simoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eugen backing away here, and Buonarroti Simoni unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has been cut.
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Eugen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with knees to the body.
Eugen blocks a body shot from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen tries a body shot but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A body shot lands from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#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!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eugen is defending well for now.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eugen tries to work over Buonarroti Simoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen gets underhooks to prevent Buonarroti Simoni's takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to stall but Eugen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Eugen - that landed with a thud.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a body shot from Eugen. #T3#
Eugen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen blocking some punches.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take the fight to the mat but Eugen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Eugen presses Buonarroti Simoni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eugen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni pushes off an throws an elbow but Eugen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eugen takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with a body punch.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen gets through Buonarroti Simoni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buonarroti Simoni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eugen's efforts to push away.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
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 Martin Eugen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Eugen down. #CL#
Eugen moves into the clinch successfully.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eugen can't find room to land a body shot as Buonarroti Simoni controls the action.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Eugen is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
Eugen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee to the head.
Eugen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Eugen misses with some punches.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
A hook to the body from Eugen.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eugen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eugen is defending well for now.
Eugen managing to block the knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Eugen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buonarroti Simoni after a bit of a struggle.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
A short left from Eugen.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee strike.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eugen avoids it.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen lands a nice shot to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni is breathing heavily.
Eugen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buonarroti Simoni's elbow.
Eugen lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Eugen.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eugen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to land knees to the body.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buonarroti Simonis head.
Eugen avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Eugen stops a takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Eugen lands with a short shot to the head.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with knees to the body.
Eugen scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
A body shot lands from Eugen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eugen. #T4#
A short right from Eugen.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eugen blocks it with crossed arms.
Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.
Buonarroti Simoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Eugen. #ROC#
Buonarroti Simoni is rocked!
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buonarroti Simoni can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni blocks an uppercut.
Buonarroti Simoni is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Eugen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Buonarroti Simoni seems to have recovered his senses.
Eugen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Eugen avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eugen as Buonarroti Simoni tries to tie him up.
Eugen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eugen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buonarroti Simonis head. #BC#
Eugen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buonarroti Simoni is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Eugen moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Buonarroti Simoni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to throw knees to the head but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Nouveau wants to take the fight to the mat but Buonarroti Simoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nouveau avoiding damage as Buonarroti Simoni throws knees to the body.
Nouveau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buonarroti Simoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buonarroti Simoni's waist but Buonarroti Simoni gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off. #CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Buonarroti Simoni against the cage.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buonarroti Simoni just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nouveau looks winded!
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Buonarroti Simoni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buonarroti Simoni letting Nouveau take a breather here.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nouveau is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the body.
Nouveau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nouveau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buonarroti Simoni can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buonarroti Simoni working Nouveau over with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nouveau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Nouveau won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nouveau prevents it.
#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#
Nouveau is rocked!#TD#
Buonarroti Simoni tightens his grip and picks Nouveau up, before dumping him to the ground. Nouveau manages to land in guard.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can Buonarroti Simoni finish him?
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Nouveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Nouveau tries to avoid it.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau fails with the takedown.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau tries to land a body kick
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a thumping low kick.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nouveau's sensitive parts.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down. #T2#
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a body kick that stops Nouveau in his tracks momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice body kick.
Nouveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nouveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Nouveau's front leg.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a kick to the temple. Nouveau shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buonarroti Simoni scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nouveau darts in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni gets double underhooks and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nouveau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buonarroti Simoni.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Buonarroti Simoni gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nouveau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nouveau's calf.
Nouveau with a poor takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nouveau's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a hook.
Nouveau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nouveau. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Buonarroti Simoni throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Buonarroti Simoni tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nouveau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buonarroti Simoni walks away with a smile on his face. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good, hard body kick but Nouveau shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2##TD2#
Nouveau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Buonarroti Simoni.
Nouveau controlling the action here.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nouveau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nouveau's back!
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nouveau tries to escape but Buonarroti Simoni has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Nouveau right now.
Buonarroti Simoni gets his hands free as Nouveau looks to control. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni biding his time, controlling Nouveau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Buonarroti Simoni won't let him.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position well here. Nouveau rolled but Buonarroti Simoni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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IFA : 07:03
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Sisu throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Sisu moves out of range of the leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sisu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sisu content to stall in guard here.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Sisu momentarily but Sisu frees himself.
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni has control of Sisu's left arm, preventing Sisu from doing any damage.
Sisu trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Sisu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sisu is fighting to break Buonarroti Simoni's control of his arms but Buonarroti Simoni is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sisu throws a sloppy body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sisu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Sisu down.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a shoot takedown. Buonarroti Simoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Sisu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer.
Sisu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sisu is in close to Buonarroti Simoni's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Sisu momentarily but Sisu frees himself.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti Simoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buonarroti Simoni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Sisu being controlled here momentarily.
Sisu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sisu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick but Sisu moved away.
Sisu with the counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Buonarroti Simoni is just out of range.
Sisu misses with a body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab from Sisu.
As Sisu tries to get set, Buonarroti Simoni tries to push him back and clinch up but Sisu manages to avoid the attempt.
Sisu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sisu tries to counter it with a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buonarroti Simoni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sisu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sisu manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Sisu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buonarroti Simoni defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick and Sisu moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisu.
As Sisu backs away, Buonarroti Simoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to land body kicks.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Sisu from controlling successfully.
Sisu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sisu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buonarroti Simoni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sisu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sisu's guard. #REVR#
Sisu pulls Buonarroti Simoni in close to prevent any damage.
Sisu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sisu controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sisu lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Sisu.
Sisu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buonarroti Simoni defending well though.
Sisu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sisu wants to pass to mount but Buonarroti Simoni is defending the position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buonarroti Simoni avoid being mounted?
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sisu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sisu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sisu thows a huge punch but Buonarroti Simoni dodges it nicely.
Sisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping full guard, as Sisu tries to pass.
Sisu postures up and lands a big shot to Buonarroti Simoni's brow.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to keep Sisu in close.
Sisu throws a strike but Buonarroti Simoni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
Sisu being controlled here, momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni passes Sisu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the action but Sisu is working from the bottom.
Sisu Sisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sisu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Sisu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni won't allow Sisu to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sisu tries for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni circles away easily
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sisu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to counter by clinching up but Sisu breaks away and moves out of range.
A left lands for Sisu.
Buonarroti Simoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sisu throws out the jab.
As Sisu backs away, Buonarroti Simoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sisu throws a jab when Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Sisu checks it #TD2#
and Sisu counters with a single leg into guard. Buonarroti Simoni didn't expect that.
Sisu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sisu postures up in Buonarroti Simoni's guard and throws a big left but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Sisu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buonarroti Simoni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buonarroti Simoni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Sisu passes easily into half guard.
Sisu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sisu throwing shots but Buonarroti Simoni is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sisu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sisu's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sisu trying to control the position but Buonarroti Simoni manages to sink in the hooks.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Buonarroti Simoni's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sisu trying to control but not successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling from the back.
Sisu turns into Buonarroti Simoni and is now in his guard.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Sisu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
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.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Sisu in close to his closed guard and prevents Sisu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Sisu takes a swing at Buonarroti Simoni's ribcage but misses.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buonarroti Simoni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Sisu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses.
Sisu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sisu lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Sisu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisu 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu!
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Event:
IFA : 22/02
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Fandango misses the shot to the body.
Fandango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fandango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a low kick but Fandango avoids it.
Buonarroti Simoni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Buonarroti Simoni gets caught flat footed, as Fandango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fandango showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fandango throws an elbow that misses. Buonarroti Simoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fandango's guard. Nice move by Buonarroti Simoni!#REVR#
Fandango wants to sweep but no luck.
Fandango is controlling Buonarroti Simoni's posture.
Buonarroti Simoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fandango trying to control the position.
Fandango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fandango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buonarroti Simoni controls the pace.#T2#
Fandango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fandango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Fandango is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fandango is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fandango shoots in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fandango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fandango blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fandango is defended easily by Buonarroti Simoni.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Buonarroti Simoni blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard. #REVR#
Fandango looking for a sweep. Not yet Fandango, not yet. #T4#
Fandango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni passes Fandango's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fandango holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buonarroti Simoni is just content to waste time from the top position. Fandango takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Newton Fandango will probably get the nod.
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#
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Fandango feints the counter takedown.
Fandango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Fandango blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fandango with the counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Fandango shoots in.
And Buonarroti Simoni counters with a quick kick to the body but Fandango blocks it.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1##CL#
Buonarroti Simoni darts in and clinches Fandango up against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Fandango won't want to take too many of those.
Fandango is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fandango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Fandango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fandango.
Fandango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fandango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.#T2#
Fandango won't allow Buonarroti Simoni to sweep him here.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fandango is working Buonarroti Simoni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buonarroti Simoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fandango keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni stopping the sweep attempt from Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control from the top but Fandango keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
Fandango wants to sweep here but Buonarroti Simoni controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Fandango's front leg but catches the back leg as Fandango tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control Fandango's posture.
Fandango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is stalling in the full guard.
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 Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Fandango checks it #TD2#
and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti Simoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni is pulling down on Fandango's head. It's preventing any offense from Fandango, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fandango throws a big right hand that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Buonarroti Simoni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Fandango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in close to his closed guard and prevents Fandango from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fandango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fandango postures up and lands a big shot to Buonarroti Simoni's brow.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Fandango from controlling successfully.
Fandango is looking to work some ground and pound but Buonarroti Simoni has wrist control.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni throws the kick towards the body but Fandango avoids it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a spinning back kick!
Fandango ducks under a wild hook from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buonarroti Simoni as he avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a low kick but Fandango moves out of range easily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a body kick. Fandango tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Fandango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Fandango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buonarroti Simoni pinned against the cage. Buonarroti Simoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Fandango being controlled here momentarily.
Fandango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fandango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fandango.
Fandango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving.
Fandango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Newton Fandango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fandango passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
Fandango misses with the ground and pound.
Fandango in the domination position with Buonarroti Simoni hanging on.
Buonarroti Simoni gets back to half guard.
Fandango is trying to control the action in half guard but Buonarroti Simoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni is holding on to half guard well.
Fandango is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Fandango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fandango 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
During a confident post fight interview, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Caldeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a solid leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Caldeira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caldeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Buonarroti Simoni counters by moving into the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a knee to the head but Caldeira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Buonarroti Simoni wants the takedown. Caldeira is fighting it off but Buonarroti Simoni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Caldeira's guard against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni looking to pass the guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is stalling in the full guard.
Buonarroti Simoni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Caldeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Caldeira, not yet.
Buonarroti Simoni stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.#SUB#
Caldeira has an active guard here but Buonarroti Simoni has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position.
Caldeira is looking to control Buonarroti Simoni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Well, if Buonarroti Simoni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Buonarroti Simoni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buonarroti Simoni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back.
Buonarroti Simoni is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buonarroti Simoni content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a straight left.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Caldeira checks it
and Caldeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range as Caldeira throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caldeira's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a head kick. Caldeira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a nice body kick.
Caldeira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Caldeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Caldeira misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caldeira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni, right into the meat.
Caldeira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira thows a leg kick but Buonarroti Simoni checks it
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
A little feinted left hand from Caldeira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buonarroti Simoni!
Caldeira misses with a body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldeira's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldeira misses the target. #T2#
Buonarroti Simoni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caldeira misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caldeira's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to slow Caldeira down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buonarroti Simoni thumps Caldeira with a low kick.
Caldeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Buonarroti Simoni. No joy for Caldeira on that attempt.
Caldeira is looking to wear down Buonarroti Simoni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab from Caldeira.
Caldeira throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buonarroti Simoni - that will leave a mark!
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Caldeira's front leg.
Caldeira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buonarroti Simoni.#T4#
Caldeira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caldeira. That did some damage!
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!
A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni is predictable there #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buonarroti Simoni won't be happy with that.
Caldeira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Caldeira grinds an elbow into Buonarroti Simoni's temple.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caldeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick that sends Caldeira stumbling back into the cage.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caldeira throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira checks the leg kick.
Caldeira feinted with a counter takedown.
Buonarroti Simoni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni. #T1#
Caldeira throws an off balance right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caldeira's sensitive parts.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni, right into the meat.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Caldeira blocks it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caldeira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Caldeira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buonarroti Simoni. That one must have hurt.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Caldeira with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Buonarroti Simoni counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Well,Caldeira is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira is trying to break the clinch but Buonarroti Simoni has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Buonarroti Simoni breaks from the clinch.
Caldeira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Caldeira's front leg but catches the back leg as Caldeira tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caldeira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Caldeira throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Caldeira's front leg but catches the back leg as Caldeira tries to avoid it.
Caldeira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Caldeira misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Caldeira 's knee.
Caldeira throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick that knocks Caldeira off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Buonarroti Simoni.
Caldeira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caldeira's calf.
Caldeira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Caldeira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caldeira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buonarroti Simoni. That one must have hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Caldeira misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buonarroti Simoni as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buonarroti Simoni 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni 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:
IFL : Throwdown
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yritys looks to land a combination but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it well.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under a wild hook from Yritys.
Yritys connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buonarroti Simoni.
Yritys should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Yritys's leg. Yritys is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Yritys closes the distance and pushes Buonarroti Simoni back into the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Huono Yritys has been cut.
Yritys can't break the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a knee to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Yritys has had enough of the clinch but Buonarroti Simoni keeps him there for the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yritys looks winded!
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Yritys won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.#BC#
Buonarroti Simoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yritys. That did some damage!
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yritys fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buonarroti Simoni manages to avoid it.
Yritys takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yritys. Buonarroti Simoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to slow Yritys down.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni cracks the inside of Yritys's front leg.
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yritys has eaten all the pies!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buonarroti Simoni slips a jab and a cross from Yritys.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yritys throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Yritys's front leg but catches the back leg as Yritys tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a high kick.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yritys takes a step back to recover.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a solid leg kick.
Yritys throws a right and a left that Buonarroti Simoni avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yritys. Buonarroti Simoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yritys rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Yritys takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni thumps Yritys with a low kick.
Yritys throws a sloppy body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Huono Yritys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yritys on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yritys.
Yritys throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Yritys's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yritys swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yritys takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yritys rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yritys.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yritys.
Buonarroti Simoni checks a leg kick.
Yritys looks to land a right hand but Buonarroti Simoni moved out of range.#CL2#
Yritys clinches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Buonarroti Simoni has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yritys clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buonarroti Simoni has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buonarroti Simoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yritys wants to control his opponent's hands but Buonarroti Simoni gets his hands free.
Buonarroti Simoni has the hooks in. Yritys is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yritys looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni keeps control of the position easily here as Yritys tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huono Yritys's cut.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Yritys. Those never looked like landing.
Buonarroti Simoni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buonarroti Simoni.
Yritys thows a leg kick but Buonarroti Simoni checks it
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yritys's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni defending well as Yritys loads up on a big left hand.
Yritys swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yritys throws a nice looking combination but Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yritys's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yritys.
A combination from Yritys does no damage.
Huono Yritys is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Yritys misses.
Yritys misses with an uppercut. Buonarroti Simoni saw that one coming.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to counter by clinching up but Yritys breaks away and moves out of range.
Yritys has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buonarroti Simoni.#T1#
Buonarroti Simoni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yritys throws a shot from downtown. Buonarroti Simoni moves away and avoids it.
Yritys misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Buonarroti Simoni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yritys after a bit of a struggle.
Buonarroti Simoni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yritys's efforts to push away.
Yritys being controlled against the cage.
Yritys wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yritys in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yritys takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yritys is breathing heavily.
Buonarroti Simoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Buonarroti Simoni working Yritys over with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Yritys won't want to take too many of those.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for takedown but Yritys is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Buonarroti Simoni is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yritys can't fight it off and eventually Buonarroti Simoni manages to take the fight to the floor. Yritys looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buonarroti Simoni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Buonarroti Simoni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yritys is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Yritys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yritys throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yritys tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buonarroti Simoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yritys can do to turn this around?
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yritys throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Buonarroti Simoni tenderised Yritys's leg. Yritys is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yritys throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Yritys misses with a right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a head kick. That will keep Yritys thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Yritys pushes Buonarroti Simoni up against the cage in a clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni throws an elbow that misses.
Yritys trying to control the position but instead, Buonarroti Simoni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yritys into the cage.
Yritys tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Huono Yritys's cut.
That's time! Buonarroti Simoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yritys throws a right hand that misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Yritys lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yritys swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yritys's knee momentarily.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buonarroti Simoni goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Buonarroti Simoni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Buonarroti Simoni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yritys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Yritys won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Buonarroti Simoni manages to break the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a head kick. Yritys smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yritys. That did some damage!
Yritys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A low kick from Yritys misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Yritys misses with a right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Yritys 's knee.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buonarroti Simoni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yritys jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yritys chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Yritys misses the shot to the body.
Yritys throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body kick.
Yritys throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Buonarroti Simoni counters by clinching up.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yritys misses with a punch on the inside.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yritys lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice elbow.
Buonarroti Simoni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yritys is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yritys lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buonarroti Simoni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yritys in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yritys takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buonarroti Simoni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buonarroti Simoni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Yritys is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Huono Yritys's cut even more.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buonarroti Simoni scores a nice knee to the body.
Yritys is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
Yritys is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to drag Yritys to the mat but Yritys just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Yritys looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yritys's efforts to push away.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
Yritys is still on wobbly legs! Can Buonarroti Simoni finish him?#T4#
Buonarroti Simoni has Yritys pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yritys manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Buonarroti Simoni obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yritys tries to work over Buonarroti Simoni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni landing knees to the head.
#TD#
Buonarroti Simoni lands a takedown into guard.
Buonarroti Simoni slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.#SUB2#
Yritys has his foot on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buonarroti Simoni works his way back into a safe position though.
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yritys seems to have recovered his senses.
Huono Yritys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buonarroti Simoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yritys on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buonarroti Simoni 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni 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:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Guy misses.
Buonarroti Simoni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni staying out of range there.
Buonarroti Simoni moves away from the strike by Guy.
Guy throws a right and a left that Buonarroti Simoni avoids nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Lil Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy throws a looping overhand right but Buonarroti Simoni ducks down to avoid it.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Buonarroti Simoni's shoulder, as Buonarroti Simoni tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Buonarroti Simoni clinches up with Guy and pushes him back against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Buonarroti Simoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy misses with a looping left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guy tries to bum rush Buonarroti Simoni with a series of wild strikes but Buonarroti Simoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy throws a jab when Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni connects with an inside leg kick.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buonarroti Simoni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guy will feel that in the morning.
Guy throws a jab when Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guy.
Buonarroti Simoni takes one on the button.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Guy lands a nice looking body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy throws a right and a left that Buonarroti Simoni avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buonarroti Simoni, right into the meat.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice kick to the body.
Guy looks to throw the jab but Buonarroti Simoni is out of range. #CL#
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Buonarroti Simoni has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Guy stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Guy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks an uppercut.
Guy misses with some punches.
Buonarroti Simoni wants a takedown.
A short right from Guy.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy pushes Buonarroti Simoni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni blocking some punches.
Guy tries to break free but Buonarroti Simoni pushes him back against the cage.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy gets through Buonarroti Simoni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buonarroti Simoni is working for takedown but Guy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy is trying to maintain a safe position but Buonarroti Simoni gets an underhook and turns Guy into the cage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy misses with some punches.
Buonarroti Simoni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy prevents the takedown attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Buonarroti Simoni's takedown attempt.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buonarroti Simoni backwards.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks an uppercut.
Buonarroti Simoni putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Guy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crunch! Buonarroti Simoni slams his shin into Guy's torso.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guy jabs Buonarroti Simoni right on the nose. Buonarroti Simoni blinks but takes it well.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni moves away from the strike by Guy.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Guy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Buonarroti Simoni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Buonarroti Simoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Guy scores with a hook to the body. Buonarroti Simoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guy misses the jab.
It appears Buonarroti Simoni was looking to counter with a kick there.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to land body kicks.
Guy throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guy cracks Buonarroti Simoni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guy swings for the body but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Buonarroti Simoni - that will leave a mark!
Lil Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Guy misses.
Buonarroti Simoni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buonarroti Simoni. Buonarroti Simoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guy lands with a straight right. Buonarroti Simoni didn't see that one coming.
Buonarroti Simoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guy throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Guy just manages to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a kick to the temple. Guy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buonarroti Simoni wants to slow Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a jab from Guy.
A big left from Guy misses.
Buonarroti Simoni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Buonarroti Simoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Buonarroti Simoni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guy is out of range and Buonarroti Simoni settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Buonarroti Simoni saw that one coming.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buonarroti Simoni can pounce on him.
Guy throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy digs a good hook to Buonarroti Simoni's body.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy lands a nice hook to Buonarroti Simoni's body. Buonarroti Simoni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Buonarroti Simoni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Guy backs away, Buonarroti Simoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Guy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buonarroti Simoni back to the cage. Guy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Buonarroti Simoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a jab.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Guy throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guy's sensitive parts.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buonarroti Simoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buonarroti Simoni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Guy blocks the leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni feints and then cracks Guy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guy down.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily.#T1#
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Guy just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy throws a shot from downtown. Buonarroti Simoni moves away and avoids it.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a jab from Guy.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good low kick that Guy was not able to check.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick aimed at Guy's knee but Guy avoids it well.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buonarroti Simoni moves away.
Buonarroti Simoni jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Guy throws out a loose jab but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy misses with a hook. Buonarroti Simoni ducked under it nicely.
Guy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Buonarroti Simoni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lil Guy has been cut.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Buonarroti Simoni breaks from the clinch.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a head kick. Guy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy misses the jab.
Buonarroti Simoni half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guy looks to land a combination but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters circling a little - Buonarroti Simoni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guy with a jab.
Buonarroti Simoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Lil Guy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Buonarroti Simoni.
Guy throws a jab when Buonarroti Simoni was well out of range.
Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guy.
Guy misses with a hook. Buonarroti Simoni ducked under it nicely.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Guy throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guy scores with a punch to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Buonarroti Simoni only half commits.
Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buonarroti Simoni walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy throws a hook to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head but Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buonarroti Simoni thumps Guy with a low kick.
Guy lands with a nice body punch.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Guy scores with a jab to the body.
Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buonarroti Simoni doesn't seem bothered though.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.
Well Guy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Guy!
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